Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

4:30pm

Welcome Reception for Global Research Fellows and Scholars

The Reception will take place in the Faculty Library in Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square, New York, NY 10012

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

11:00am

22WSN Welcome Event

We celebrated the arrival of new Academic Year 2011-2012 Straus Fellows, Tikvah Fellows, Emile Noel Fellows, Tikvah Scholars, and J.S.D. students.This event was a wonderful opportunity for all those who are spending the academic year at 22 Washington Square North to get acquainted with each other and to meet other members of the NYU School of Law community.

The event took place in The Faculty Lounge of 22 Washington Sq. North, New York, NY 10011

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

6:00pm

Europe and the United States: A Transatlantic Dialogue

We were delighted to welcome His Excellency, Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:00pm to take part in a discussion alongside three eminent scholars: J.H.H. Weiler, University Professor and Director of The Jean Monnet Center; Gráinne de Búrca, Professor, NYU School of Law; and Renée Haferkamp, Senior Visiting Scholar, Harvard University.

The lecture took place in Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

6:00pm

Eighth Annual Emile Noël Lecture

The Eighth Annual Emile Noël Lecture on the State of the (European) Union was presented by His Excellency Mr. Demetris Christofias, President of the Republic of Cyprus. Professor J.H.H. Weiler, Director of The Jean Monnet Center for International and Regional Economic Law & Justice introduced President Christofias.

The lecture took place in Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

12:00pm

Global Fellows Forum:

Nick Bamforth

The forum took place in Furman Hall, Room 120, 245 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

9:00am

Jean Monnet Workshops:

Breakfast

Margaret Chon, George Letsas

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

12:00pm

Global Fellows Forum:

Federico Parmeggiani

The forum took place in Furman Hall, Room 120, 245 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012

Monday, October 31st, 2011

2:00pm

Presentation:

by Eirik Bjorge and Mads Andenas: National Implementation of European Human Rights: Between Evolution & Margin Of Appreciation

The presentation took place in the Conference Room of 22 Washington Square North, New York, NY 10011

2:00-2:30pm Refreshments to be served
2:30-3:15pm Presentation
3:15-3:45pm Questions and Discussion

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

12:00pm

Global Fellows Forum:

Jennifer Koshan

The forum took take place in Furman Hall, Room 324, 245 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

6:00pm

The Tenth Annual Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Lecture:

The Gruss Lecture this year is entitled "Law and the Political Culture of Israel" and will be delivered by Professor Menachem Mautner, Danielle Rubinstein Professor of Comparative Civil Law and Jurisprudence, Tel Aviv University.

The Annual Gruss Lecture Series was inaugurated in 2003 by Dr. Haym Soloveitchik, who was followed by Moshe Halbertal, Robert Alter, Leon Wieseltier, Michael Walzer, Arnold Eisen, Ruth Gavison, James Kugel and Gary Anderson.

A Kosher reception will follow the lecture.

For more information on the Gruss Lecture series please visit this page

The Lecture took place in Greenberg Lounge, Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Sq. South, NY, NY 10012

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

12:00pm

Jean Monnet Workshops:

Lunch

Rike Kraemer, Barbara Guastaferro, Luigi Crema

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

9:30am

Dr. Tan Hsien-Li made a special presentation of her book "The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights: Institutionalising Human Rights in Southeast Asia."

The presentation took place in the First floor conference room of 22 Washington Sq. North, New York, NY 10011 

Friday, November 18th, 2011

12:00pm

Global Fellows Forum:

Tim Dornis

The forum will take place in Furman Hall, Room 324, 245 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012

Monday, November 21st, 2011

6:00pm

Public Lecture:

The Tikvah Center for Law & Jewish Civilization presents the following lecture as part of The Tikvah Public Lecture Series:

“Can the Halakhah Suspend One's Emotions? Rabbi Soloveitchik, Rashi, and Maimonides on the Laws of Mourning.”

Presented by Lawrence Kaplan

A Post Lecture Reception will follow the presentation.

The lecture will take place in the Faculty Library, Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Sq. South, New York, NY 10012

Monday, November 28th, 2011

6:00pm

Public Lecture:

Straus Institute for the Advanced Study of Law & Justice presents the following lecture as part of The Straus Public Lecture Series:

"International Law and Democratic Sovereignty - Where is the Conflict?"

Presented by Seyla Benhabib

A Post Lecture Reception will follow the presentation.

The lecture will take place in the Faculty Library, Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Sq. South, New York, NY 10012

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

12:00pm

Global Fellows Forum:

Graham Mayeda

The forum will take place in Furman Hall, Room 120, 245 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012

Sunday, April 22nd and Monday, April 23rd, 2011

9:00am

New York Conference on Comparative Law :

Organized by Armin von Bogdandy

The forum will take place in Lester Pollack Colloquim, Furman Hall, 245 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012

Wednesday, February 8th, 2011

6:00pm

Public Lecture:

Yair Lorberbaum will present the Tikvah Public Lecture and discuss his book "Disempowered King," which was recently released in English. 7:30PM - Post Lecture Reception

Tuesday, May 29th and Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

9:00am

Special Sessions:

Annual Junior Faculty Forum for International Law

Sponsored by The Jean Monnet Center for International and Regional Economic Law & Justice

The forum will take place in Lester Pollack Colloquim, Furman Hall, 245 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012