Events Archive

The first annual PPRI Awards reception will honor the faculty and student Fellows finishing their term with PPRI, and celebrate their work; and will honor the recipients of the PPRI Excellence in Research Awards.

Security, whether narrowly or broadly drawn, is increasingly seen as being in conflict with the rights and freedoms characteristic of democratic societies. In response to threats of terror, many observers suggest, we should surrender some of our civil liberties, give…

“Trump Didn't Start the Fire: The Story of Racialized Campaigning in U.S. Politics” Dr. Caliendo (PhD, 1998, Purdue University, Political Science) is Professor of Political Science at North Cen-tral College, where he studies political psychology and teaches classes in American…

Have lunch and hear from experts from across campus on the societal impacts of the westernization of diets. Bring your insights and questions, and join the discussion. Please be sure to RSVP. Ideas will be gathered from the discussion and…

An expert panel on Afghanistan, Morocco, and Jordan, discussing the relationship between national security and women’s rights. Hear from Olga Avdeyeva, Associate Professor and Director, European Studies at Loyola University Chicago; Amy Young Evrard, Gettysburg College; and Summer Forester, Purdue…

The plenary talk will be centered on a category of communication and collaboration challenges for those engaged in complex research and engagement projects, namely, those challenges that concern differences in worldview. After describing how those challenges can obstruct the process…

Abstract: The arguments in support of wholesome, environmentally-friendly, and humane foods would be more convincing and more likely to change dietary practices if these foods were as inexpensive and/or tasted better than conventional food.  Although the cost of food might…

Join us to talk about the societal impacts of the growing and varying uses of drones. Hear from experts in various fields, and be part of the discussion to follow. Lunch will be provided, so please be sure to RSVP….