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Event: Recent Event

Apr 27 2023

April 27 // Move Fast and Break (the Right) Things: Hastening the Clean Energy Transition without Compromising Reliability, Affordability, and the Environment

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Distinguished Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Apr 26 2023

May 9 // Reflections on 20 Years of Homelessness Policy Continuity in Knoxville

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Public Square Series, Event: Recent Event

Apr 24 2023

April 24 // The Sociotechnical Dynamics of Negative Emissions, Carbon Removal, and Solar Geoengineering

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Apr 12 2023

April 20 // U.S. Grand Strategy in a New Era of Great Power Competition: America’s National Story

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Global Security Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Apr 03 2023

April 13 // Carbon Sovereignty: coal, development, and energy transition in the Navajo Nation

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Mar 31 2023

March 31 // U.S. Representative Mark Green hosted by the Baker Center

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Recent Event, Event: Student Programs

Mar 30 2023

March 30 // Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector: Challenges and Policy Options

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Mar 27 2023

March 27 // Braver Angels Collegiate Debate: Should Assault Weapons Be Banned?

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Institute of American Civics, Event: Recent Event

Mar 23 2023

March 23 // A Conversation about Equity and Viability Concerns in Energy Law and Policy

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Mar 09 2023

March 9 // Are Carbon Markets Reshaping the US Electricity Industry?

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Mar 06 2023

March 6 // U.S. Policy in the Indo-Pacific: Standing by our Allies

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Ashe Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Mar 01 2023

March 1 // U.S. – Japan Strategic Alliance Series

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Co-Sponsored Events, Event: Recent Event

Feb 28 2023

Feb. 28 // 2023 Japanese Business Roundtable

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Co-Sponsored Events, Event: Recent Event

Feb 27 2023

Feb. 27 // A Conversation with Dr. Russ Wigginton

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Co-Sponsored Events, Event: Recent Event

Jan 24 2023

Feb. 1 // Energy Resilience in the Face of Climate Change

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Nov 04 2022

China Town Hall : Local Connections, National Reflection

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Co-Sponsored Events, Event: Recent Event

Nov 03 2022

NOV 3 // Economics and Epidemiology: Beyond Dollars and Cents

Professor Bayham will highlight several insights from interdisciplinary efforts, discussing their application during the COVID-19 pandemic and suggest a path forward for research on economic epidemiology.

NOV 3 , 2022 • 1:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Nov 02 2022

NOV 2 // Analyzing and Addressing Gun Violence in Knoxville: Key People, Places and Strategies

Thomas Abt returns to the Baker Center to provide an update on the work he has been doing with Knoxville to identify local sources of gun violence and develop strategies to reduce them.

NOV 2, 2022 • 5:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Public Square Series, Event: Recent Event

Oct 13 2022

OCT 13 // How China’s Rare Earth Monopoly is Reshaping the World

China’s early strategy of capturing a market share for production of rare earth elements now puts China in a controlling position of critical materials.

OCT 13, 2022 • 1:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Oct 07 2022

OCT 27 // Vulnerability of U.S. Water Supply to Climate Change

Dr. Travis Warziniack will discuss his study on the trends in freshwater use and supply throughout the U.S. and their implications for future shortages.

OCT 27, 2022 • 1:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Oct 07 2022

NOV 4 // Regeneration: Healing the Earth to End Climate Change

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Co-Sponsored Events, Event: Recent Event

Oct 07 2022

NOV 11 // Base Politics: The Double-Edged Sword of Jacksonian Squatter Democracy

Historian John Suval will give a lecture that examines the dangers of unleashing forces that defy political control by discussing Jacksonian Squatter Democracy.

NOV 11, 2022 • 12:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Recent Event

Oct 07 2022

DEC 1 // A Vision for Future Mobility for Tennessee

Kevin Heaslip will discuss the Center’s future research that will look into advancements of transportation electrification and digitization promise to revolutionize the future of mobility at a scale that will transform the movement of people and goods all over the world.

DEC 1, 2022 • 1:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event, News

Oct 06 2022

OCT 21 // Vols Making an Impact in International Development

Learn how to build a meaningful career working for a global nonprofit from some Volunteers who came before you.

OCT 21, 2022 • 12:30 pm

Lindsay Young Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Co-Sponsored Events, Event: Recent Event, News

Oct 06 2022

OCT 24 // Are Our Differences of Political Opinion Still Making Us Stronger?

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan and Heidi Heitkamp have a conversation about how our institutions and communities can navigate passionate disagreements.

OCT 24, 2022 • 6:00PM

Student Union Ballroom

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Institute of American Civics, Event: Recent Event, News

Sep 21 2022

OCT 3 // Energy & Environment Forum: “A Renewed Commitment to Environmental and Energy Justice”

Dr. Tony Reames: “A Renewed Commitment to Environmental and Energy Justice.”

