What: "What is Happening in Russia?"
LINKS for further information:
Other October events:
Who: A talk by John Burk, Retired Russia Specialist, DLI Russia Language Graduate, and former
Navy Chaplain
Navy Chaplain
Where: Carmel Valley Library
When: Saturday, 6 Oct, 1015
LINKS for further information:
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/inc/pr/20120920/cvlibraryrussiatalk.pdf
http://www.allsaintscarmel.org/the-rev-john-h-burk/
Bio:
Mr. Burk graduated from the Russian program at the Defense Language Institute in 1961 and spent three years with the Army Security Agency as a German and Russian Linguist and Intelligence Analyst. He has done extensive study and travel in Russia, with most recent trips in 2005, 2008 and 2011. He holds a B.S. in Life Science from Union College, an M.A. in Theology from Seabury Western Theological Seminary, a Masters in Library Science from San Jose State University, and post graduate work in Anthropology from the University of Utah. Mr. Burk has worked as a U.S. Navy Chaplain, a low income housing specialist for the Episcopal Dioceses of Utah, Rochester, and San Joaquin, and s a Senior Librarian for the California Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections State Prison. He is currently active in the Monterey History and Arts Association, the Carmel Foundation and Casa Serrano Docent program.
http://www.allsaintscarmel.org/the-rev-john-h-burk/
Bio:
Mr. Burk graduated from the Russian program at the Defense Language Institute in 1961 and spent three years with the Army Security Agency as a German and Russian Linguist and Intelligence Analyst. He has done extensive study and travel in Russia, with most recent trips in 2005, 2008 and 2011. He holds a B.S. in Life Science from Union College, an M.A. in Theology from Seabury Western Theological Seminary, a Masters in Library Science from San Jose State University, and post graduate work in Anthropology from the University of Utah. Mr. Burk has worked as a U.S. Navy Chaplain, a low income housing specialist for the Episcopal Dioceses of Utah, Rochester, and San Joaquin, and s a Senior Librarian for the California Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections State Prison. He is currently active in the Monterey History and Arts Association, the Carmel Foundation and Casa Serrano Docent program.
Other October events:
2 October, 7 PM
11 October, 1730-UTC, Conversations in Carmel. “Fusun, Akarsa, PhD, head of the Science Education Department at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, is doing research on the cultural interface between Eastern and Western business people. She has some fascinating and sometimes amusing stories to tell about ways we misinterpret one another's social cues which affects the success of our interactions. She will also share with us her personal thoughts on the current geopolitical trends in Turkey. Professor Akarsa is a visiting professor at MIIS this year.”
From the UN Association, Monterey Bay Chapter-- a great event and opportunity for all FAO/RAS/PAS interested.
The Arab Uprising: Implications for US Policy and the Role of the UN
Who: Ms. Nadia Hijab, Palestinian/Syrian author, journalist and development specialist. Co-founder, Al-Shabaka, The Palestinian Policy Network
When: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Irvine Auditorium of the Monterey Institute of International Studies (499 Pierce at Jefferson in Monterey)
Other: Free admission, an informal meet-the-speaker reception will follow the program
11 October, 1730-UTC, Conversations in Carmel. “Fusun, Akarsa, PhD, head of the Science Education Department at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, is doing research on the cultural interface between Eastern and Western business people. She has some fascinating and sometimes amusing stories to tell about ways we misinterpret one another's social cues which affects the success of our interactions. She will also share with us her personal thoughts on the current geopolitical trends in Turkey. Professor Akarsa is a visiting professor at MIIS this year.”
NPS STUDENTS AND FACULTY, PLEASE COMMENT WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT.
9 November, 1730-UTC, Conversations in Carmel. “Norman Naimark, the Robert and Florence McDonnel Professor of Eastern European Studies at Stanford University and author of several important books on the Balkans, will help us sort through the current state of affairs in that part of Europe. What is still in store for Serbia and Kosovo at this time? How have these countries recovered, or not? What is important for us to understand about the effect of the Balkan situation currently on the EU and the world? ”
NPS STUDENTS AND FACULTY, PLEASE COMMENT WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT.
