Chicago Harris launches new public policy lecture series
The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy has launched a public policy lecture series that aims to bring the Chicago Harris experience to alumni and friends across the country and around the world.
The Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture Series features members of the distinguished Chicago Harris faculty offering evidence-based insights on an array of public policy issues. The lectures are followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.
The inaugural lecture took place on September 12 at the University Club in Chicago, Ill. Jens Ludwig, McCormick Foundation Professor of Social Service Administration, Law, and Public Policy in the School of Social Service Administration and Chicago Harris, discussed gun violence in Chicago in the context of national trends. He also highlighted promising approaches to combating gun violence, sharing examples of the leading-edge research and policy initiatives spearheaded by the Crime Laband the Urban Education Labat the University of Chicago.
On September 25, Jeffrey Grogger, the Irving Harris Professor in Urban Policy, addressed Chicago Harris alumni and friends in Mexico City about his research on Seguro Popular, Mexico's federal health insurance program that serves more than 50 million Mexican citizens. Professor Grogger's research examines the program's impact on healthcare spending, utilization, and outcomes since its introduction in 2003.
“The Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture series significantly advances our effort to foster public discourse and engage the larger world on an array of salient public policy issues,” said Chicago Harris Dean Colm O'Muircheartaigh. “We believe the lectures will offer audiences deeper insights into the pressing public policy issues of the day and spur exciting, vibrant discussions. Moreover, these events are an opportunity for the Chicago Harris community to connect with faculty, alumni, and friends.”
Future lectures will occur through next spring. Admission is free*, but an advance RSVP is strongly encouraged. For additional information on the lecture series, visit the Chicago Harris website.
Upcoming 2012/2013 Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture Series Events
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture with James Sallee
6 – 8:00 p.m. | Washington, DC
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture with William Howell, Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics
6 – 8:00 p.m. | New York, NY
Held in conjunction with the University of Chicago Harper Lecture series. Chicago Harris will host a free reception for alumni and friends immediately after the program.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture with Bob Rosner, William E. Wrather Distinguished Service Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics and Physics; co-director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago (EPIC)
6 – 8:00 p.m. | San Francisco, CA
Held in conjunction with the University of Chicago Harper Lecture series. Chicago Harris will host a free reception for alumni and friends immediately after the program.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture
6 – 8:00 p.m. | Washington, DC
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Chicago, IL
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture
6 – 8:00 p.m. | San Francisco, CA
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Chicago Harris Public Policy Lecture
6 – 8:00 p.m. | New York, NY
* - Chicago Harris Public Policy Lectures are free unless held in conjunction with the University of Chicago Harper Lecture Series. For these events, the Harper Lecture admission rate applies: $20 per person and $10 for young alumni (College graduates of the past ten years and professional school graduates of the past five years).
