Palmetto Forum
The Palmetto Forum is a world affairs luncheon seminar designed to stimulate discussion of international issues within Columbia's professional community.
To further the engagement of global topics outside of the classroom, the Walker Institute hosts many events for the USC and Columbia communities to enjoy.
The Palmetto Forum is a world affairs luncheon seminar designed to stimulate discussion of international issues within Columbia's professional community.
Each semester, our institute hosts events to further explore each of our six world regions with the USC community.
The Institute sponsors occasional conferences to bring attention to international events and global issues.
Date: March 28, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Anne Rose Kitagwawa, Chief Curator of Collections & Asian Art and Director of Academic Programs, University of Oregon
Location: McMaster School, Room 329
Date: April 3, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Speakers: Margaret Brown, Vice President at Blue Zones, and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia
Location: Boyd Innovation Center, 711 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
Date: April 4, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm
Speaker: Dr. Joowon Park, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Director of Asian Studies Program, Skidmore College
Location: Gambrell Hall, Room 412