Collapse

Events

Past Events

Each year The Pearson Institute hosts a variety of lectures, workshops and seminars. Unless noted otherwise, all events are held on the University of Chicago campus.

06.02.22

Why We Fight: A Conversation with Christopher Blattman

Join United States Institute of Peace June 2 for a discussion with Pearson Professor Chris Blattman on his book, “Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace.” Blattman will look at what keeps rivals from compromise and what remedies shift incentives away from violence and get parties back to dealmaking.

June 2

11:00 am EDT

RSVP

05.17.22

The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Lecture

The fifth annual Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Lecture will feature Ernesto Zedillo, Former President of Mexico (1994-2000).

May 17, 2022
12:30-1:30 PM CDT
University of Chicago International House
or Virtual 

RSVP

05.16.22

Moving On From Conflict Workshop

On May 16, The Pearson Institute and The Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice at Queen’s University Belfast will host a workshop entitled Moving On From Conflict.

Reflecting on the role of lawyers in conflict and transition, as well as the impact of music and storytelling in conflict and post-conflict communities, this workshop will focus on how societies move forward once conflict has been resolved.

May 16, 2022

Chicago, IL

Agenda

RSVP

Collapse

James Robinson in Ukraine

Institute Director James Robinson presents themes from his internationally bestselling book, Why Nations Fail, at an event in Ukraine.