Government Department Events   

 

Does the Future of Work Mean Less Work? The Movement for a Four Day Week.

Thursday, 2/27, 11:50 AM -1:10 PM, FCPA 001

Juliet Schor, an alum, economist, sociology professor, and best-selling author of The Overworked American, The Overspent American, Plenitude, Born to Buy, After the Gig, and True Wealth, will talk about her research. This event will take place on Thursday, February 27, 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM, in the Frank Center room 001. Lunch is provided.

Juliet Schor Talk

 

Changes at USAID And Their Implications

Thursday 2/27, 4:30 PM, FCPA 001

Eric Postel '77, former Senior Advisor to the Administrator at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will join via Zoom to discuss the recent changes at USAID and their impact. The event will be moderated by Lindsay Dolan, Assistant Professor of Government.

Photo of Eric Postel USAID

Coffee and Conversation with Chief Justice David Thomson '91 of the New Mexico Supreme Court

Monday 4/21, 4:30-5:45 PM, FCPA 101

Chief Justice Thomson '91 serves on the New Mexico Supreme Court and has undergraduate degrees in both Economics and Government. Lear  more about his journey from Wesleyan to the bench over coffee!

 

 Pizza with a Professor

Learn about a faculty member's research and, teaching philosophies, and journey to become a professor. Pizza with a Professor is a wonderful way to get to know faculty outside the classroom over pizza. New dates will be added.