September 26, 2 pm
Riverland: Room TBD
Our topic will be ‘The Koreas’. At the end of World War II, Korea was divided into two. The norther half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union, the southern by the United States. Today, North and South Korea couldn’t be further apart. The North is underdeveloped, impoverished and ruled by a corrupt, authoritarian government, while the South advanced rapidly to become one of the most developed countries in the world. With such a wide gap, some are asking if unification is possible even desirable, anyone?
October 24, 1 pm
Riverland, Room C124
On the eve of the international organizations 70th birthday, the United Nations stand at a crossroads. This year marks a halfway point in the organization’s global effort to eradicate poverty, hunger, and discrimination, as well as ensure justice and dignity for all peoples. But as the UN’s 193 member states look back at the success of the millennium development goals, they also must assess their needs for its sustainable development goals – a new series of benchmarks, which are set to expire in 2030. With the appointment of the ninth Secretary-General in the near future as well, the next U.S. President is bound to have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office.