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Walker Institute of International and Area Studies

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Events

To further the engagement of global topics outside of the classroom, the Walker Institute hosts many events for the USC and Columbia communities to enjoy. 

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Every semester, the Walker Institute hosts events to further engage students with their degree programs and introduce them to real-world applications while connecting them with the community

Palmetto Forum

The Palmetto Forum is a world affairs luncheon seminar designed to stimulate discussion of international issues within Columbia's professional community.

Area Studies Events

Each semester, our institute hosts events to further explore each of our six world regions with the USC community. 

Conferences and Symposiums

The Institute sponsors occasional conferences to bring attention to international events and global issues.

 

Upcoming Events

African Studies

4/23/2025: African Studies 

Gathering Storm: Forest Warriors, Spirits and the Hazards of Localized Conservation Efforts in Malawi

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4/16/2025: Palmetto Forum

"The Economic Impact of Tariffs (Actual or Possible) on South Carolina"

Asian Studies

4/3/2025: Asian Studies

"China and the Rise of Global Humanitarianism: A Bottom-Up Approach to Global History"

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4/4/2025: Asian Studies

"The Adoption Plan: China and the Remaking of Global Humanitarianism"

 

 

 

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