OCT. 3, 2022 • 1:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Co-Sponsored Events, Event: Energy and Environment Distinguished Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event, News

Sep 09 2022

Sept. 14// Leadership and Governance: Civility, Understanding and Statesmanship

Join the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy and the Bipartisan Policy Center for a candid conversation with former Govs. Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam.

Sept. 14, 2022 • 11:45am

Bipartisan Policy Center

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Recent Event, News

Sep 09 2022

Sept 20 // Listen. Learn. Lead. Week: “The Right to Vote” with Jeffrey Rosen

“The Right to Vote” with Jeffrey Rosen.

Sept. 20, 2022 • 5:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Institute of American Civics, Event: Recent Event, News

Sep 09 2022

Sept 21 // Public Square Series: “Why Vote?” Panel Discussion with Local Leaders

“Why Vote?” Panel Discussion with Local Leaders as part of Public Square Series

Sept. 21, 2022 • 5:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Institute of American Civics, Event: Public Square Series, Event: Recent Event, News

Sep 09 2022

CANCELLED Sept 23 // Listen. Learn. Lead. Week: “Calling In The Calling Out Culture” with Loretta Ross

“Calling In The Calling Out Culture” with Loretta Ross

Sept. 23, 2022 • 5:00pm

Toyota Auditorium

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Recent Event, News

Sep 09 2022

Sept. 24 // Listen. Learn. Lead. Week: “Voter and Civic Engagement” Tailgate

“Voter and Civic Engagement” Tailgate

Sept. 24 • 11:00am

Baker Center Parking Lot

Written by Patricia Contic · Categorized: Event: Recent Event, News

Aug 15 2022

AUG 22 // Big Orange Welcome: Vol is a Verb

Vol is a Verb, an event designed to introduce new students to tools they can use to engage in meaningful and vital conversations.

AUG 22, 2022 • 7:30pm

THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Recent Event

Aug 15 2022

AUG 24 // Ice Cream Social

Please join us in kicking off the fall semester with free ice cream!

AUG 24, 2022 • 5pm

TOYOTA AUDITORIUM

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Recent Event

Jul 24 2022

AUG 30 // Ashe Lecture Series: Admiral Harry Harris

Admiral Harry Harris Visits the Baker Center as Part of the Ashe Lecture Series

AUG 30, 2022 • 5:30pm

TOYOTA AUDITORIUM

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Ashe Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

May 23 2022

The College Pipeline in East Tennessee: Where We Are, Where We’re Going, and Policy Options

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Co-Sponsored Events, Event: Recent Event

May 04 2022

Stop Violence, Save Lives: Evidence-Informed Strategies for Reducing Violent Crime

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Public Square Series, Event: Recent Event

May 02 2022

MAY 2 // Ashe Lecture with Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Ashe Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Apr 28 2022

Preventing La Crosse Encephalitis Infections in the Children of East TN

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Recent Event

Apr 22 2022

Hypersonic Technology: What it is, Why it Matters, and the State of American Defense Capabilities

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Baker Cafe Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Apr 12 2022

Knox County Commission District 10 and 11 at-large Forum

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Recent Event

Apr 08 2022

Baker Cafe: Taking the Pulse of the U.S. Economy’s Lifeblood

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Baker Cafe Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Apr 07 2022

A Rational Basis for Hope: Human Behavior Modeling and Climate Change with Dr. Louis J. Gross

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Apr 05 2022

Knox County Commission Districts 3 and 7 Forum

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Recent Event

Mar 31 2022

2022 Baker Distinguished Lecture with Jonathan Haidt

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Baker Distinguished Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Mar 25 2022

Higher Education at a Crossroads: Funding, Accountability, and Governance Challenges of Today’s Universities

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Baker Cafe Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Mar 24 2022

Regional Approaches to Achieve Industrial Decarbonization in the US with Valerie Karplus

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event

Mar 22 2022

RELYANT Global Supporting US Policy in Africa

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Global Security Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Mar 21 2022

‘Listen. Learn. Lead.’ Week

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Recent Event, News

Mar 10 2022

Research-Practice Partnerships: Working Together to Enhance Health

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Recent Event

Mar 10 2022

Producing Bioenergy with Benefits

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Energy and Environment Forum, Event: Recent Event, News

Mar 07 2022

Ashe Lecture Series: Asia Policy Challenges for the Biden Administration with Ambassador Ken Weinstein

Recent Events

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Ashe Lecture Series, Event: Recent Event

Feb 21 2022

Baker Center Co-Launches Giants of the Senate Lecture Series

Written by Jill Knight · Categorized: Event: Recent Event, News

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