Global Forces and Local Space
John deMonchaux
Tue Jan 30, 09am-05:00pm, 10-401
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
SPURS (Special Program in Urban & Regional Studies) Fellows will introduce a discussion of globalization, developmental challenges, new forces of synergy, and tradition and transformation of contemporary cities in the developing world. Respondents will comment on the presentations.
Contact: Ann Steffes, 10-400, x3-5915, asteffes@mit.edu
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International Migration and Cities
Anna Hardman
Mon Jan 29, 02-04:00pm, 10-401
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Note: Format has been changed to ONE SESSION only. Migrants today play a critical role in the world's economies, and above all, in its cities. We will explore recent research on economic models of the impact of migration on cities and the housing markets of the sending and receiving countries.
Contact: Michael Dowe, 7-337, x3-1907, dusphq@mit.edu
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Remembering Seattle One Year On: Legitimacy and Justice in the International Economy
Bala Rajagopal
Wed Jan 31, 02-05:00pm, 2-105
Panel including: Josh Cohen, Prof. of Political Science & Philosophy at MIT, Head of Political Science program and an expert on issues of justice and democracy; Alice Amsden, Prof. of Political Economy at MIT and an expert on comparative economic development issues in North-South relations; Joel Trachtman, Prof. of International Law and Academic Dean, Fletcher School, Tufts Univ. and an expert on international economy and trade issues; Mary King, Doctoral student at UMass/Amherst who participated in pre-mobilization in Seattle last year and does research on global social movements. Coordinated by Bala Rajogopal, Asst. Prof. of Law and Development, MIT and Director, Program on Human Rights and Justice, CIS-DUSP.
Contact: Bala Rajagopal, 3-405, x8-7721, braj@mit.edu
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Summer and Permanent Job Search Strategies for Planners
Jason Wall
Thu Jan 25, 12:30-02:00pm, 7-338
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Discover ways to identify the type of summer internship and/or permanent job that fits for you. Learn how to research organizations and look for that opportunity through the traditional methods and through networking. And, walk away with an action plan that takes you to the next step.
Contact: Michael Dowe, 7-337, x3-1907, dusphq@mit.edu
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