The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. Join us Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 7-8pm in L166 as we hear an insider’s look from those who served and learn tips to apply!

The Edwin L. Godkin Lecture by
The Honorable Jeb Bush
Founder and Chairman, Foundation for Excellence in Education
Governor of Florida (1999 - 2007)

Roland Fryer (Co-Moderator)
Henry Lee Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Faculty Director, Education Innovation Laboratory, Harvard University

Paul Peterson (Co-Moderator)
Henry Lee Shattuck Professor of Government, Harvard University
Director, Program on Education Policy and Governance, Harvard University
 

Former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush, joined by Harvard professors Roland Fryer and Paul Peterson, addressed the Forum Thursday night discussing a range of political events with a focus on education policy and the implications of Florida’s experiment with education reform. Governor Bush spoke about income inequality and policy solutions to end the cycle of poverty in conjunction with the successes and failures of the United States education system. Governor Bush also fielded questions from the audience concerning the current state of American politics, the future of the American presidency, and the challenges facing the next President in uniting the country.

Thursday, September 29th, join representatives from AEI to learn more about full-time and internship opportunities from 5-6pm at the Office of Career Services. Please register through Crimson Careers.  

Join Diplomat in Residence Jon Danilowicz on this Thursday, September 29th, at the Office of Career Services for a career chat on how to enter and navigate a career in the State Department. Learn about internships and other opportunities.

A Public Address by His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingob
President of the Republic of Namibia

His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia addressed the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum on the current political and economic state of Namibia. He spoke about a new Africa and the rise of democratic elections throughout the continent, emphasizing that a combination of transparency and accountability leads to trust in a respected government. He also praised the African Union as a transformational body that has helped to heal the wounds of the past, to break down barriers, and to change perspectives on long-held narratives. The forum was introduced by Douglas Elmendorf and moderated by Harvard Kennedy School Professor of the Practice of International Development, Calestous Juma.