2017 CWA procession across UMC

CWA: The great mind meld of 2017

April 7, 2017

Smart conversation about the stimulating, complex world we live in is the hallmark of ²ÊÃñ±¦µä’s annual Conference on World Affairs (CWA), scheduled this year for April 10 to 14. Don't miss it!

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A 10-item CWA tasting menu for 2017

April 7, 2017

Each April, the Conference on World Affairs (CWA) brings an extravaganza of thought, conversation and performance to campus. Find yourself spoiled for choice on what to attend? Maybe these 10 selections will help.

Crab Apple Tree blossoms

Ten sessions to attend at the Conference on World Affairs

April 7, 2017

The Conference on World Affairs kicks off on Monday, April 10. The one-of-a-kind conference brings 100 speakers and performers to campus for five days of free panels, discussions and performances. As a ²ÊÃñ±¦µä student you are granted priority seating at the time the doors open at each CWA event.

CWA panel session at Macky Auditorium

Four tips to successfully navigating the CWA

April 7, 2017

With over 200 events in one week, the 69th Conference on World Affairs might seem intimidating, especially to newcomers. Follow these easy tips to choose conference events best suited to your interests.

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Explore CWA panels across campus

April 7, 2017

From art to business, the Conference on World Affairs offers exciting panel discussions at locations across campus. Venture beyond the UMC to the Art Museum and Koelbel Building, and experience CWA in a new way.

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Two free shows upcoming at Club 156

April 6, 2017

Program Council is hosting two shows for students at Club 156 located in the University Memorial Center. Bring a friend and come check out the free performances April 12 and 13.

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Public lecture on ancient Greek law April 10

April 6, 2017

On Monday, Professor Sara Forsdyke will attempt to resolve the long-running debate about the extent to which the ideal of the rule of law determined the decisions of the courts of democratic Athens.

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OpenRefine data-wrangling workshop April 11

April 5, 2017

Do you have messy data or does your data need wrangling? Learn to use OpenRefine, an open-source application used for cleaning and transforming data, at the April 11 workshop.

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Learn the basics of a health savings account April 12

April 5, 2017

A health savings account (HSA) offers a tax-advantaged way to put money aside and grow savings allocated for qualified medical expenses. Learn more at the April 12 lunch and learn.

Food

Conscious Capitalism Conference focuses on food security

April 5, 2017

On April 10, the annual Conscious Capitalism Conference will feature Kimbal Musk, co-founder of The Kitchen, addressing sustainable production and distribution channels of safe and healthy food.

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