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The Gockel International Symposium 2006

In honor of:

Harry and Berniece Gockel

Topic:

France and the U.S.: Friends and Foes in Global Change

Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Moderator:

Dr. Christie Cathey
Assistant Professor of Phychology,
Missouri Southern State University

The Speakers:

Jean-Benoît Nadeau

Dr. Michael Mosher

The Programs:

Tuesday morning, October 24, 2006

The République Fractured: How the French Deal With Global Influence
9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
Taylor Performing Arts Center
Admission: free
Speaker: Jean-Benoît Nadeau

Tuesday evening, October 24, 2006

Le Divorce ou la Conciliation? France and America in a Screwball Comedy of Remarriage
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
Webster Hall Auditorium
Admission: free
Speaker: Dr. Michael Mosher

Why France Remains Influential
Following the 7:00 p.m. program, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
Webster Hall Auditorium
Admisison: free
Speaker: Jean-Benoît Nadeau

Past Symposia:

• The 2011 Symposium: Charting a New Course for Egypt
• The 2010 Symposium: "The Mystery of Brazil - from Amazon to Z"
• The 2009 Symposium: "Enduring Boundary, Lasting Friendship, Evolving Futures: Canada - U.S. Relations"
• The 2008 Symposium: "Germany & the U.S.: In a Globalized World"
• The 2007 Symposium: "China & the U.S.: Steering a Course for Collision or Convergence?"
• The 2006 Symposium: "France and the U.S.: Friends and Foes in Global Change"
• The 2005 Symposium: "New Horizons in U.S.-Mexico Relations"
• The 2004 Symposium: "After Tsars and Soviets: Russia's Future and Why It Matters"
• The 2003 Symposium: "Cuba After Castro?"
• The 2002 Symposium: "India and South Asia: Conflict, Crisis, and Kashmir"
• The 2001 Symposium: "Rising Sun, Looming Crisis: Japan Facing Reform and Transition in the New Millennium"
• The 2000 Symposium: "America on the Verge of a New Millenium"
• The 1999 Symposium: "Latin America: Peace, Human Progress and New Challenges for the 21st Century"
• The 1998 Symposium: "Africa: The Neglected Continent"
• The 1997 Symposium: "Hong Kong in Transition: The Transfer of Sovereignty to China"

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