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Brooksley Born, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 1996-1999, will present a public talk titled, "Financial Regulatory Reform--Imperative for Our Future," at the Woodrow Wilson School as part of the Wilson School's "Economic Recovery: Perils, Politics and Possibilities" thematic lecture series.

Ira Katznelson, famed American political scientist and historian and currently the Ruggles Professor of Political Science and History at Columbia University, will deliver two public talks at the Woodrow Wilson School as part of the 2012 Princeton Lectures in Politics and Public Affairs.

Ira Katznelson, famed American political scientist and historian and currently the Ruggles Professor of Political Science and History at Columbia University, will deliver two public talks at the Woodrow Wilson School as part of the 2012 Princeton Lectures in Politics and Public Affairs.

Daniel Ellsberg, who in 1971 precipitated a national political controversy when he released the top secret "Pentagon Papers" to the media, will participate in a conversation with Bart Gellman '82, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author in residence and visiting lecturer in public and international affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School, titled, "Secrets, Lies, and Leaks: From the Pentagon Papers to Wikileaks." The event is co-sponsored by the Wilson School and the Princeton University Committee on Public Lectures. It is part of the School's "Media and Public Policy" thematic lecture series.

Jared Cohen, director of "Google Ideas," will present a public talk titled, "The New Digital Age: The Future of Citizens, States, and Business," at the Woodrow Wilson School as part of the School's "Media and Public Policy" thematic lecture series.

Created in 2010 with Cohen at its helm, Google Ideas is a cross-sector, inter-disciplinary "think/do tank" dedicated to understanding global challenges and applying technological solutions to these worldwide problems. Google Ideas further positions Google to influence global cultural, political and social issues.

Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, will present a public talk at the Woodrow Wilson School as part of its "Leadership and Governance Program," which brings prominent policy makers to Princeton for a multi-day visit so that students can meet and learn from exemplary public leaders.

American cartoonist Rube Goldberg designed crazy, intricate machines meant to make life “easier.” Now it’s your turn! We’re bringing in LEGOS and giving you the green light for experiments in engineering and imagination. Sketch an idea or build a mechanism of your own. We’ll have our own Rube Goldberg machine, built by Princeton University Engineering students, that will flip, trip, roll, and drop its way to the “ultimate reading experience.”

No registration required – free of charge
Ages 5 & up

Captain Hook, The Big Bad Wolf, the Wicked Witch of the West…what does it take to be a villain? We invite you to come find out at the Cotsen School for Scoundrels! Learn important skills like swashbuckling, maniacal laughter, and lie detection. Manifest some magical mischief, chat with some of our famous alumni, meet “Aragog” the live tarantula, and learn how totally gross out your friends and neighbors. You’ll leave with your fully-accredited scoundrel diploma, ready to conquer the world!
MWAH HA HA!

No registration required – free of charge
Ages 5 & up

Emotions ran high at the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (DOT) public meeting to discuss their pilot project to test jughandle closures at Harrison and Washington Streets to relieve traffic congestion on Route 1. Around eighty Princeton residents showed up to voice their concerns that the proposed rerouting of traffic would increase congestion on Princeton streets.

“Born in the Zocalo: Art and Protest in Oaxaca, Mexico” will be the topic of a panel discussion being held in conjunction with the art exhibit titled, “ASARO: Art and Activism in Oaxaca, Mexico,” featured in the Bernstein Gallery in the lower level of Robertson Hall. A public reception will be held in the gallery following the talk.

Joseph S. Nye, Jr., '58, considered the co-founder of the international relations theory "neoliberalism" and currently serving as Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University, will be the featured speaker for the second of two discussions as part of the 2012 Richard Ullman Lecture Series.

John Lewis Gaddis, who has been deemed the "dean of Cold War historians" by The New York Times, will hold a conversation with Bart Gellman '82, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Washington Post correspondent, and visiting lecturer in public and international affairs on Gaddis' new biographical book, "George F. Kennan: An American Life." A book sale and signing will take place immediately after the discussion, although books may be purchased prior to the lecture.

Joseph S. Nye, Jr., '58, considered the co-founder of the international relations theory "neoliberalism" and currently serving as Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University, will be the featured speaker for two events as part of the 2012 Richard Ullman Lecture Series.

Nye, along with the Woodrow Wilson School’s Robert Keohane, developed the neoliberalism theory in their 1977 book “Power and Interdependence.” An expert on the issues of international security, interdependence and globalization, Nye was named by Foreign Policy magazine in 2011 to its list of top global thinkers.

