Calendar of Events
Results For 2008
Burkle Talk: Professor Deborah Avant on Blackwater
On January 24th Professor Deborah Avant from UC Irvine will discuss her recent paper, "What Does Private Security in Iraq Mean for US Democracy at Home?"
Thursday, January 24, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Burkle Talk: Stanford Law Professor David Victor on Climate Change
Professor of Law at Stanford University, David Victor, will discuss his recent work on Climate Change.
Friday, February 01, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
A Conversation with Wesley K. Clark
Join us for a lunchtime Q & A session with Gen. Wesley K. Clark (ret.), Senior Fellow, UCLA Burkle Center; Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Europe; and 2004 Democratic Presidential Candidate.
Monday, February 11, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Rise of Asia in the 21st Century: Can America Handle the Challenge?
A lecture by the Hon. Kishore Mahbubani, Singapore's Former UN Ambassador & Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture with NYT's Columnist David Brooks
In cooperation with the Pearl Family, we will be hosting David Brooks to discuss issues of global importance.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Burkle Conference: U.S. Foreign Policy Toward Rogue States
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Burkle Forum with Dr. Hans Blix: "Time for a Revival of Disarmament?"
Burkle Forums serve the UCLA community by presenting lectures, moderated discussions, panels, and other events featuring internationally renowned scholars, practitioners, and leaders who share their views on the most important international relations issues confronting the U.S. and the world today.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
12:00 PM
Burkle Talk: Former Ambassador Kurtzer and Scott Lasensky
Join us for a Burkle Talk by the co-authors of "Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace: American Leadership in the Middle East."
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Brodie Distinguished Lecture on the Conditions of Peace by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Zalmay Khalilzad
Established in 1980, the Bernard Brodie Distinguished Lecture on the Conditions of Peace celebrates the memory of Bernard Brodie as an eminent scholar and teacher. This annual lecture series provides a special forum for dignitaries and scholars of politics, strategy, warfare, and peace to present their views to the UCLA community and the public.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Colloquium, US Foreign Policy: Continuity or Rupture?
This event is co-sponsored by the Burkle Center and is part of an Annual Colloquium Series by the Center for Social Theory and Comparative History.
Monday, May 12, 2008
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Harberger Lecture with Regents Professor and Burkle Senior Fellow Dr. Suphamongkhon
The Annual Arnold C. Harberger Distinguished Lecture on Economic Development celebrates Al Harberger as an eminent scholar and teacher. The lectures provide a special forum for outstanding students of international economics and policy to present their thoughts and research on issues like those that Harberger himself has addressed. This year's topic is "Globalization: A Blessing or a Curse? A Thai Experience."
Monday, May 19, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
May 29th - International Careers: Advice on Building Your Career
The Burkle Center presents an opportunity for students to hear leaders in the field of international affairs speak candidly about what they did after graduation and how todays recent graduates can prepare for a career in international affairs.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Anderson Forecast: Globalization and its Effect on the Economy - 9/24
Co-sponsored with the UCLA Anderson School of Business.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
International Justice: A Lecture By Judge Meron & Gen. Clark
Join us for a public lecture and moderated discussion with Judge Theodor Meron of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and General Wesley K. Clark (ret.)
Friday, October 03, 2008
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pursuing Peace: The Role of Mediators & Citizens in Resolving International Conflict
Lecture by Burkle Center Deputy Director Anna Spain for the UCLA Extension Beyond the Headlines Speaking Series.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
UCLA International Institute Open House
in association with the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars & the Office of International Education
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
IGCC Grant Information Session
Thursday, October 16, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Burkle Talk on Peacebuilding in Iraq with A. Heather Coyne, U.S. Institute of Peace
Thursday, October 23, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Burkle Talk with Stanford Professor, Stephen Krasner
Monday, October 27, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
10/30: Burkle Talk with Matthew Yglesias, Senior Editor at the Center for American Progress, on "National Security and the 2008 Elections"
Thursday, October 30, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
International Human Rights and Sudan
Join us for a special lunchtime talk about the situation in Sudan and the role of contemporary international justice with two UN officials.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Burkle Talk with George Washington University Professor James Goldgeier
Friday, November 14, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
International Opportunities Fair
Learn about opportunities for international studies, careers, and fellowships in celebration of International Education Week
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
International Career Panel
The Burkle Center sponsors international career panels to provide insight about various professions and guidance on how recent graduates can prepare for an international career.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Burkle Forum with Former Pres. of Peru Alejandro Toledo: "Global Financial Crisis & the Fight Against Poverty"
Co-sponsored by the Latin American Institute and the Burkle Center, this lecture is part of the Burkle Forum series to serve the UCLA community by presenting lectures, moderated discussions, panels, and other events featuring internationally renowned scholars, practitioners, and leaders who share their views on the most important international relations issues confronting the U.S. and the world today.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
