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Upcoming Events for Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs

The Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs is developing solutions to global challenges by building robust, sustainable, transformative relations—among individuals and institutions, globally and locally.

Contact:
Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
(847) 467-2770
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October 2026

Oct

2026

Cities in a World of Disruption: Democracy, Resilience, and the New Role of…

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 720 University Place, Buffett Reading Room, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural

Oct

2026

EDGS Screening: "The Finance Curse" Documentary

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 2001 Sheridan Road, 1205, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural Business/Economy Media/Politics Social Sciences

Oct

2026

Evasive Riches & the Fight against Extreme Inequality | Equality Development…

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM Harris Hall, Room 108, 1881 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural Business/Economy Media/Politics Social Sciences

Oct

2026

Coffee Hour with Roberta Buffett International Spouse and Family Program

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 720 University Place, Second Floor, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural Social Events

Oct

2026

Indonesia's Democratic Decline: Elite Capture, Populist Communication, &…

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 720 University Place, 2nd Floor Reading Room, Evanston, IL 60208 (Hybrid)

Global/Multicultural

Oct

2026

2026 NSAIL Conference on AI & National Security

8:15 AM - 5:30 PM Norris University Center, Louis Room, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural

Oct

2026

From Student to Stateswoman: Undergraduate Conversation with Lilith Verstrynge

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 720 University Place, Reading Room, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural

Oct

2026

The World Without Institutions: Democratic Disillusionment | Buffett Conversation…

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 720 University Place, Reading Room, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural

Oct

2026

Recurring Event

The World Encompassed: Early Modernity and Global Perspectives October 23-24,…

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM University Hall, Hagstrum Room, 1897 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general) Arts/Humanities Global/Multicultural

Oct

2026

Defusing Disasters | Photovoice Photo Gallery & StoryMap Launch

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Community Center, 4822 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Community Engagement Social Events Global/Multicultural Environment

Oct

2026

Where’s George Clooney Now? Sudan’s Invisible War | Roberta Buffett…

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 720 University Place, Buffett Reading Room, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural

Oct

2026

Local News, Globally: Conversation with World Press Institute Fellows

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Fisk Hall, Knight Lab (First Floor), 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural

Oct

2026

Breathing Oxygen into a Failing World Order: Behind the Scenes in Global AI…

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 720 University Place, Buffett Reading Room, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural

November 2026

Nov

2026

Grad Student Colloquium with José Madrid

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 720 University Place, 2nd Floor Reading Room, Evanston, IL 60208 (Hybrid)

Global/Multicultural

Nov

2026

"Who Cares?" 2026 Interdisciplinary Graduate Conference - Day 2

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM University Hall, Hagstrum Room, 1897 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general) Arts/Humanities

Nov

2026

The Yemeni Women Fighting to Preserve Their Heritage | Buffett First Friday…

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 720 University Place, Reading Room, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural

Nov

2026

"The Israeli Career of Hummus," with Dafna Hirsch, The Open University…

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Kresge Hall, 1-515, 1880 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Nov

2026

EDGS Talk: Tati Lathipatud Durriyah

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 720 University Place, 2nd Floor Reading Room, Evanston, IL 60208 (Hybrid)

Global/Multicultural

Nov

2026

Coffee Hour with Roberta Buffett International Spouse and Family Program

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 720 University Place, Second Floor, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural Social Events

December 2026

Dec

2026

Coffee Hour with Roberta Buffett International Spouse and Family Program

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 720 University Place, Second Floor, Evanston, IL 60208

Global/Multicultural Social Events