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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Spring Electives Fair

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
2:00 p.m.
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Our electives program at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) provides the opportunity for students to explore subjects not in the core curriculum, enhance their regional expertise or examine core subjects in greater detail.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Rising Tensions in the East China Sea"

Monday, February 13, 2023
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

China's Xi Jinping professed in 2012, shortly before he was elected president, that the Chinese dream is "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." Since then, China has sought to become a naval power and expanded its law enforcement agency and authorized to use weapons to it.

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New Student Orientation

Monday, February 13-15, 2023
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

New student orientation is a multi-day event designed to prepare you for your upcoming U.S. Naval War College experience and give you the information you will need to be ready when classes begin.

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Issues in National Security: "Homeland Defense"

Tuesday, February 07, 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.

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Navy Information Warfighting Development Center Carrier Hunt Game

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Naval War College will host a team from the Navy Information Warfighting Development Center who will facilitate an interactive board game called "Carrier Hunt."

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Issues in National Security: "Humanitarian Assistance"

Tuesday, January 24, 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.