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Chicago Mayor Discusses Improvements in Economy, Education
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago and former White House Chief of Staff, spoke at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum on Friday afternoon, talking at length about his successes as mayor and emphasizing reforms he has implemented to the city’s schools since taking office.
OCS Hosts Government Career Fair
Students gathered in the Graduate School of Education’s Gutman Conference Center on Friday for a fair on careers in federal, state, and local government—an event which would have been scaled down had the government shutdown not ended Thursday.
US-Israeli Relations
Speakers from Israel and the United States discussed the current state of Isreali-US relations at the IOP Forum, Thursday. The talk was moderated by Meghan O’Sullivan, a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School.
The Senior Fellow
David H. Petraeus speaks before a packed audience at the Institute of Politics in April 2009. Petraeus will return to Harvard as a non-resident senior fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, according to an HKS spokesperson.
American and Israeli Panelists Align Perspectives on Middle Eastern Tensions
In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, panelists at the JFK Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics Wednesday evening said that the American and Israeli governments remain aligned in their international policies.
Harvard Today: Oct. 16, 2013
How exactly can HUDS promise us “roasted whole chickens?” The answer to that, and more of your pressing questions, unfolds today.
Harvard Today: Oct. 15, 2013
Eid Mubarak to all students celebrating Eid Al-Adha on this refreshing fall day.
President of European Central Bank Envisions the Future of Europe
Mario Draghi’s lecture at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum came the evening after Germany rejected a proposal from the EU that would have temporarily allowed the European Commission to aid struggling banks in Europe.
Mario Draghi at the IOP
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, gave a public address at the Institute of Politics about the issues that the European Union faces after the severe sovereign-debt crisis that has affected its members.
Journalists Discuss Quinn's Mayoral Loss
The New York Times journalists behind the documentary “Hers to Lose: Inside Christine Quinn’s Bid for Mayor” joined the campaign strategists featured in the film to discuss the making of the documentary at the Institute of Politics Tuesday night.
Harvard Today: Oct. 8, 2013
It's Tuesday, which means it's not Monday but it's also not Friday yet. Hang in there—it's almost hump day! Here's what going on at Harvard today.
Inequality and Democracy
Tom Ashbrook (far right), host of NPR’s On Point, is holding a discussion at the JFK Jr. Forum to discuss the effects a nation’s economic inequality can have on its democracy. The talk was broadcasted over the radio.
IOP Panelists Fault Partisan Politics, Tea Party Influence for Government Shutdown
A panel of experts gathered at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum Wednesday evening to discuss the government shutdown that sidelined the Institute of Politics’ previously designated speaker of the night.
Harvard Today: Oct. 2, 2013
If you’ve got tickets to the star-studded Du Bois ceremony, go to that! If not, go take a nap on the grass in the Yard or something!
Weekly Roundup: Kenya, Jesus, and Coffee
Topics discussed include the Kenyan Mall Shooting, an IOP discussion on the crisis in Syria, a visitation from the Prime Minister of Norway, a new restaurant called the Beat Hotel, a talk by Reza Aslan, and the status of the Dunkin' Donuts on Mass. Ave.
Stoltenberg
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg speaks about avoiding the curse that often comes with plentiful oil resources. Stoltenberg spoke at the Institute of Politics on Wednesday night.
Colombian President Speaks
President Juan Manuel Santos delivers an address about Colombia’s successes at the JFK Jr. Forum.
Colombian President Summarizes Policy Priorities, Successes
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos outlined his administration’s policy priorities during a public address at the JFK. Forum Wednesday.
Norwegian Prime Minister Outlines Economic Strategy at IOP
Current Prime Minister of Norway Jens Stoltenberg laid out his strategy for immunizing his country against the “Dutch disease” at the JFK Forum Wednesday night.