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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Issues in National Security: "Humanitarian Assistance"

Tuesday, May 03, 2022
4:30 p.m.
Pringle 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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Lectures of Opportunity: "Stoic Social Grit"

Thursday, April 28, 2022
11:45 a.m.
Virtual Event

If you call someone a Stoic, you are probably thinking that they have buttoned up emotions, or can keep calm in the face of adversity, or cultivate resilience through tough inner strength and grit.

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Grassroots AI in the Naval Forces

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
10:50 a.m.
Virtual Event

The virtual Grassroots artificial intelligence (AI) workshop is meant to build community around, and add visibility for, bottom-up, more operationally focused ideas about how AI can help the warfighter.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "Ransomware: The New High Seas Piracy"

Monday, April 11, 2022
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

After the attack on Colonial Pipeline, the DarkSide ransomware gang posted an "apology" that bore striking resemblance to a similar mea culpa issued by arch-pirate Henry Every in the 17th century.

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Naval Command and Staff Online Program 2022 Session Four Begins

Friday, April 08, 2022
Virtual Program

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC), Naval Command and Staff Online Program delivers the NWC Joint Professional Military Education Phase I to students virtually from anywhere. Courses consist of online discussion boards, group projects, individual essays, and other assignments.

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U.S. Naval War College Women, Peace, and Security Symposium 2022

Thursday, April 07-08, 2022
8:30 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The theme for this year's symposium is “Women, Peace, and Security and Organizational Culture: Creating Lasting Change.” This will be hybrid event with keynote, guest speakers and panelists presenting in person. An option for participation via Zoom will be available.

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Issues in National Security: "Drones and Robots"

Tuesday, April 05, 2022
4:30 p.m.
Pringle Auditorium, U.S Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, Rhode Island 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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Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course

Monday, April 04-08, 2022
Evans Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course 22-2 begins on April 4th, 2022 and concludes on April 8th, 2022. This course is a one-week course and is taught at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island three times a year.

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Issues in National Security: "Just War Theory"

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
4:30 p.m.
Pringle Auditorium, U.S Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, Rhode Island 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.