November 2009 > Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
12:15 - 1:15PM; UCLA Law School Room 1430

Burkle Forum with Esther Brimmer, US Assistant Secretary for International Organizations: "A Perspective on US Diplomatic Strategy
Join us for a lecture followed by Q&A with one of the top diplomats of the Obama Administration, Esther Brimmer, United States Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations. RSVP to this event here.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
12-1pm, UCLA Law School Rm. 1327

Jack Healy, former Director of Amnesty International - US: "Burma and a Lifetime of Human Rights Advocacy"
Lecture featuring renowned human rights activist Jack Healy on his recent human rights efforts in Myanmar, followed by discussion with members of the UCLA community. General admission is on a space available basis. This event is open to the public. RSVP to this event here.

Friday, November 6, 2009
8am-6:30pm, UCLA Faculty Center

1989 Symposium: "Assessing the Collapse of Communism Twenty Years Later"
1989 was a momentous year in the history of Europe and the world. The collapse of communist rule in Eastern Europe set the stage for unprecedented post-socialist “transitions” in the region and for post-Cold War geo-political changes as well. In recognition of the extraordinary events symbolized by the fall of the Berlin Wall twenty years ago, this symposium aims to reflect thoughtfully upon the important political, economic and socio-cultural impacts that have ensued. General admission is on a space available basis. This event is open to the public. RSVP to this event here.

Monday, November 9, 2009
12-1pm, UCLA Anderson School of Management, Collins Center A-202

Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group: "Global Political Risk: Managing Through Economic Castastrophe"
Join us for a lunchtime lecture by Ian Bremmer followed by discussion with members of the UCLA community. General admission is on a space available basis. This event is open to the public. RSVP to this event here.

November 16-20, 2009
Over 20 events at multiple locations on campus all week

International Education Week - In collaboration with the US Department of State and the Department of Education, the UCLA community presents a week of events and fairs aimed at preparing and informing students about the benefits of global exchange opportunities. The highlgiht event is an Opportunities Fair on November 17th in the Kerckhoff State Rooms. Burkle Interns will available then to answer questions about upcoming Burkle activities. Learn more this and other events here or go to www.international.ucla.edu/educationweek.