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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. 

Walker Institute

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

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4/17/2026-4/18/2026

The USC Migration Lab is co-sponsoring the 2026 SEISA conference in Charlotte, NC. Submissions are due by January 30th.

Keynote Flyer

2/18/2026

Making Sense of Immigration Enforcement in 2026

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2/12/2026

2026 Lunar New Year Celebration

Dr. Magdalena Stawkowski Book Talk

2/12/2026

Dr. Magdalena Stawkowski Book Talk - Atomic Collective: Radioactive Life in Kazakhstan

The Brazilian Choro

2/5/2026

The Brazilian Choro: History, Development and Revival of a Brazilian Popular Music

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1/28/2026

"Geopolitics and Markets: Investing in an Uncertain World"  

 

 

 

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