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
3/6/2025: Palmetto Forum
"Bridging the Atlantic from the United Kingdom to South Carolina"
3/8/2025: The Political Science Graduate Symposium
Sponsored by the Walker Institute of International and Area Studies and presented by the American Political Science Association, the Political Science Graduate Symposium provides a platform for emerging scholars to present their research, engage with peers and faculty, and participate in professional development activities. By lowering barriers to conference participation, we strive to create an accessible and enriching environment for graduate students from institutions in the SEC and beyond.
Events open to public (no registration required):
Keynote Speech (13:00–14:00): Gambrell Hall, Room 151.
Roundtable Discussion (16:15–17:30): Gambrell Hall, Room 42
4/3/2025: Asian Studies
"China and the Rise of Global Humanitarianism: A Bottom-Up Approach to Global History"
4/4/2025: Asian Studies
"The Adoption Plan: China and the Remaking of Global Humanitarianism"