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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.

02.26.20

Peacebuilding Evidence and Advocacy: The Global Fragility Act

The Pearson Institute's February Lunch and Learn will feature Liz Hume, Vice President at the Alliance for Peacebuilding to discuss the Global Fragility Act. 

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

12:45 - 1:45 PM

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02.21.20

Keynote: The Narrow Corridor

Institute Director James Robinson will give the faculty keynote lecture at Harris Public Policy's Admitted Student Day. Professor Robinson will present themes from his bestselling book The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty, coauthored with his Why Nations Fail coauthor Daron Acemoglu. This event is open to Harris Public Policy admitted students.

Friday, February 21, 2020

3:00 - 4:45 PM

Keller Center Forum

02.21.20

Alumni Perspectives on International Policy and Development at Harris

Hear from Pearson Fellow alumni Marissa Block (MPP '19), Sarah Boyle (MPP '18), Elaine Li (MPP '19), Lauren Lochocki (MPP '19), and Anessa Patwary (MPP '19) on why they chose Harris, their time in the MPP program, and how it has shaped their early career paths.

Friday, February 21, 2020

12:30 - 1:15 PM

Keller Center Room 2112

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James Robinson in Ukraine

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