As we enter the 21^st century, globalization appears to be bringing diverse cultures and countries closer together. This tremendous change, a product of the last two decades, is seen by some to be the key to the future while others point to issues which may pose serious problems. This year's Borah Symposium will be held April 24-26, 2001. Speakers will be Carlos Fuentes and Francis Fukuyama, as well as a panel representing different points of view.

Tuesday, April 24, 2001

Topic: Economic Globalization
Panel: Delia Aguilar, Judy Edmister, Shaikh Ghazanfar, Dale Graden, and Gundars Rudzitis
7:30 pm, UI Law Courtroom

Wednesday, April 25, 2001

Title: Lights and Shadows of the Global Village
Speaker: Carlos Fuentes (more info)
7:30 pm, UI SUB Ballroom

Thursday, April 26, 2001

Title: Globalization: A Scale & Power Perspective
Speaker: John Bodley
Noon, Clearwater Room, UI Commons

Title: Social Capital, Globalization & Development
Speaker: Francis Fukuyama (more info)
7:30 pm, UI SUB Ballroom

Also during the Spring 2001 semester, there are mini-courses offered by the University of Idaho faculty, with topics related to the conference theme.

Carlos Fuentes: Mexico, the U.S. and the New World Order

Instructor: Dr. Rich Keenan, Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures
Five Thursdays (March 15 and 29; April 5, 12, and 19)
2:30 - 5:15, UCC 225
MRTN 404, Section 02
CRN #51453

Globalization and Development: A Critical Perspective

Instructor: Dr. Gundars Rudzitis, Dept. of Geography
Wednesdays, April 4 to May 9
3:30 - 6:00, McClure Hall 311
MRTN 404, Section 03
CRN #51454