Events – Spring 2007

January 19, 2007 – Public Lecture

Rob McKenna: “American Constitutional Law”

Rob McKenna, Washington State Attorney General, presents “American Constitutional Law.” 1:00–2:00 p.m., Todd Hall 311.


February 23, 2007 – Foreign and Defense Policy Brown Bag Series

Robert Isenberg: “Effects Based Operations: An Overview”

Robert Isenberg, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, presents “Effects Based Operations: An Overview.” Noon–1:30 p.m., CUE 518.


February 27, 2007 – Guest Lecture

Kyle Galler lecture

Kyle Galler, EU Fellow, University of Washington and EU General Secretariat, presents to International Trade & Finance, Economic Science Class (ECONS327) Professor William Hallagan. 9:10–10:25 a.m., Johnson Hall C105.


February 27, 2007 – Brown Bag Series

Kyle Galler: “The Future of the European Union”

Kyle Galler, EU Fellow, University of Washington and EU General Secretariat, presents, “The Future of the European Union.” Noon–1:30 p.m., CUE 518.


February 27, 2007 – Public Lecture

Kyle Galler: “The Lisbon Reform Agenda: Transforming the European Union’s Economy”

Kyle Galler, EU Fellow at the European Center for Excellence, University of Washington, presents “The Lisbon Reform Agenda: Transforming the European Union’s Economy.” 3:30–5:00 p.m., CUE 518.


March 1, 2007 – Public Lecture

Susan Whiting: “The Rule of Law in China”

Public Lecture. Professor Susan Whiting, Department of Political Science, University of Washington, presents “The Rule of Law in China” as part of the Contemporary China Series. 7:30–9:00 p.m., Todd Hall 276.


March 2, 2007 – ENSCOG Meeting

Nick Lovrich and Bill Budd: “Sustainable Cities in the U.S.: Testing Rival Theories of Cross-City Differences in Level of Commitment in 49 Cities”

Professors Nick Lovrich and Bill Budd, Washington State University, present “Sustainable Cities in the U.S.: Testing Rival Theories of Cross-City Differences in Level of Commitment in 49 Cities.” Noon–1:30 p.m., CUE 518.


March 21, 2007 – Public Debate

Public Debate: “Under the Big Tent: Privacy vs. Security”

Speakers include Brett Myers, Whitman County Sheriff; Cindy Jordan, Coeur D’Alene Tribal Judge; and Lorena O’English, Social Sciences Reference Librarian, WSU. Noon–1:30 p.m., Glenn Terrell Mall.

Cosponsored with Faculty Senate, ASWSU, Community Service Learning Center, Compton Union Building, Athletics, and Student Affairs


March 27, 2007 – Science, Technology, the Environment, and Democracy Public Lecture Series

Charles Perrow: “Disasters Evermore? Reducing Our Vulnerabilities to Natural, Industrial, and Terrorist Disasters.”

Science, Technology, the Environment, and Democracy Public Lecture Series. Charles Perrow, Professor Emeritus, Yale University, presents “Disasters Evermore? Reducing Our Vulnerabilities to Natural, Industrial, and Terrorist Disasters.” 3:30–5:00 p.m., Todd Hall 116.


March 28, 2007 – ENSCOG Meeting – Science, Technology, the Environment, and Democracy Lecture Series

Charles Perrow: “What Is to Be Done?”

Charles Perrow, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Yale University, Visiting Scholar, Stanford University, presents “What Is to Be Done?” Noon–1:30 p.m., CUE 518.

Cosponsored by the Sociology Colloquium


March 30, 2007 – Foreign and Defense Policy Brown Bag Series

Roundtable discussion: “ROTC and the University: A Reflection”

Roundtable discussion, “ROTC and the University: A Reflection.” Noon–1:30 p.m., CUE 518.


March 30, 2007 – Application Deadline

Foley Summer Fellow applications due

Foley Summer Fellows applications due to 401 Johnson Tower at 4:00 p.m.


April 4, 2007 – Public Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

William Schulz: “How Amnesty International Has Exposed Human Rights Violations by the United States”

William Schulz, Former Director of Amnesty International, presents at WSU Vancouver “How Amnesty International Has Exposed Human Rights Violations by the United States.” 3:00–4:00 p.m., Administration Building, Room 110.


