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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Lectures of Opportunity: "Get Real, Get Better"

Friday, June 02, 2023
12:00 p.m.
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“Get Real, Get Better” (GRGB) calls for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem-solving best practices to empower our people to achieve exceptional performance.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Mindful Resilience and Cognitive Fitness"

Thursday, June 01, 2023
12:00 p.m.
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Mindfulness is often thought of as a way to promote emotional well-being and resilience and to reduce stress. While it has indeed been shown to be a useful tool in achieving those outcomes, research has also indicated that it can strengthen areas of cognitive performance.

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National Security Decision Making Course Ends

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The National Security Decision Making course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on February 23, 2023 and concludes on May 31, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Joint Maritime Operations Course Ends

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Joint Maritime Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on February 21st, 2023 and concludes on May 31, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, May 29, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed May 29th, 2023 to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Ethics and Emerging Military Technology Program"

Monday, May 22, 2023
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

Ethics and Emerging Military Technology (EEMT) Graduate Certificate is the combination of specialized research and coursework examining the nexus of ethics and emerging technology that goes above and beyond the Naval War College M.A. degree.

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Issues in National Security: "Operation Iraqi Freedom: A Planner's Perspective"

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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.