<div dir="ltr">Correction on Prof. Z<i>v</i>obgo's book talk (since no one is on campus on Saturdays)! She will be joining us on Monday, <b>April 6th</b>! My apologies for the mistake.</div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM Donald Zarate <<a href="mailto:donald.zarate@ucr.edu">donald.zarate@ucr.edu</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Greetings everyone!<div><br></div><div>The purpose of this email is to share a few updates regarding the department’s Speaker Series.</div>
<p>First, unfortunately, we will <strong>not</strong> be able to host Prof. Anand Commissiong next week as originally planned. Due to a personal matter, Prof. Commissiong will be unable to attend.</p>
<p>On a brighter note, we are excited to announce a <strong>book talk by Prof. Kelebogile Zbobgo</strong>! She will join us on <strong>April 4th</strong> at our usual speaker time to present her forthcoming book, <em>Governing Truth: NGOs and the Politics of Transitional Justice</em> (OUP, 2026). Many thanks to Prof. Dionne for helping organize this special event.</p><div>Finally, as a reminder, here is our <strong>remaining lineup for the Speaker Series</strong> this year: </div><div><ul><li>Daniel McDowell (2/18)</li><li>Valentina González-Rostani (3/9)</li><li>Claire Adida (4/20)</li><li>Jonathan Homola (5/4)</li><li>Julia Park (5/18)</li></ul><div>We look forward to seeing you at these events! </div></div></div>
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