Georgia Tech EUCE Upcoming Events

Barack Obamaʼs America: What Are the Implications for Europe? A lecture by Laurent Cohen- Tanugi

allison — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:28:04 -0500

Start: 11/13/2009 - 19:00

End: 11/13/2009 - 21:00

Laurent Cohen- Tanugi
Barack Obamaʼs America: What Are the Implications for Europe?
November 13th, at 7 p.m.
Georgia Tech College of Management Room 200
800 West Peachtree Street NW

The election of Barack Obama stirred great enthusiasm in Europe, as elsewhere in the world. The new president seems to Europeans to be not only the antithesis of George W. Bush, but also closer to European values and sensibilities in the international realm. Is this myth or reality? What will Barack Obamaʼs foreign policy be like? How will the trans-Atlantic relationship evolve? Is the new America really more in step with Europe?

An international lawyer and member of the Paris and New York bars, Laurent Cohen-Tanugi specializes in trans-national mergers and acquisitions and international arbitration. He holds a degree from the Ecole normale supérieure and the Institut dʼétudes politiques de Paris [Institute of Political Studies of Paris]. He also has a degree in French language and literature and is a graduate of both Paris and Harvard Law Schools.

The EU Center is co-sponsoring this talk with the Alliance Francaise d'Atlanta. The event is free to GA Tech students, staff and faculty. Cost is $5 for AF members and $10 for non-members. Please RSVP to: 404 875 1211.

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EUCE and School of Modern Languages Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

allison — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:45:37 -0400

Start: 11/09/2009 - 11:00

End: 11/09/2009 - 12:30

Lecture - Monday, November 9, 11am
“Berlin Kreuzberg SO 36 – Before and After the Fall of the Berlin Wall.”
By Peter Frischmuth, Photographer
Location: Crescent Room, Stamps Student Center

The European Union Center of Excellence and the School of Modern Languages, in partnership with German Consulate and Goethe Institute of Atlanta are happy to invite you to the commemoration this important event in German history.
With an opening statement provided by the School of Modern Languages Chair Dr. Phil McKnight, German photographer Peter Frischmuth will present his revealing photo exhibition of Berlin, taken before and after the Fall of the Wall. Containing photos from 7 years before the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1982, as well as from 2009, Mr. Frischmuth’s exhibition provides an insightful account of the social and physical transitions which have taken place in Berlin since 1989.

“Kruezberg SO 36” illustrates the stark changes that have taken place in the Berlin neighborhood of Kreuzberg since 1989. Located in West Berlin and surrounded by the Berlin Wall on three sides until 1989, Kreuzberg has transformed itself from a sleepy “dead-end” neighborhood during the Cold War to Berlin’s present-day center of urban-alternative culture. Mr. Frischmuth, whose photos have been featured in major German publications such as Der Spiegel, Focus and Stern, offers views of this
startling contrast through his personal discourse and experience as well as through his photographic contribution.

This event is free and open to the public.

A Roundtable Discussion with Andrew James, Manchester Institute of Innovation Research at Manchester Business School

allison — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:02:12 -0400

Start: 10/01/2009 - 08:30

End: 10/01/2009 - 22:00

Roundtable Discussion: “Security Research in the European Union Seventh Framework Programme: A Preliminary Analysis of Discontinuous Policy Innovation”
By Andrew James, Manchester Institute of Innovation Research
October 1, 2009, 8:30am - 10:00am
The Sam Nunn Conference Room, Ivan Allen College Building

The EU Center will host Andrew James on the morning of October 1st for a roundtable discussion of his research. Coffee and pastries will be served.

