Great Decisions is a nationally presented lecture series that addresses world topics of our time. The Foreign Policy Association of America chooses the topics each year in November with an eye to international economic, political and social subjects that are current and provocative.

St. Norbert College is one of three institutions of higher learning in Wisconsin that offers the entire series. Lectures are held Wednesdays starting in February running to April. All lectures are open to the public. Speakers come from the Federal Government, foreign embassies, the international business community, academia and International agencies and organizations such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States. This Spring Series runs from early February to Early April each year.

SCHEDULE / Lectures of Winter/Spring 2010:

U.S. - China Security Relations

Presented: Wednesday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.
Ambassador Julia Chang- Bloch, Ambassador in Residence, University of Maryland

Location: Fort Howard Theater, Bemis International Center

China's influence is growing, along with its military expenditures. How will this growth affect China's relations with its neighbors and with the U.S.? Will China's expanding military and economic power affect traditional U.S. roles and U.S. alliances in East Asia? How will countries like Japan, South Korea and India respond?

Great Decisions Lecture Series 2010: At a Glance!

Feb. 17, 2010 -- "Global Financial Crisis," Mr. David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Author

Feb. 24, 2010 -- "Special Envoys," Dr. Arthur Cyr, Carthage College.

Mar. 3, 2010 -- "Russia and Its Neighbors," Ms. Caroline Savage, Office of Russian Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Mar. 10, 2010 -- "Preventing Genocide," Dr. Celestin Musekura, Founder of African Leadership & Reconciliation Ministries.

Mar. 24, 2010 -- U.S. - China Security Relations, Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, Ambassador in Residence, University of Maryland.

Mar. 31, 2010 -- "Global Crime," Robert & John Pavich, International Criminal Attorneys.

Apr. 7, 2010 -- "The Persian Gulf," Mr. Rami George Khouri, Editor and Journalist from Lebanon.

Apr. 14, 2010 -- "Women in Latin American Politics," Dr. Gratzia Villarroel, Associate Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.

For past Great Decisions lectures, visit the archive.
Other lecture series at St. Norbert College.