Events Archive

 

Does the Maghreb Matter? Building Peace Through Economic Development

04/10/2013

The Ford Institute for Human Security will co-sponsor a panel discussion at 6:00 p.m. Wed., April 10 at the Bricolage (937 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh) featuring panelists Dr. Timothy Docking, Dr. J. Peter Pham, and Dr. Louis A. Picard. Read more.

Ford Institute to Host Ambassador Princeton Lyman

02/27/2013

The Ford Institute for Human Security will host guest lecturer Ambassador Princeton Lyman at 1:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 27 in Posvar Hall, room 3431. Ambassador Princeton Lyman, who is currently the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, will speak about the challenges that lie ahead for Sudan and South Sudan. Read more.

Ford Institute for Human Security - Open House

01/23/2013

The Ford Institute for Human Security will host an open house from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m., Wed., Jan. 23 in room 3911 Posvar Hall. Meet the director, staff, and students while exploring research and publishing opportunities including: Read more.

The Power of Theater

11/28/2012

The Ford Institute for Human Security will host Jill Wadsworth, director of the Boal Workshop, at 1:30 p.m., Wed. Nov. 28 in Posvar Hall, room 3911. Read more.

Ford Institute Director's Award 2012

11/14/2012

The Ford Institute for Human Security will present the first annual Director’s Award, established by Dr. Louis A. Picard, to two local non-profit organizations at 1:30 p.m., Wed. Nov. 14 in Posvar Hall, room 3911. Read more.

Human Security Conflicts Abroad and Their Impact on American Communities: Refugee Resettlement

11/07/2012

The Ford Institute for Human Security will host guest lecturer Nebraska State Legislature Senator Bill Avery, at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, Posvar Hall, room 3911. Read more.

Ford Institute Presents Gregory Alex

9/19/2012

Join the Ford Institute at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 19 when Gregory Alex from the United Nations Stabilization Misson presents: "In times of crisis, how do you handle those who stand in the way of humanitarian aid?”  Read more.

“From Tikrit to Tripoli: Why Contractors Matter in International Peace Operations”

04/04/2012

Doug Brooks, President and Founder of the International Stability Operations Association, will present “From Tikrit to Tripoli: Why Contractors Matter in International Peace Operations” at 12:30 pm, Wed., April 4 in Posvar Hall, room 3911. Read more.

Katz Lecture to Feature Former USAID Director Andrew Natsios

03/15/2012

The Ford Institute for Human Security will welcome former director of USAID Andrew Natsios at 4 p.m., Thurs., March 15, 2012. Read more.

Film Series: Sand and Sorrow

02/16/2012

“Sand and Sorrow” examines the international community’s “legacy of failure” to respond to crimes against humanity. Read more.

Pittsburgh Darfur Emergency Coalition Panel Discussion

02/13/2012

The Ford Institute for Human Security will host a panel discussion at 5 p.m., Wed., Mon. Feb. 13 at the Carnegie Library in Squirrel Hill.  Read more.

Women, Power and Peacemaking in Africa

02/10/2012

Dr. Aili Mari Tripp, Professor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, will present “Women, Power and Peacemaking in Africa” at 12:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Read more.

Why South Sudan Succeeded, Darfur Failed & the Implications of the Arab Spring

02/08/2012

The Ford Institute for Human Security presents Visiting Fellow John Prendergast at 12:30 p.m., Wed. Feb. 8 in Posvar Hall, room 3911. Read more.

“Health, Humanitarian Aid and Conflict”

01/30/2012

Dr. Taylor B. Seybolt, GSPIA assistant professsor, will present “Health, Humanitarian Aid and Conflict” as part of the "Global Health and Underserved Populations Series" at 12:00 p.m. on Mon. Jan. 30 at Scaife Hall, lecture room 1. The lecture is sponsored by Pitt's Graduate School of Public Health.   Read more.

Education, Employment, and Protest Participation in the Arab World

01/25/2012

The Ford Institute for Human Security will host guest lecturer Dr. Najeeb Shafiq at 12:15 p.m., Wed., Jan. 25 in Posvar Hall, room 3911.

Human Security and Indigenous Peoples: Lessons from Southern Africa

01/18/2012

The Ford Institute for Human Security will host guest lecturer, Professor Dr. Robert Hitchcock, department chair of the Department of Anthropology at Michigan State University at 2 pm, Wed. Jan. 18 in Posvar Hall, room 3431.  Read more.

Film Screening: “The Boy Mir”

11/15/2011

The Ford Institute for Human Security announces the film screening of “The Boy Mir” produced by documentary British filmmaker Phil Grabsky at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Posvar Hall, room 3431. Read more.

The Unraveling: Pakistan in the Age of Jihad

11/10/2011

Former Senior Political Analyst John R. Schmidt and author of: The Unraveling: Pakistan in the Age of Jihad will present at 4:00 p.m., Thurs., Nov.10 in Posvar Hall, room 3431. Read more.

Peace Corps 50th Anniversary

10/05/2011

The Ford Institute for Human Security will hold a lecture in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps at 1:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 5 in room 3911, W. Posvar Hall. The lecture will be presented by GSPIA Associate Dean William Dunn followed by a panel discussion.

Championing the Rights of Girls

09/21/2011

The Ford Institute will host the Founder of the "Girl Child Network" Betty Makoni at 12:30 pm Wed., Sept. 21 in W. Posvar Hall, room 3911.

    

 

  

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