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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.

02.28.20

Inter-Policy School Summit Keynote: City Resiliency and Climate Change

The Pearson Institute will cosponsor the 4th Annual Inter-Policy School Summit at Harris Public Policy. This year's Summit will focus on City Resiliency and Climate Change, and propose solutions to challenges cities face around the globe such as resettling internally displaced persons due to rising sea levels. The keynote address will feature 

Friday, February 28, 2020

5:00 - 8:30 PM

Keller Center Forum

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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

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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.