Walker Institute
Every semester, the Walker Institute hosts events to further engage students with their degree programs and introduce them to real-world applications while connecting them with the community
Palmetto Forum
The Palmetto Forum is a world affairs luncheon seminar designed to stimulate discussion of international issues within Columbia's professional community.
Area Studies Events
Each semester, our institute hosts events to further explore each of our six world regions with the USC community.
Conferences and Symposiums
The Institute sponsors occasional conferences to bring attention to international events and global issues.
Upcoming Events
Palmetto Forum: "Geopolitical Disrupton and the U.S. Elections"
Date: November 19, 2024
Location: The Palmetto Club
1231 Sumpter St. Columbia, SC 29201
Reading and Craft Talk: Kwame Dawes, Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Novelist, Guggenheim Fellow, Emmy Award Winner
Date: November 1, 2024
Location: Gambrell Hall Room 152