She’ll be here on Thursday!

The World Leaders Forum 2018 is here! Heads of state, foreign policy experts, and academics will be coming to speak to the Columbia community this week. Most of these events are already full, but get excited to see some fancy limousines and security teams roll through campus.

Here’s who will be here, and when:

Monday: Can the EU be True to its Values? First Vice-President of the European Commission H.E. Frans Timmermans. Moderated by Adam Tooze, with opening remarks by Anya Schiffrin, at 1 pm in Low Library.

Thursday: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand. This event is part of the International Conference on Sustainable Development, at 9:15 am in Lerner Hall.

Thursday: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. This event is also part of the International Conference on Sustainable Development, at 10 am in Lerner Hall.

Thursday: The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright: Global Challenges of Today – Commemorating Václav Havel. Welcome remarks by Merit Janow, introductions by President Lee Bollinger, and moderated by Jan Svejnar, 1:30 pm in Low Library.

If you attended any of the speaker series, or if you spot some of these speakers on campus, feel free to reach out at tips@bwog.com!

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