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
February 25: Palmetto Forum: My Parents and the Holocaust
Speaker: Dr. Lilly Filler
Time: 12-1
Location: Palmetto Club
April 17-18: The USC Migration Lab is co-sponsoring the 2026 SEISA conference in Charlotte, NC.
7th Annual Southeastern Immigrant Studies Association Conference
Theme: Unraveling the Complexities of Migration: Power, Identity, and Belonging
Date: Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18
Location: Dubois Center, Charlotte, NC
Submissions are due by January 30th.