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- Apr 2312:30 PMLecture — "Democracy Erodes from the Top: Leaders, Citizens, and the Challenge of Populism in Europe"Larry BartelsProfessor of Political ScienceCo-Director, Center for the Study of Democratic InstitutionsMay Werthan Shayne Chair of Public Policy and Social ScienceVanderbilt University A seeming explosion of support for right-wing populist parties has triggered fears for the future of democracy in Europe. Bartels argues that the “populist wave” is much overblown, and that the most important threats to democracy come from political leaders, not from voters. Presented by the Kellogg Institute's Democratization Research Cluster with co-sponsorship by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies.Larry M. Bartels holds the May Werthan Shayne Chair of Public Policy and Social Science at Vanderbilt University. His scholarship and teaching focus on public opinion, electoral politics, public policy, and political representation. His latest book is Democracy Erodes from the Top: Leaders, Citizens, and the Challenge of Populism in Europe (Princeton University Press, 2023). He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and of the American Academy of Political and Social Science and a member of the National Academy of Sciences and of the American Philosophical Society. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley.
- Apr 2312:30 PMPanel Discussion — "Combating Human Trafficking: Current Challenges and Concrete Solutions"Register to attend via Zoom Join the Kroc Institute for a conversation about the ongoing fight to combat human trafficking. Panelists will discuss emerging migration developments from international and U.S. perspectives and address current issues, challenges and promising solutions in the aftermath of COVID-19. Lunch will be provided. Panelists: Erin B. Corcoran, executive director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, and associate teaching professor, Keough School of Global Affairs Cory Smith, adjunct professor, Keough School of Global Affairs, and former vice president of policy, advocacy and communications, Kids in Need of Defense Micaela (Mica) Cayton Garrido (M.A. '06), alumni visiting research fellow, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and part-time professor with DePaul University’s Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies program Register to attend via Zoom Originally published at kroc.nd.edu.
- Apr 232:00 PMMasterclass — “Bodhisattva of Democracy: Yogācāra Social Philosophy in Modern China”Join the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study for a masterclass led by Jessica Zu, assistant professor of religion at University of Southern California. Her masterclass is titled, “Bodhisattva of Democracy: Yogācāra Social Philosophy in Modern China.” The Masterclass Series showcases NDIAS Fellows and the “can’t miss” ideas that fuel their research. All sessions are held in 246 Hesburgh Library from 2 to 4 p.m. If you’d like to attend, RSVP here. The full Masterclass schedule can be viewed here.Originally published at ndias.nd.edu.
- Apr 2411:00 AMSpring Free Employee Shred EventThe University Archives and the University’s shred provider, Shred-it, are offering a free and secure personal document shredding event for the Notre Dame community.Paper only — staples and paper clips are acceptable. Limit 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 documents left unattended. Originally published at alresources.nd.edu.