Andrew James is a Senior Lecturer in Science & Technology Policy & Management at Manchester Business in the United Kingdom, a Senior Research Fellow at the Manchester Institute for Innovation Research and the theme leader of the University of Manchester Aerospace Research Institute’s Enterprise Solutions Group. His research focuses on four broad and complementary themes: transatlantic defense industrial and technological relationships; consolidation and globalization in the aerospace and defense industry; the industrial, procurement and budgetary challenges of military modernization; and, science and technology policy and management issues related to defense and security. Positions have included:
• Member of the EU Institute for Security Studies Independent Expert Working Group
• External expert to the EU Research Advisory
• Coordinator of the EU FP6-funded PRIME network of the InnoMil research group
• Consultant to the European Commission, FOI (the Swedish government’s defense research agency), and the Center for Naval Analyses and BAE Systems
• Member of the UK official delegation to several NATO conferences

Robert Bell Lecture and Luncheon: "The Debate Over Missile Defense in Europe"

allison — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:50:12 -0400

Start: 10/12/2009 - 13:00

End: 10/12/2009 - 14:30

Lecture and Lunch – October 12, 2009, 1:00pm
“The Debate Over Missile Defense in Europe”
By Robert Bell, Senior Vice President, SAIC
Location: Wardlaw Center, Gordy Room

On Monday, October 12th, the EUCE and CISTP will host Robert Bell for a campus luncheon talk to discuss the debate over missile defense in Europe. This event is free and open to the public and lunch will be provided. To reserve a lunch and receive directions, please respond by email to alevin@gatech.edu by noon on Friday, October 9, 2009.

As Account Manager for NATO-EUCOM, Robert Bell coordinates the activities of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Business Units pursuing contract opportunities at NATO and the U.S. European Command. Prior to joining SAIC in 2004, he served as NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defense Investment from 1999-2003. In this capacity, Mr. Bell chaired NATO’s Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD) and its C3 Board (NC3B) and directed NATO International Staff activities in the areas of common funding, resource coordination, missile defense, airspace management and air defense.

From 1993-1999, Mr. Bell worked at the White House National Security Council (NSC) as a Special Assistant to President Clinton for National Security Affairs and as the NSC Senior Director for Defense Policy and Arms Control. In 1997, Mr. Bell was also assigned responsibilities as the NSC Counselor. From 1981-1993, Mr. Bell served on the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and Armed Services, working for Senators Charles Percy and Sam Nunn, respectively. His career also includes six years at the Congressional Research Service (CRS), including a one year assignment in Brussels, where he served as staff director of the Military Committee of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. From 1969 until 1975, he served as an Air Force officer in the air traffic control and communications field, commanding a squadron at the age of 24.

Robert Bell holds a Master of Arts degree (1970) in International Security Studies from Tufts University, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a Bachelor of Science degree (1969) in International Affairs from the United States Air Force Academy. His professional affiliations include the Council on Foreign Relations, the Air Force Association, the NATO Industrial Advisory Group, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and the Strategic Advisors Group of the Atlantic Council.

Business Breakfast: Investing in Poland: Developing and Executing Entry Strategies - Common Mistakes & Enabling Dealmakers

allison — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:34:00 -0400

Start: 05/19/2009 - 09:00

End: 05/19/2009 - 11:30

Organized by The Polish-American Chamber of The Southern U.S. in Atlanta-PACC-South

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 · 9:00-11:30am
World Trade Center Atlanta (Lower Lobby Suite 100) · 303 Peachtree Street NE

Tickets are $25 and $35 at the door. Please click here for additional information and the registration form. For more information and reservations, please contact Rachel Taylor at 770-250-1617 (phone), 770-514-6799 (fax) or rtaylor@csmresearch.com.

9:00-9:45am - Registration and Business Breakfast

9:45-10:00am - Opening Remarks

Chairman of Polish-American Chamber SE, Atlanta

Associate Director for the European Union Center of Excellence at Georgia Tech and Managing Director of Market Access International, Inc.

10:00-10:45am - Keynote Presentations

Minister: Investment & Trade Opportunities in Poland

Governor of the Malopolska (Krakow Region): Opportunities in the Krakow Region

CEO Selvita Ltd.: Biotech Industry in Poland

10:45-11:30am - Panel Discussion / Question & Answer Session

President PACC & Managing Partner of Corporate Strategies International, Inc.

