April 4, 2024 • 3pm-4pm Copyright Enforcement Decision-Making In private law, private rights of action afford rights holders the authority—but not the obligation—to enforce a claim for remedies against a wrongdoer. Learn more
April 8, 2024 • 9am-11am The Future of Philanthropy and Volunteerism in China Reza Hasmath explores why Chinese citizens remain hesitant to engage in philanthropy and volunteerism despite state promotion of “model citizenship.” Learn more
April 28, 2024 • 12pm-1:30pm Harnessing Religion for Social Cohesion: Managing Ethnic Diversity in Haifa Uriel Simonsohn discusses the role of interreligious dialogue in mitigating conflict and fostering coexistence in Israel’s mixed cities. Learn more
May 7, 2024 • 9am-11am Government Funding and Nonprofit Performance: Exploring the Mediating Roles of Private Donations, Volunteers and Network Quality Shen Yongdong investigates how government funding influences nonprofit performance in China through donations, volunteers, and networks. Learn more
August 13, 2024 • 10am-12pm The Impact of Digital Management on Volunteer Outcomes Hui Yin presents research on how digital tools for volunteer management can both empower and constrain nonprofit outcomes in China. Learn more
September 12, 2024-September 13, 2024 Workshop: Local Governance and the Path to Peace in Myanmar This event is a timely response to the rapidly evolving situation in Myanmar, aiming to foster discussions and strategies for resolving long-standing conflicts and building trust among diverse ethnic and regional groups in the country. Learn more
September 17, 2024 • 9am-10am Enforcing Boundaries: China’s Overseas NGO Law and Operational Constraints for Global Civil Society Meng Ye and Andrew Heiss analyze how China’s Overseas NGO Law has redefined the space for international nonprofits and civic engagement. Learn more
September 18, 2024 WINIR 2024 Young Scholars Pre-Conference Workshop This workshop is designed to support emerging scholars by providing them with a platform to present their research, receive feedback from experienced academics, and engage in discussions that explore how institutional theory can help societies with deep cultural and political differences coexist peacefully and thrive. Learn more
September 18, 2024 • 3pm-5pm Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey Into the Heart of American Democracy Frank Barry discusses his new book, Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey Into the Heart of American Democracy, which explores America's deep political and cultural divides through a reflective journey along the Lincoln Highway. Learn more
September 19, 2024-September 21, 2024 WINIR 2024 Conference This conference will explore the resilience of governance systems and their ability to respond to and recover from crises such as economic downturns, political instability, and environmental calamities. Learn more
October 8, 2024 • 5:30pm-6:30pm Bohemia, Prague, and Franz Kafka – Intercultural Contexts in Central Europe Steffen Höhn explores Franz Kafka’s work in relation to the cultural and political dynamics of Bohemia and Prague. Learn more
October 10, 2024 • 3:45pm-6:45pm Overcoming Polarization: Beginning with How We Think Ilana Redstone presents her book The Certainty Trap: Why We Need to Question Ourselves More and How We Can Judge Others Less. Co-hosted by the Year of Discourse and Dialogue, the Institute of Politics (IOP), and All Angles at GSPIA, students are encouraged to engage in a thoughtful conversation on how we can overcome polarization by rethinking our approach to certainty and judgment. Learn more