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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.

03.28.23

The Syrian Crisis and the Healthcare Implications

Join us to hear from Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh, former president of Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), founding member of SAMS oncology center and SAMS children hearing and speech rehabilitation project. Both programs are implemented in Northwest Syria, and Dr. Hamadeh is a leader of multiple medical missions to Lebanon and Syria, and an active participant in SAMS advocacy work. Hamadeh will speak about the healthcare system in Syria and the surrounding region, as well as their advocacy work. 

Tuesday, March 28
5:30 PM CDT
Keller Center

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03.07.23

Postcolonial Urban Aspirations and Colonial Futures

You're invited to hear from The Pearson Institute's special guest, Somdeep Sen, who will discuss Postcolonial Urban Aspirations and Colonial Futures.

Urban development is embossed with colonial legacies – especially with regard to the understandings of “progress” and “modernity” that inform urban development policy and practice. Sen, professor in international development studies, will discuss the smart city projects that have been implemented in Mumbai, India, in relation to the colonial matrix of power.

Tuesday, March 7
5:30 PM CST

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03.03.23

Stabilizing and Reforming Argentina Under the Shadow of Populism

You're invited to the Pearson Speaker Series featuring Professor Sebastian Galiani, who will discuss the challenges in stabilizing Argentina's economy.

Friday, March 3
12:15 PM CST

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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.