•Developing & Executing International Strategies

•Landmines-Common Mistakes in Cross-Border Investment

Minster Counselor & Head of Investments and Trade, Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington

V.P. UPS International Marketing

Partner, McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP

CEO Malopolska Regional Development Agency

Mr. Kopeć CEO Krakow Technology Park

11:30-11:45am - Coffee and networking opportunity

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*Sponsored by:

UPS Corporation

Poland Embassy in Washington, Trade and Investment Department

*Also organized and supported by:

European Union Center of Excellence at Georgia Tech

World Trade Center Atlanta

Roundtable Discussion: Competition and Collaboration in the Transatlantic Aerospace Sector

allison — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:39:25 -0400

Start: 05/12/2009 - 09:00

End: 05/12/2009 - 13:00

Dr. David Thornton · Professor, Campbell University
Dr. Vicki Birchfield · Director, EUCE at Georgia Tech
Jimmy Burns · JWB Communication Services LLC
Timothy Gallagher · PhD Student, Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 · 9:00am - 1:00pm
The Sam Nunn Conference Room · Ivan Allen College Building · Georgia Tech
781 Marietta St · Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Free and Open to the Public. RSVP required by Friday, May 8th to allison.smith@inta.gatech.edu

9:00-9:30am - Coffee and Pastries

9:30-10:30am - Presentations

“The Political Economy of the Airbus-Boeing Rivalry in Large Commercial Aircraft (LCA) Manufacturing”
By Dr. David Thornton, Campbell University

“The Role of SME Suppliers to Airbus and Boeing: An Investor’s Perspective”

“Beyond the State-Market Paradigm: Political and Theoretical Implications of the Airbus-Boeing Dispute”

10:30-11:30am - Open Discussion

11:30-1:00pm - Luncheon

*All participants are invited to lunch immediately following the roundtable. The EUCE will have a guest table at the Atlanta Press Club for a luncheon address with John King of CNN. Click here for more details.

Public Forum: The European Union and its Relevance for Atlanta as a Global City

allison — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:18:20 -0400

Start: 05/11/2009 - 15:30

End: 05/11/2009 - 17:30

May 11, 2009 · 3:30-5:30pm
LeCraw Auditorum · College of Management · Georgia Tech
800 West Peachtree Street NW

Co-sponsored by the Georgia Department of Economic Development

Free and Open to the Public. No RSVP required. Parking and driving directions (including MARTA) can be found here. Please see below for walking directions.

3:30-4:00pm - Light Refreshments and Information Fair

4:00-5:30pm - Panel Discussion and Q & A

Welcoming Remarks:

Dr. Vicki Birchfield, Director, European Union Center of Excellence at Georgia Tech

Commissioner Kenneth C. Stewart, Georgia Department of Economic Development

The Hon. George Novak, Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic

Keynote Speaker:

Mr. Anthony Smallwood, Head of Press and Public Diplomacy for the European Commission Delegation to Washington, D.C.

Panelists:

The Hon. Benoit Standaert, Consul General of the Kingdom of Belgium

The Hon. Peter Wickenden, Deputy Consul General of the United Kingdom

The Hon. Philippe Ardanaz, Consul General of the French Republic

The Hon. Dr. Lutz Goergens, Consul General of Federal Republic of Germany

The Hon. Vassilious Gouloussis, Consul General of the Hellenic Republic

Mr. Wolfgang Krueger, Executive Director, Goethe-Zentrum / German Cultural Center – Atlanta

Ms. Hélène Courault Touré, Executive Director, Alliance Française d'Atlanta

Mr. Jim Blair, Senior Manager, Global Business Development, Georgia Department of Economic Development

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*Walking Directions to LeCraw Auditorium (Rm 100) from Technology Square Parking Deck*

From the parking deck, travel north (left) to the intersection of Fifth Street and Spring Street. Cross Spring Street and walk along Fifth Street for one block. You will find the entrance to the College of Management on your right (just before the intersection of Fifth St. and West Peachtree St). After entering the building, turn left and Room 100 (LeCraw Auditorium) will be on your left.

