
Global Spotlight Series
History of the Global Spotlight Series
Upcoming Events
A Real Realistic Look at International Development
Forsyth 101A
11/04/2026 04:00 PM
A Global Spotlight Presentation on Lessons from our decades in the field with USAID
and NGOs
Featuring Meredith Jackson-de Graffenried and Jeff de Graffenried, Jr.
Does foreign aid work, and what is it really like to live overseas working in ID?
Two ID
veterans with decades overseas with USAID and international NGOs share candid
stories from the field, including projects that succeeded, ones that failed, and
lessons that changed how they think about helping communities. They will explain
how development organizations work, discuss the current state of U.S. foreign
assistance, and offer practical advice for students curious about careers abroad or
in international work at home. All majors are welcome, and questions are
encouraged.
Past Events
April 16, 2026 - Government, Society, Ðǿմ«Ã½
March 25, 2026 - The Relations of Nations - The Dance of Diplomacy
February 25, 2026 - The Ukraine-Russia War - Four Years In
September 25, 2025 - International Trade
November 12, 2025 - Nuclear Weapons
March 25, 2025 - Rise of Populism
February 13, 2025 - The Museo de la Malvinas
January 29, 2025 - Migration
April 8, 2024 - Artificial Intelligence
February 21, 2024 - The Russian-Ukraine War: Two Years In