April 4, 2007 – Public Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Seymour Hersh: “Chain of Command: How We Got from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib”

Seymour Hersh, Investigative Journalist, presents at WSU Vancouver “Chain of Command: How We Got from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib.” 7:30–9:00 p.m., Skyview High School, Vancouver, Washington.


April 4–6, 2007 – Conference

Building Better Paths to Peace Conference

Washington State University.

Cosponsored with International Christian University, Tokyo, and WSU–ICU Peace & Security Research Partnership


April 6, 2007 – Sociology Colloquium

Jackie Smith: “The World Social Forums and Struggles for Global Justice”

Dr. Jackie Smith, Associate Professor, Universty of Notre Dame, presents “The World Social Forums and Struggles for Global Justice.” 2:30 p.m., Bundy Reading Room, Avery Hall.

In association with the Department of Sociology


April 10, 2007 – CANCELED (will be rescheduled for fall)

Diane Vaughan: “The Normalization of Deviance: The Challenge for Policy”

ENSCOG Meeting. Science, Technology, the Environment, and Democracy Lecture Series. Diane Vaughan, Professor, Columbia University, presents “The Normalization of Deviance: The Challenge for Policy.” Noon–1:30 p.m., CUE 518.

Cosponsored by the Sociology Colloquium


April 10, 2007 – CANCELED (will be rescheduled for fall)

Diane Vaughan: “The Columbia Space Shuttle Accident: Translating Theory into Public Policy”

Science, Technology, the Environment, and Democracy Public Lecture Series. Diane Vaughan, Professor, Columbia University, presents “The Columbia Space Shuttle Accident: Translating Theory into Public Policy.” 3:00–4:30 p.m., CUE 518.


April 16, 2007 – Public Lecture

Gerry L. Alexander: “Safeguarding Citizens’ Rights: The Role of an Independent Judiciary?”

Chief Justice Gerry L. Alexander, Washington State Supreme Court, presents “Safeguarding Citizens’ Rights: The Role of an Independent Judiciary?” 7:30–9:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church (1300 NE Lybecker, off Stadium Way in Pullman).


April 17, 2007 – Breakfast

Breakfast with Chief Justice Gerry L. Alexander

Pre-Law Club and Mock Trial Club. 8:00–9:30 a.m., Todd Dining Hall.


April 17, 2007 – Guest Lecture

Gerry L. Alexander lecture

Chief Justice Gerry L. Alexander presents to Mitch Pickerill’s Civil Liberties Class (POLISCI 402) 10:35–11:50 a.m., Todd Hall 413.


April 17, 2007 – Luncheon

Gerry L. Alexander: “The Selection of Judges”

Luncheon with Chief Justice Gerry L. Alexander. “The Selection of Judges.” 12:15–1:30 p.m., Quality Inn, 1400 Bishop Boulevard.

In association with the League of Women Voters


April 18, 2007 – Public Forum

Bill Ong Hing: “The Socio-Economic Realities of Immigration: Past and Present”

Bill Ong Hing, professor of law and Asian American studies at UC Davis, and Hans Johnson, research fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, present “The Socio-Economic Realities of Immigration: Past and Present.” 3:30–5:00 p.m., CUE 203.

Cosponsored with International Programs, ASWSU, Comparative Ethnic Studies, the Office of Equity and Diversity, and the Provost’s Office


April 23, 2007 – Guest Lecture

Bill Catton lecture

Bill Catton presents to Gene Rosa’s Human Ecology Class (SOC531) 3:10–6:00 p.m., CUE 219.

In association with the Department of Sociology


April 24, 2007 – Public Lecture

Bill Catton: “What We Are Doing to Our Future and Why: The Hidden Cost of the Modern Division of Labor”

Bill Catton presents “What We Are Doing to Our Future and Why: The Hidden Cost of the Modern Division of Labor.” 3:15–4:45 p.m., Todd Hall 226.

In association with the Department of Sociology


April 27, 2007 – Foreign and Defense Policy Brown Bag Series

Douglas Lane: “Psychological Problems for Returning Soldiers and the Challenges in Providing Treatment for Clinicians and Universities”

Dr. Douglas Lane, Director, Washington State University Psychology Clinic, presents “Psychological Problems for Returning Soldiers and the Challenges in Providing Treatment for Clinicians and Universities.” Noon–1:30 p.m., CUE 518.