Elliott School of International Affairs
Upcoming Events (2)
Free
Our Life Is Punk: Policing Youth Culture in Brazil, 1978–82
Wed, 25 Mar 2026at12:00
GW professor Alexander Dent examines how punk emerged among São Paulo’s working-class youth during Brazil’s late dictatorship (1978–82) and how state authorities policed this vibrant scene. Using ethnography and archival sources, the talk reveals tensions between youth culture, authority, and resistance.
Free
Writing Women Back Into History Photo Exhibit
Wed, 25 Mar 2026atAll day
A photo exhibit celebrating women's history month, highlighting figures whose contributions have been overlooked. Organized by the Athena Initiative at George Washington University, the show invites discussion and reflection, with GW students presenting their research and Dean Ayres delivering remarks to launch the event.