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2025-2026 Calendar
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September2025
Racism and Refugee Resettlement Today: Refugee Protection under the Trump Administration Join us for a talk with Mark Hetfield, HIAS CEO and President, as well as USC’s POIR and Human Rights Professor Steve Swerdlow.
Mark Hetfield first joined HIAS in 1989 as a caseworker in Rome, Italy. He has worked for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, a large law firm as an immigration attorney, and has held multiple roles at HIAS over the years. Since being named HIAS’ President and CEO in 2013, Mark has led the transformation of HIAS from helping refugees from all religious backgrounds.
Mark is proud of HIAS’ role in assisting and resettling refugees of all faiths and ethnicities and as a major implementing partner of the United Nations Refugee Agency and the U.S. Department of State. He is a frequent commentator and writer on refugee issues on television, radio, newspapers, and other media outlets.
Mark holds three degrees from Georgetown University in Washington, DC: a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, a Masters in Business Administration, and a Juris Doctor.
Location: DML 240 – Doheny Memorial Library
12:30 p.m.DML 240
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October2025
US Human Rights Task Force – Panel Discussion The U.S. Human Rights Network Task Force is hosting a consultation with panelists from across the country to discuss the Universal Periodic Review for the United National Human Rights Council. This event will include discussions about economic, social, and political rights.
5:00 p.m.MPH 203
5
November2025
USCIA: A Deep Dive with Former CIA Analyst (and Trojan) Dr. Jerry Laurienti
6:00-7:00 PMSOS B40
3
November2025
US-China Policy: Past Lessons and Modern RealitiesThis event will be a discussion on the evolution of U.S. policy towards China, modern implications for the Indo-Pacific, and considerations for the future with Frank Levin, former Under Secretary for International Trade at the U.S. State Department of Commerce and U.S. Ambassador to Singapore.
5:00-6:00 PMSOS B40
24
February2026
Four Years Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion: Ukrainian and International Voices on the War’s Impact and Steps Forward This event will cover the toll of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, avenues for international justice, and the possibility of a future of a ceasefire. The discussion will include Professor Robert English, Steve Swerdlow, Iryna Zaverukha, and Anastasiia Simakhova.
12:30-1:50 PM
25
February2026
Inside Khamenei’s Iran
Past Crisis Briefings & Current Event Seminars
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Virtual Alumni Chat | Ken Sofer Discusses the International Rescue Committee and Entering the NGO Field
