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US Ambassador meets students at the US Studies Centre
3 December 2009
Newly appointed US Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich met students from the University of Sydney at the US Studies Centre for a roundtable discussion. A group of 25 undergraduate and postgraduate students had the unique opportunity to discuss with Ambassador Bleich the Australia-United States relationship.
Jim Johnson seminar with US Studies students
1 September 2009
Jim Johnson is the former Chairman of Fannie Mae and the person asked to advise Barack Obama on the selection of his vice presidential running mate. He engaged with students of the US Studies Centre and the University of Sydney at a luncheon.
"US in the World" High school lecture
13 August 2009
Twice a year the US Studies Centre invites Year 10 & 11 students from across Sydney to a lecture and discussion with Professor Geoffrey Garrett.
'US in the World' High School Lecture
17 October 2008
The US Studies Centre invited Year 10 & 11 students from across Sydney to a lecture and discussion with Professor Geoff Garrett. In focus was the role of the United States amid the challenges posed by globalisation, the rise of Islamic extremism, nuclear proliferation and the emergence of China and India as world powers. The US presidential election was also examined. Through interactive technology and use of the Socratic method, students were invited to share their ideas about the US.
Visit by the Australian Political Exchange Council’s 25th US Delegation
24 September 2008
On Wednesday 24 September the United States Studies Centre hosted an afternoon tea for The Australian Political Exchange Council's 25th US Delegation. Three Democrat and three Republican State Legislators met with both staff and students from the University of Sydney to discuss Australia's Higher Education System as well as Australia's views on the state of American politics.
Sydney Uni Live!
30 August 2008
The Obama and McCain cut-outs attracted many people to the US Studies stall at Sydney Uni Live.
Frank Fukuyama Meets US Studies Students
28 May 2008
Francis Fukuyama engaged with students of the United States Studies Centre as part of his visit to Australia in May 2008.
VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS
James Hansen argues that a shift toward renewable energy from fossil fuels need not involve cuts to economic production
Renowned war correspondent Mark Danner reflects on the influence of US foreign policy on major conflicts around the world.
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