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Social Science and Public Policy Events

March 19, 2024

International Law and the Violence in Israel/Palestine

March 19, 2024 at 12:00pm1:30pm

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The panelists will consider the application, requirements, potential and limits of international law in the context of the current conflict.

Sociology Department Colloquium: Dan Hirschman

March 19, 2024 at 3:30pm5:00pm

Eggers Hall, 060

Cornell University Associate Professor Dan Hirschman will present, "The Stylized Facts of Inequality."

portraits of Eric Kingson, Dan Sieburg and José Miguel Hernández Hurtado

Social Justice Awards – Sankofa: Honoring the Past and Embracing the Future

March 19, 2024 at 6:30pm8:00pm EDT

White Hall, 200

In commemoration of National Social Work Month in March, the School of Social Work in Falk College will present its annual Dan and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Awards program to honor José…

March 20, 2024

Conversations in Conflict Studies: Couture Logistics – Alternative Supply Chains of Last Resort

March 20, 2024 at 12:30pm1:30pm

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Conversations in Conflict Studies presents: Couture Logistics: Alternative Supply Chains of Last Resort with Maggie Jack and Robert Soden

Women Interpreting Islamic Law

March 20, 2024 at 12:45pm2:05pm

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The 20th century in particular has seen various legal and educational barriers for women who seek to acquire Islamic religious authority on par with men.

March 21, 2024

Russian Culture and Conversation Table

March 21, 2024 at 4:00pm5:00pm

Eggers Hall, 341

Please join us for a great opportunity to practice your Russian conversation skills and learn about Russian culture. All are welcome to attend, from beginners to native speakers.

Participation of Women in the Upcoming 2024 Mexican Election

March 21, 2024 at 5:00pm6:30pm EDT

Maxwell Hall, Strasser Legacy Room

The main objective of this event is to promote awareness and dialogue about women’s participation in the 2024 Mexican election. The focus will specifically be on the role of women in the…

Film Screening: ‘Scream For Me Sarajevo’

March 21, 2024 at 5:30pm8:30pm

Eggers Hall, The Global Collaboratory

A screening of "Scream For Me Sarajevo" and discussion with Amir Husak, associate professor of media studies at The New School for Social Research.

March 22, 2024

Syracuse-Chicago Webinar Series on Property Tax Administration and Design: Kyle Kopplin

March 22, 2024 at 11:00am12:15pm

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Kyle Kopplin (Black Hills State University) will present “County Property Tax Capitalization in U.S. Cities." Discussion will follow with John Yinger (Syracuse University).

Lender Fellows Symposium

March 22, 2024 at 11:30am1:30pm EDT

Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center

A presentation of collaborative research by Syracuse University students focused on the social justice implications of artificial intelligence.

Salary Negotiation Workshop

March 22, 2024 at 12:00pm3:00pm

Maxwell Hall, 204

Please consider joining the Conflict Management Center for our workshop on salary negotiation (with a focus on women) led by Professor Catherine Gerard.

Student Meet and Greet With Pratap Bhanu Mehta

March 22, 2024 at 2:00pm3:00pm

Eggers Hall, 341

Prior to his talk, students—both undergraduate and graduate—are invited to informally meet with Professor Mehta over coffee to discuss politics and India.

March 26, 2024

Caste Sensorium of Campuses: Embodied Experiences Searching for Words

March 26, 2024 at 3:30pm5:00pm

Eggers Hall, 341

Explore the critical insights into how elite Indian educational institutions perpetuate deep-rooted caste discrimination against Dalitbahujan students, underscoring the need for systemic change.

Nationalism, Authoritarianism and War: Are We Progressing Into the Past?

March 26, 2024 at 3:30pm5:00pm

Eggers Hall, 220

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Center for European Studies are proud to host H.E. Bjørn Berge, deputy secretary general of the Council of Europe, for a lecture.

March 27, 2024

Conversations in Conflict Studies Presents Selina Gallo-Cruz

March 27, 2024 at 12:30pm1:30pm

Eggers Hall, 151

Selina Gallo-Cruz, associate professor of sociology, will present "From Rape to Ecocide, Feminists Respond to Nonviolence."

Empowering Women in Public Service: Overcoming Challenges in Latin America

March 27, 2024 at 1:30pm3:00pm

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This will be a unique opportunity to engage with experts who promote gender equality and women's empowerment in Latin America and the Caribbean.

March 28, 2024

Paul Volcker Lecture in Behavioral Economics

March 28, 2024 at 4:00pm5:30pm

Eggers Hall, Strasser Legacy Room, 220 Eggers Hall

Sendhil Mullainathan (Chicago Booth) will present the ninth annual Paul Volcker Lecture in Behavioral Economics.

March 29, 2024

Syracuse-Chicago Webinar Series on Property Tax Administration and Design: Serena Xiao

March 29, 2024 at 11:00am12:15pm

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Serena Xiao (Texas Tech University) will present “Real Estate Investors and Property Taxation." Discussion will follow with Daniel McMillen (University of Illinois Chicago).

Syracuse-Chicago Webinar Series on Property Tax Administration and Design: Serena Xiao

March 29, 2024 at 11:00am12:15pm

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Serena Xiao (Texas Tech University) will present “Real Estate Investors and Property Taxation." Discussion will follow with Daniel McMillen (University of Illinois Chicago).

Statistical Misreporting: The View from (Very) High Above

March 29, 2024 at 1:00pm2:30pm

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Discover how a groundbreaking method using nighttime luminosity exposed the extent of statistical deception in Vietnam and China, unveiling its profound impact on authoritarian governance.