Sunday, October 14, 2012

PAST: HIGHLIGHTS: Panel Discussion at AU on the Lessons from the 2008 Financial Crisis + Live Music at Buzz Bakery in Alexandria, VA on MON, Oct 14th Thanks to Gravy - a Fab new events site and App for iPhone & Android!



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Monday, October 14th

"Five Years Later: Lessons from the 2008 Financial Crisis"
as part of the French American Global Forum Series at AU
7:00pm - 9:00pm
A reception with light refreshments will follow the event.
In association with the School of International Service of the American University (Washington, DC), a second series of debates will take place at the university campus starting in October 2013. Each debate will feature speakers from both sides of the Atlantic, and institutions such as Brookings, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), etc.  The first discussion on October 14th, will focus on the 2008 Financial Crisis. Five years later, what lessons were learned? Introductions by Frelochdelochric Doreloch, Minister-counselor, Embassy of France to the United States; James Goldgeier, Dean, School for International Service; and Romuald Sciora, President, French-American Global Forum. Panel:
  • Anne-Celochcile Robert, Director, International Editions of Le Monde Diplomatique
  • Wendy Kristianasen, Director, Le Monde Diplomatique English Edition
  • Dr Ibrahim Warde, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
  • Dr Arturo Porzecanski, School of International Service
  • Dr Michael Shank, Director of The foreign policy program at the Friends Committee on National Legislation and Senior Fellow at the French American Global Forum
American University, Abramson Family Founders Room, SIS Building
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW - main campus address
Metro: Tenleytown and take the free AU Shuttle

Jason Brown plays live at Buzz Bakery in Alexandria VA
8:00pm
All ages, live music at cupcake shop.
901 Slaters Lane  - Alexandria, VA
Metro: Braddock Rd and walk .8 miles, about 16 minutes, view walking map from metro, there may also be a bus that will get you closer.

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