International Programs at the University of Oklahoma

International Programs Center

    Offerings and Events

    The International Programs Center organizes lectures and events that bring outstanding scholars and leaders to the University to interact with students and to provide enrichment for the entire University community and the general public.

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    February 25 - 28, 2009
    European Symposium
    "Voices of the New Europe" 
    more information to come

    Accomodations on the basis of disability are available by contacting
    The International Programs Center
    (405) 325-1396

    Click on links below for details from past events

    Thursday, November 13, 2008
    "US-China Economic and Trade Relations"

    with Ambassador Alan Holmer, special U.S. Envoy for China and the Strategic Economic Dialogue
    3:30 - 4:45pm
    Gaylord College of Journalism
    2nd Fl. Library (365 W. Lindsey)
    Monday, November 10, 2008
    2008 International Affairs Graduate School Forum
    Meet with representatives from 6 graduate programs in international affairs
    6:30 - 8:00 pm
    Associates Room
    Oklahoma Memorial Union

    Monday, November 10, 2008
    "The Global Financial Crisis: Perspectives from China, Latin America and Europe."

    A panel and discussion with Mark Frazier, Robin Grier and Mitchell Smith
    12:00 pm—1:30 pm
    Heritage Room, Oklahoma Memorial Union

    Thursday, November 6, 2008
    “Iranian Nuclear Threat: A New Administration or Old Politics”

    David Menashri, Director of the Center for Iranian Studies Tel Aviv University
    4:30 p.m.
    Robert S. Kerr Auditorium
    Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
    2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, Oklahoma

    Wednesday, November 5, 2008
    US - China Institute lunch and lecture
    "Going Out: China's Pursuit of Natural Resources and its Implications for Sino-American Relations"

    12:00 PM
    Hester Hall Room 140
    For more information, contact uschina@ou.edu

    Saturday, November 1 - Sunday, November 9, 2008
    Open World
    Azerbaijan Delegation visit to the OU campus
    more information to come

    Friday, October 31, 2008
    Trick or Treat for UNICEF
    Party for Faculty and Staff
    3:30pm
    Hester Hall south hallway

    Saturday, October 25, 2008
    United Nations Day in Oklahoma City
    Noon-1:30 p.m. Luncheon
    the United Nations Association of Oklahoma City
    Faculty House
    Discussion between Zach Messitte, Famke Janssen, and Jill Irvine on current issues

    Friday, October 24, 2008
    UN Day Activities
    3:00-4:30 p.m.
    Discussion with Actress Famke Janssen and Women's Studies Professor Jull Irvine on Trafficking in Human Beings
    Film & Video Studies students (open to the public)
    Beaird Lounge, OMU  

    7:00 p.m.
    Dinner at the Sandy Bell Gallery (by invitation)
    Viewing of trailer from "Taken"
    Discussion between Zach Messitte, Vice Provost for International Programs, Famke Janssen, and Professor Jill Irvine, Women's Studies