The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan will host its
"Great Decisions 2023" speaker series from February 6-March
27 on the Grand Rapids Community College campus.
Because Grand Valley is a World Affairs Council member, GVSU
students, faculty and staff members can attend these events at no
cost. The schedule is below; information
about the speakers and other details are online.
All programs will run from 6-7:15 p.m. at the Wisner-Botrall Applied
Technology Center auditorium, 151 Fountain St. NE. Free parking is
available in parking lot A on Ransom Avenue.
February 6: "Reckoning on War Crimes," by Deborah Amos
of NPR
February 13: "What's Ahead for China and the U.S.," by
Mary Gallagher from the University of Michigan
February 20: "Preventing Global Famine," by Brittany
Cook from the University of Kentucky
February 27: "Iran at a Crossroads," by Suzanne
DiMaggio, director of the Iran Project for the Carnegie Endowment
for International Peace
March 6: "Latin American Politics: A Shift to the Left?"
by P. Michael McKinley, retired ambassador to Brazil, Peru and Colombia
March 13: "Energy Politics: New Power?" by Wiebe Boer,
president of Calvin University and former executive for Shell All-On
March 20: "Climate Migration and the Nomad Century," by
Gaia Vince, U.K. journalist
March 27: "Sanctions: Costs and Effects," by David
Cortright, Kroc Institute for International Peace, Notre Dame
Opportunities to participate in Juneteenth, Pride Month and the Black Boys and Men Symposium strengthen our commitment to an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere through our active efforts to create a sense of belonging.