
Global Spotlight Series
History of the Global Spotlight Series
The Global Spotlight Series grew out of an emergency university townhall that
was called by Dr. David Dorondo, Dr. Niall Michelsen and Dr. Jen Schiff after the
Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014. After this initial townhall, these professors
began organizing two to three panel discussions each semester on important topics
from around the world under the name “Global Spotlight”. Topics have included US/Cuba
Relations, Global Climate Change, the Russian-Ukraine War, Disinformation & Gender,
Global Water Scarcity, and Global Gender and Sexuality, among many others. Presenters
have included faculty from across the university and beyond. In 2023 the International
Studies Program took over responsibility for the Global Spotlight Series.
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for more upcoming dates!
Past Events
February 25, 2026 - The Ukraine-Russia War - Four Years In
September 25, 2025 - International Trade
November 12, 2025 - Nuclear Weapons
March 25, 2025 - Rise of Populism
February 13, 2025 - The Museo de la Malvinas
January 29, 2025 - Migration
April 8, 2024 - Artificial Intelligence
February 21, 2024 - The Russian-Ukraine War: Two Years In