Global Issues Colloquium

Magruder Hall 2001
Thursdays, 7:00 pm (one exception noted below!)

September 17
Peggy McGuinness, University of Missouri Law School
Transnationalism and the Constitution: The Globalization of Rights
McGuinness will explore how globalization is leading to a convergence among legal systems. In particular, she will examine the current debate over whether and to what extent U.S. courts should look to developments in foreign and international law to resolve legal conflicts in the United States.  This session is part of Truman's observance of Constitution Day.

September 30 (this is a Wednesday, but same location!)
Dr. Alan Guskin, President Emeritus Antioch University
In The Beginning: Peace Corps
Dr. Guskin was among the University of Michigan graduate students who helped to found the Peace Corps, and served in Thailand in 1961. In addition to hearing about those early days, we will also hear about the Peace Corps experiences of Truman faculty & others who have served: Mark Campbell (Agricultural Science); Karen Keck (Kirksville public school teacher); Bob Matthews (Math and Computer Science); John Quinn (Political Science); and Mary Shapiro (English & Linguistics). The Career Center will present information on applying to the Peace Corps.

November 12
A Panel of Truman's Own International Students
Studying Internationally
This Global Issues will feature a panel of our own international students on November 12 discussing their experiences navigating the U.S. educational system and adjusting to daily life on our campus. We look forward to hearing from students from: Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, India, Japan, Russia and Vietnam. 7:00 pm in MG 2001. Support these wonderful students as they reach out to us.