Faculty experts at the University of Colorado at Boulder will address worldwide issues in a symposium titled "U.S. Interests and Values in the Era of Globalization," on Aug. 26, 7 p.m., in Chemistry 140.
According to Carol Lynch, associate vice chancellor for research and dean of the graduate school, the symposium's topics are timely and important.
"In the era of globalization in which we live, traditional national interests and values must be critically examined and re-examined," Lynch said. "What is our place in this new world that we all face where globalization effects virtually every aspect of our lives? How do we define our interests, and what does it mean to be exporting our values?
"Given recent events in the Balkans, I cannot imagine a more timely symposium to bring together experts to deal with these pressing concerns," said Lynch. "The topic also will showcase our faculty, and the long tradition of scholarly interest in international affairs on our campus."
Scheduled presenters for the symposium include:
* Robert Schulzinger, history professor and director of the International Affairs Program, serving as moderator. Shulzinger has authored eight books on the history of U.S. foreign relations and recent U.S. politics, and also is president-elect of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations.
* Steve Chan, professor and acting chair of the political science department, on "Questioning Globalization." Chan teaches classes on international relations. His research mainly addresses issues of political economy, foreign policy and East Asia. He has published 11 books and numerous articles and is currently the treasurer of the International Studies Association.
* John O'Loughlin, geography professor and director of the graduate training program in "Globalization and Democracy" in the Institute of Behavioral Science, on "Democratization." O'Loughlin's research interests are in the political transition in Ukraine and 91制片厂, including the development of a civic society and ethno-regional loyalties, the diffusion of democracy and the political geography of Nazi Germany. O'Loughlin also is the editor of Political Geography, teaches several courses and is on the advisory committee of the International Affairs undergraduate program.
* Emily Calhoun, law professor, on "Rule of Law and Human Rights." Calhoun writes and teaches about civil rights law. She has practiced with the ACLU in Georgia and is active in human rights issues.
* Captain Steve White, Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps, on "Projecting National Power." White, an aerospace engineer and a former missile crew commander, teaches senior level AFROTC courses and also directs the cadet training program.
The symposium is sponsored by the Graduate School, which also oversees the operation of the Boulder campus research enterprise including the scholarship and creative work of faculty and students, the studies and operations of seven research institutes and numerous centers, and the administration of campus research support units.
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