Stories tagged with: Menard Family George Washington Forum

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OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to Oct. 13 lecture on ‘Work, Leisure and Human Flourishing’

October 1, 2026 2 min

Ohio University's Menard Family George Washington Forum will present the free, public lecture by Professor Jennifer Frey, Ph.D., from the University of Virginia.
The Contemporary History Institute and The George Washington Forum Present "I Too Was There: Gifford B. Doxsee, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., and Their Shared Experiences at Dresden's Slaughterhouse-Five," Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Alden Library 319
Expert Speakers

April 8 event to focus on shared experiences of acclaimed author Vonnegut and former OHIO professor in World War II

March 28, 2025 4 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum and the Contemporary History Institute will host Dr. Kevin C. Ruffner and Ohio University alumna Isabel Huber Planton for the Tuesday, April 8 presentation.
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British History

Washington Forum event will explore the history of greed

February 18, 2025 2 min

Guest speaker Dr. Penelope Ismay will discuss the topic of greed at the Menard Family George Washington Forum March 20.
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Lecture

'Exploration, Empires and the Origins of Global Capitalism' lecture Feb. 11

January 27, 2025 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum will host Dr. Emma Griffin for a free public lecture exploring how empire and exploration shaped global capitalism.

Joel Mokyr

"The Enlightenment and Economic Growth" topic of upcoming Menard Family George Washington Forum

September 16, 2024 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts Joel Mokyr, Ph.D., discussing "The Enlightenment and Economic Growth" on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in Baker Center Theater.
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'Business Education, Relationships, and Making the World a Better Place': Menard Family George Washington forum slated for March 6

February 27, 2024 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum will host Flagler College economics professor Derek K. Yonai on Wednesday March 6 at 6 p.m. in the Baker Theater.
George Washington Forum

How the World Became Rich: The Historical Origins of Economic Growth, Feb. 19

January 23, 2024 3 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum will host Dr. Jared Rubin discussing "How the World Became Rich: The Historical Origins of Economic Growth" on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Walter Hall Rotunda.

Andrew Wilkins

OHIO community invited to Menard Family George Washington Forum Nov. 7 event: ‘The Science of Man’ and the Problems of the Wealth of Nations: History and Philosophy in the Scottish Enlightenment

October 26, 2023 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum will host Andrew Wilkins on Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. in Baker University Center 240. This event is free and open to the public.
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Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts 'Do Markets Corrupt Our Morals?' on Oct. 3

September 21, 2023 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts Ginny Choi discussing "Do Markets Corrupt Our Morals?" on Oct.  3.
William Easterly, portrait

Menard Family George Washington Forum presents 'Saviors vs. Liberators: the Debate on Ending Global Poverty' on Oct. 9

September 21, 2023 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts William Easterly discussing "Saviors vs. Liberators: the Debate on Ending Global Poverty" on Monday, Oct. 9.
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Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts talk on Meaningful Economics on Sept. 20

September 15, 2023 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts Bart J. Wilson discussing "Meaningful Economics" on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
History of Capitalism Conference participants at Ohio University

History of Capitalism Conference calls for re-evaluating benefits of informal economies

April 21, 2023 3 min

The History of Capitalism Conference, brought together scholars working in entrepreneurship and informal economies from across the globe to discuss "Capitalism and Informality."
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Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts 'Two (of the Seven) Deadly Economic Sins' on March 7

March 2, 2023 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts James Otteson discussing "Two (of the Seven) Deadly Economic Sins" on Tuesday, March 7.
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Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts 'America’s Rivalry with China and Why It’s Vital to Confront Beijing' on Feb. 22

February 21, 2023 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts Elbridge Colby discussing "America’s Rivalry with China and Why It’s Vital to Confront Beijing" on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Michael Munger

Menard Family George Washington Forum to host Michael Munger in Baker Theater on Feb. 9

February 6, 2023 1 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum will present “Is Capitalism Sustainable in a Democracy,” on Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Baker Center Theater.
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