Richard Murphy, former U.S. Ambassador to Syria, will participate in an “Up to the Minute” panel discussion speaking on the latest developments in Syria. Ambassador Murphy will be joined in the discussion by Marwa Daoudy, visiting lecturer in international affairs and visiting research scholar at the Wilson School, and Karam Nachar, a graduate student in history and specialist on Syria. The discussion will be moderated by Daniel Kurtzer, lecturer and the S. Daniel Abraham Professor in Middle Eastern Policy Studies at the Wilson School, and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Egypt.

“The Carrier,” a documentary film that tells the story of a young pregnant Zambian woman, who discovers that she is HIV positive then sets out to keep her baby and community virus free, will be screened at the Woodrow Wilson School on Monday, February 13, 2012, at 4:30 p.m.

“Facing our Future” will be the theme of a policy forum looking at New Jersey’s financial future. Hosted by the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University, the forum will examine the state’s fiscal policies and address three key question: 1) what are the priorities for spending in the State of New Jersey; 2) is the State organized efficiently enough to deliver on those priorities within all levels of our government; and 3) is the State able to fund those priorities?

Dr. Mark McClellan, former administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and currently the director of the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at the Brookings Institution, will present a public talk at the Woodrow Wilson School titled, "Bending the Health Care Cost Curve: Pathway to Real Reform."

Don Peck MPA '94, a features editor of The Atlantic and author of "Pinched: How the Great Recession Has Narrowed Our Futures and What We Can Do About It", will present a public talk titled, "Can the Middle Class Be Saved?" Peck covers economics and culture, among other subjects, and commissions many of the magazine’s feature stories. Peck's talk is the part of the Wilson School's "Economic Recovery: Perils, Politics and Possibilities" thematic lecture series.

Michael Barr, former assistant secretary of the Treasury and key architect of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, will present a special midday seminar titled, "The Financial Crisis and the Path of Reform." Barr will discuss the origins of the financial crisis, and will assess the extent to which reforms help consumers, make the system safer, and end "too big to fail."
A light lunch will be available.

Gretchen Morgenson, assistant business and financial editor and columnist at The New York Times, will present a public talk titled, "Three Years After the Meltdown--Where Do We Stand?"
Morgenson has covered the world financial markets for the Times since May 1998 and won the Pulitzer Prize in 2002 for her “trenchant and incisive” coverage of Wall Street. She is a financial journalist with Wall Street experience, having served as a stockbroker at Dean Witter Reynolds in New York City in the early 1980s.

"The Role of Documentary in Shaping Public Policy" will be the topic of a Woodrow Wilson School discussion featuring Purcell Carson, documentary filmmaker and editor, and a documentary production specialist at the Wilson School; and Emily Holland '01, TV producer, human rights law scholar, and co-author of "And Still Peace Did Not Come." The discussion is part of the School's "Media and Public Policy" series.

Pedich Edhellen? Do you speak Elvish? You will at this fantastic class that features Quenya, the elvish language from J.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series. Explore Tolkien’s use of Norse, Finnish, and Icelandic to create the names and languages of the book, and then work your way towards actually writing and speaking Quenya. There will be plenty of Tolkien trivia, take-home materials, and, of course, New Zealand spring water served in fine goblets. Elen sila lûmenn' omentielvo!

Registration REQUIRED (see below) – free of charge
Ages 11 & up

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Martin Gruenberg ‘75, acting chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), will present a public talk titled, “The FDIC's Response to the Financial Crisis.” The FDIC is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, and managing receiverships. The event is part of the Woodrow Wilson School’s “Economic Recovery: Perils, Politics and Possibilities” thematic lecture series.

“The 40th Anniversary on the ‘War on Drugs’ and the Impact on Communities of Color,” will be the topic of discussion as the Woodrow Wilson School’s Students and Alumni of Color (SAOC) gather for their 16th annual symposium on November 12-13, 2011. The mission of the symposium is to bring together students and alumni of the Woodrow Wilson School in common cause to promote racial diversity, discuss issues relevant to the social, political, and professional development of students of color, and support the social and political development of communities of color.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be the topic of discussion between Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer, former U.S. ambassador to Israel and Egypt and the S. Daniel Abraham Professor in Middle Eastern Policy Studies at the Woodrow Wilson School, and Princeton's Amaney Jamal, an associate professor of politics. The talk is co-sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University’s Tigers for Israel, and the Muslim Students Association. It is free and open to the public. A public reception will follow the discussion in Shultz Dining Room.