By Michelle Hines, University Relations
Contact: (336) 334-5371
Posted 2-6-09
Dr. Jerry Pubantz
GREENSBORO, NC – The Center for Legislative Studies kicks off its spring lecture series Wednesday, Feb. 25, with a focus on U.S. foreign policy.
Dr. Jerry Pubantz, UNCG political science professor, will speak on “What is Old is New Again: The Return of Pragmatism in American Foreign Policy.” His lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Weatherspoon Art Gallery Auditorium.
The lecture is free and open to the public, and a reception will follow. Free parking is available behind the Weatherspoon.
Pubantz holds an M.A. and Ph.D. from Duke University and a B.S.F.S. degree from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown. His writings include works on the United Nations, U.S.-Russian Relations, the Middle East and American foreign policy.
He co-edited “The Encyclopedia of the United Nations,” and co-wrote “The New United Nations: International Organization in the 21st Century” and “To Create a New World? American Presidents and the United Nations.” He appears regularly on North Carolina television to discuss American politics and international affairs, and is a member of the Middle East Policy Council’s National Advisory Board.
The lecture series, New Directions in American Foreign Policy: Challenges and Opportunities for Change, is sponsored by the Department of Political Science, the Kohler Fund, Lloyd International Honors College, and the International and Global Studies Program.
The series continues with:
• “U.S. Security Policy Under the Obama Administration”; Dr. Mark Crescenzi, UNC Chapel Hill; Wednesday, March 25, 7:30 p.m., Weatherspoon Art Museum Auditorium, and
• “Addressing Global Poverty”; Dr. Anirudh Krishna, Duke University; Tuesday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Weatherspoon Art Museum Auditorium.
Call (336) 334-4360 for more information.
