graduate student conference
"Europe on the World Stage"
12th Graduate Student ConferenceFebruary 8 - 9, 2008 Riggs Library, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Young scholars from around the world will gather to present their research on a variety of aspects of Europe's role on the world stage. The conference will also feature an expert roundtable composed of Washington-based practitioners. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend and to participate in lively discussions stimulated by these hot topics.
Friday, February 8
| 12:00-12:45 | Official Welcome and Keynote Address by Poul Nyrup Rasmussen: Member of European Parliament |
| 1:45-3:15 | Panel I - Hard Power / Soft Power: Security and Human Rights |
| 3:30-5:15 | Panel II - The Jolly Green Giant? Europe and the Environment |
| 5:30-8:00 |
Expert Roundtable and Reception (RSVP Required!) Panelists: Robert Liberatore: Daimler Dr. Ann-Sofie Dahl: The Heritage Foundation Francois Rivasseau: French Embassy Dr. Carl Lankowski: Department of State Moderator: Wess Mitchell, Center for European Policy Analysis Co-hosted by the BMW Center for German and European Studies Alumni Association |
Saturday, February 9
| 10:15-12:00 | Panel III - Bodies in Motion: The Migration Situation |
| 1:15-2:45 | Panel IV - Uncommon Markets: Contemporary European "Economics" |
| 3:00-4:45 | Panel V - Who Do They Think They Are? European Identity |
For the complete papers to be presented at each panel and other information, visit the links on this page. The Graduate Student Conference is generously supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the American Consortium for European Union Studies (ACES) and the Georgetown University Graduate Student Organization (GSO)
Please RSVP by February 4, 2008 to: http://www12.georgetown.edu/sfs/rsvp/index.cfm?Program=MAGES