Past Events

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) event calendar is expansive. Through reflection and examination, past NWC events may still highlight our educational and research position in the naval community and the wider defense audience.

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U.S. Naval War College Past Events

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U.S. Naval War College 2024 Women, Peace, and Security Symposium

Thursday, May 02-03, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Naval War College (NWC) will host its 10th annual Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Conference, May 2-3, 2024, in Newport, Rhode Island. This year's theme is "Advancing Gendered Security in a Complex World: Hard Power, Smart Power, Soft Power."

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Operational Contract Support to EUCOM and Ukraine"

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

Mr. Gordon will be provide an overview on Operational Contract Support with a special focus on EUCOM and Ukraine. He will discuss some of the current contracts and capabilities being provided to support Ukrainian operations, shortfalls and future support to the Joint Force's efforts in that theater.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "The Complexity of Leadership"

Monday, April 29, 2024
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

Lectures of Opportunity offers U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to learn more about national and international socio-political subjects that may be of relevance to the NWC community.

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Issues in National Security: "Russian Mercenaries"

Tuesday, April 09, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Rising Seas: National & Global Security Challenges"

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
12:30 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Combined Naval Address on Climate, Energy and Environment is a joint effort to share perspectives and enhance educational opportunities in the intersection of climate, energy and environment with national security.