Thad DunningRobson Professor in Political ScienceUniversity of California, Berkeley A vast literature highlights the political, social, and economic consequences of slavery. Yet previous research — particularly in political science and particularly in work on Latin America — appears to have missed important channels through which the regulation of slavery contributed crucially to state-building. In this research in progress, Dunning argues that the regulation of slavery in imperial Brazil contributed to the construction of a bureaucracy that was autonomous in many ways of slaveholder interests and propose the hypothesis that this was driven by imperatives of political survival. He then empirically examine two main vehicles through which an autonomous state was built: responses to lawsuits for freedom brought on behalf of enslaved persons and appeals for protection in the carceral system. The argument and supporting evidence may contribute new comparative insights to the understanding of state-building in the Americas.Thad Dunning is the Robson Professor of Political Science at UC Berkeley and director of the Center on the Politics of Development. His research centers on comparative politics, political economy, and quantitative methods, with a regional focus on Latin America, Africa, and India. For more information, visit the event page. Sponsored by the Kellogg Institute at the Keough School of Global Affairs.

David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, will deliver a lecture in the auditorium of the Hesburgh Center for International Studies. The international aid system is facing unprecedented pressures. Rising global risks, shifting geopolitical dynamics and reduced funding have left aid efforts increasingly stretched, particularly in the world’s most fragile and conflict-affected regions. Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former UK Foreign Secretary, will explore these challenges and the need for a focused reform agenda. He will examine how aid can concentrate on the areas of greatest need, foster efficiency and innovation and continue its essential mission of combating extreme poverty and alleviating human suffering even in the face of tighter budgets. This event is in partnership with the Keough School’s Pulte Institute for Global Development. About the Series This event is part of the Dean's Forum on Global Affairs, designed to bring world leaders into conversation with Notre Dame students, faculty and the broader community around current challenges shaping global affairs. Originally published at keough.nd.edu.

Join the Notre Dame Law School Special Education Law Clinic for an informational workshop designed for parents of children with disabilities (ages 3–22), local disability rights groups, and anyone interested in special education law. Participants will:Learn about the clinic’s services and how it supports families in the local communityUnderstand Article 7’s Procedural Safeguards, including parents’ rights under the law and how to exercise themGain practical tools and knowledge to advocate for children’s educational needsPresenters:Advanced Clinic Students from Notre Dame Law School, under the supervision of:Professor Christina Jones, Associate Clinical Professor of Law and Director, Special Education Law ClinicDr. Veronica (Ronnie) Webb, JD, OTD, OTR/L, Clinical Legal Fellow and Term Teaching Assistant ProfessorRSVP by October 13 Originally published at law.nd.edu.

Do you have old bank statements, checks, or other personal documents? The University Archives and the University’s shred provider, Shred-it, are offering a free, secure, and confidential document shredding event for Notre Dame faculty, staff, students, and retirees. A Shred-it truck will be parked in the Mason Support Center parking lot, located off St. Joseph Drive behind the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union.The truck accepts paper only — remove any binders, binder clips, etc. before the event (staples and paper clips are acceptable). Please limit your shred material to no more than five file-size boxes. Remain with your material until it is in the shred truck as Notre Dame cannot be responsible for papers left unattended. Also, feel free to leave your empty boxes after you’re finished shredding your material, we will recycle any empty boxes after the event.This event will be held rain or shine. Click here to download the event poster. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Joswick, archivist for records management, at sjoswick@nd.edu.Open to: undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, postdocs, and ND retirees

So much art, so little time! Join in for this 15-minute lunchtime program, where a member of the museum's education staff will lead a brief, interactive exploration of a single work of art in the permanent collection. Not all works on view take center stage, so join us for this opportunity to take a deep dive into a piece that you might not have noticed on a previous stroll through the galleries. Gain new perspectives on an old favorite, or engage with something completely new! After our time in the galleries, participants can explore other works in the Museum or enjoy a 10 percent discount at Ivan’s Cafe. Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu.

In the Papal Bull for the Jubilee Year of Hope, Spes non Confundit, Pope Francis urged Christian believers to unite in opposition to the death penalty, which is “a provision at odds with the Christian faith and one that eliminates all hope of forgiveness and rehabilitation” (SC, 10). This fall’s "Conversations That Matter" series explores the state of the death penalty in the United States, in light of the Church's teaching on the intrinsic dignity of human life, and highlights stories of hope, restoration, and reconciliation from death row. Featured PanelistsHerman Lindsey, Witness to InnocenceEmmjolee Mendoza Waters, Catholic Mobilizing Network The Most Reverend William A. Wack, C.S.C., Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Learn more and register for this webinar.  Originally published at mcgrath.nd.edu.