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 Closed for the President's Day Holiday

Monday, February 19, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed February 19th, 2024 to observe the President's Day holiday.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Wielding Influence in the Information Environment"

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

Our military forces can deliver a missile into a garage window, yet routinely fail to deliver accurate and resounding messages to friends and foes alike. Automated tools can help in defending against malignant attempts to undermine the U.S. and its partners.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "WPS and the Interagency Part 1"

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

This panel discussion will focus on what each panelist's agency is doing with respect to Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), how it is implemented, why it is important, where there are opportunities for interagency cooperation/collaboration, among other WPS related topics.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "The Information War Fighting Function"

Tuesday, January 23, 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: "China & Zombies"

Tuesday, January 23, 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.

Patio chairs on the U.S. Naval War College campus overlooking the Narragansett Bay and Pell Bridge.

U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Martin Luthur King, Jr. Day Holiday

Monday, January 15, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed January 15th, 2024 to observe the Martin Luthur King, Jr. Day holiday.