Public Talk: "The Quality of Democracy in the New EU Member States"

allison — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:25:05 -0400

Start: 04/15/2009 - 12:00

End: 04/15/2009 - 13:00

Dr. Andrew Roberts · Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 · 12:00-1:00pm
Room 320 · Student Center · Georgia Tech
350 Ferst Drive NW

Free and open to the public. RSVPs are appreciated by Tuesday, April 14, 2009 to allison.smith@inta.gatech.edu. Parking and driving directions to the Student Center can be found here.

Join us for the first in a series of discussions on the Institutional and Cultural Transformations of the EU: From 6 to 27 Member States.

Andrew Roberts is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science at Princeton University in 2003. He has a forthcoming book to be published by Cambridge University Press titled, "The Quality of Democracy in Eastern Europe: Public Preferences and Policy Choices." He has also published a book titled, "From Good King Wenceslas to the Good Soldier Svejk: A Dictionary of Czech Culture (Central European University Press, 2005)." His main fields of interest are Eastern Europe, democracy, democratic institutions, and social policy. He also recently completed a manuscript titled "The Not For Dummies Guide to College."

The 15th Annual Georgia Tech Global Business Forum

allison — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:41:37 -0400

Start: 04/08/2009 - 07:15

End: 04/08/2009 - 17:00

"Brazil and Its Markets - Opportunities and Strategies for US-Based Firms in a Restructuring World"

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 · 7:15am-5:00pm
Venue: UPS Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia

Organized by
The Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)

In collaboration with
The Brazilian‐American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia · Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta · Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta · Georgia Department of Economic Development · Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce · U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Export Assistance Center

Presented by
UPS

Please join us for the 15th Annual Global Business Forum- Brazil and its Markets: Business Opportunities for U.S.-Based Firms. This one-day special conference for decision makers is designed to provide a preview of economic, business, and political developments in Brazil. Technology and business executives who attend will be able to identify market opportunities, to overcome regulatory and cultural challenges, and to develop targeted strategies to maximize their competitive advantage in the context of one of the fastest growing markets in the world, Brazil.

For more information, the schedule, or to register, please click here or contact James Hoadley at 1-404-894-4379 or James.hoadley@mgt.gatech.edu.

Sponsored by
GreenbergTraurig · UPS · APEXBrasil · Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta · Delta Airlines · Hartsfield‐Jackson Atlanta International Airport · The European Union Center of Excellence, Georgia Tech · Stefanini IT Solutions · CarrierWeb Ltd. · WorkingBuildings

Lecture: "Integration the French way, Integration the American way"

allison — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:15:01 -0400

Start: 04/10/2009 - 19:00

End: 04/10/2009 - 20:00

Nicole Bacharan · Historian and Political Scientist

Friday, April 10, 2009 · 7:00pm
Room 200 · College of Management · Georgia Tech
800 West Peachtree Street NW

Free for students and faculty. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 8, 2009 to 404-875-1211 or at admin@afatl.com. Driving and parking directions to Technology Square parking deck can be found here.

Many French people are convinced that, far from being united, American society is divided into communities, within which the most disadvantaged are said to be victims of constant discrimination. Depending on their origins, citizens are thought not to have the same rights, with blacks always pushed to the fringes of society. In ghetto neighborhoods, immigrants stay divided into competing groups. And the “races” are tallied up, with varying treatments and quotas applied, which in turn cultivates disparate identities that pose a threat to national cohesion.

What is the real situation? What is the reality of affirmative action, which, strangely, is translated into French as “positive discrimination”? How does it work? What are the results? France has often denounced “American communalism” by making it the model to avoid. But does the French model work better? Is France truly the country of equal rights where each citizen is integrated, irrespective of gender, religion, or ethnicity? Is it fair, or in keeping with the republican ideal, to refuse to take into account citizen’s gender or race – which also has the effect of making it impossible to take a poll on the real situation of minorities? In the name of important principles, doesn’t France run the risk of achieving the very opposite of what is sought? The unprejudiced comparison of the French and American systems holds some surprises, and allows us to learn useful lessons for better integration.

Download flyer here.
For background information on Ms. Bacharan, please click here.

*Event made possible by the generous sponsorship of Banta Immigration Law, Ltd. and organized by the Délégation générale of Alliance Française in the United States.