Thursday
Capital Perspectives: Tourism’s Economic Impact
Listen as the senior vice president of research for the U.S. Travel Association sounds off on President Barack Obama’s plans to bolster tourism in America to aid the economy.
Duques Hall, Room 553 – 2 to 3 p.m.
Is Israeli-Palestinian Peace Still Possible?
Learn about the secret negotiations between Hamas and Israel with Gershon Baskin, the founder of the think-tank the Israel Palestine Center for Research and Information.
1957 E St., Room 602 – 6 p.m.
Trivia night
Rack up trivia points in a team of five to win prizes. A $10-per-person donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is required to join the event, hosted by Epsilon Sigma Alpha.
Marvin Center, Room 413 – 8 to 10 p.m.
Friday
Rethinking Nuclear Weapons
Hear the latest nuclear policy arguments of the post-Cold War era from Ward Wilson, a senior fellow at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, at an event sponsored by Nuclear Policy Talks.
1957 E St., Room 505 – Noon to 1:30 p.m.