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Bring It to the Table

Nov 3, 2016, 6:30-8:30 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium
Join us for an evening screening of the documentary, Bring It to the Table, a project aimed at breaking down partisanship and opening up lines of communication across political divides. 
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Film Screening - The Diplomat

Jan 25, 2016, 7:00 pm EST
Michigan Theater
The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Michigan Theater present The Diplomat with a special introduction by former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher R. Hill. The Diplomat tells the remarkable story of the life and legacy of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, whose singular career spans fifty years of American foreign policy from Vietnam to Afghanistan. Told through the perspective of his eldest son David, the documentary takes you behind the scenes of high stakes diplomacy where peace is waged and wars are ended.
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Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Lecture Series, Policy Talks @ the Ford School

Counterterrorism in 2020: Future prospects and challenges

Oct 3, 2018, 4:00-5:20 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium (1120)
Towsley Policymaker in Residence Javed Ali will moderate a panel discussion with three leading counterterrorism experts--Peter Bergen, Barbara McQuade, and Chris Costa.

Are we there yet?: The promise, perils & politics of prison reform

Apr 13, 2016, 4:00 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium
Dr. Gottschalk is a professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in American criminal justice politics. In her presentation, she will examine why the carceral state, with its growing number of outcasts, remains so tenacious in the United States.

Community Conversation - restoring public trust in state government

Mar 30, 2016, 4:00-5:30 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium (1120)
Join us for a Community Conversation about Restoring Public Trust in Michigan's State Government. Topics will include state government services, management of the public purse, and oversight of Michigan's political system.  We invite you to share thoughts, insights, and ideas! 
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Critical Race Theory Discussion Series

Big Data, Incivility, and Social Media

Nov 2, 2018, 11:45 am-1:00 pm EDT
Betty Ford Classroom (1110 Weill Hall)
The Critical Race Theory (CRT) Discussion Series is co-sponsored by the Ford School and the University of Michigan Law School. Graduate and professional students are invited to join us for our third session, "Big Data, Incivility, and Social Media." Lunch will be provided.
Critical Race Theory Discussion Series

Activism and Sports

Oct 5, 2018, 11:45 am-1:00 pm EDT
Betty Ford Classroom (1110 Weill Hall)
The Critical Race Theory (CRT) Discussion Series is co-sponsored by the Ford School and the University of Michigan Law School. Graduate and professional students are invited to join us for our second session, "Activism and Sports." Lunch will be provided.
Critical Race Theory Discussion Series

A Primer: Critical Race Theory and Public Policy

Sep 14, 2018, 11:45 am-1:00 pm EDT
Betty Ford Classroom (1110 Weill Hall)
The Critical Race Theory (CRT) Discussion Series is co-sponsored by the Ford School and the University of Michigan Law School. Graduate and professional students are invited to join us for our first session, "A primer: Critical Race Theory and Public Policy." Lunch will be provided.

Greater Chicagoland Alumni & Student Reception

May 20, 2015, 5:30-7:30 pm EDT
BlackFinn Ameripub - River North
Network, socialize, and connect with students, alumni, and friends in Chicago from both the Ford School and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. 
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Ford School Reunion

Oct 4-5, 2019, 12:00-6:00 pm EDT
Joan and Sanford Weill Hall
We'll be celebrating this fall! Save the date and join us for the Ford School Reunion!
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Ford School

A Lunchtime Conversation about "White Fragility"

Mar 9, 2020, 12:00-1:00 pm EDT
1100 Weill Hall (Betty Ford Classroom)
Please join us for a lunchtime conversation with Professor Alford Young about Robin DiAngelo's book, "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism." 
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Master's Student Welcome Week

Aug 26, 2019, 11:30 am-7:00 pm EDT
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Great Hall
Open to incoming Ford School graduate students and invited guests
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