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Walker Institute of International and Area Studies

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Events

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. 

Walker Institute

Every semester, the Walker Institute hosts events to further engage students with their degree programs and introduce them to real-world applications while connecting them with the community

Palmetto Forum

The Palmetto Forum is a world affairs luncheon seminar designed to stimulate discussion of international issues within Columbia's professional community.

Area Studies Events

Each semester, our institute hosts events to further explore each of our six world regions with the USC community. 

Conferences and Symposiums

The Institute sponsors occasional conferences to bring attention to international events and global issues.

 

Upcoming Events

Asian Studies Event

8/22/25-8/23/2025: Asian Studies

Transnational  Visual Culture Across Korea, Hong Kong, and Burma

September 2025 Palmetto Forum

9/3/2025

Palmetto Forum: The Word Ahead: Understanding New Realities

 

 

 

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