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: "Olympics/Inter Affairs"

Tuesday, January 11, 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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Naval Command and Staff Online Program 2022 Session Three Begins

Friday, January 07, 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 Closed for the New Year's Day Holiday

Friday, December 31, 2021
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed December 31st, 2021 to observe the New Year's Day holiday.

Patio chairs on the U.S. Naval War College campus overlooking the Narragansett Bay and Pell Bridge.

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

Friday, December 24, 2021
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed December 24th, 2021 to observe the Christmas Day holiday.

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Lecture of Opportunity: Too Small to Count? The Impacts and Policy Implications of Small Disasters in the Sahel

Wednesday, December 08, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Quinn Lecture Hall, P-251, U.S Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

Despite extensive research on disasters induced by natural hazards and climate change, the impact of those of smaller scale remains relatively understudied. This is especially the case in the Sahel, an increasingly important zone in terms of disaster risk reduction.

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Issues in National Security: "Pearl Harbor"

Tuesday, December 07, 2021
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.

U.S. Naval War College hosting their ""Law of Armed Conflict Annual Workshop, Afghanistan 2021"

Law of Armed Conflict Annual Workshop: Afghanistan 2021: International Legal Implications of the Conflict

Monday, December 06-07, 2021
8:30 a.m.
Chairman's Classroom, Stockton Center, U.S Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

Participants include representatives from the DOD General Counsel's Office, CJCS Legal Office; Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Judge Advocates, and legal advisors from the Department of State, International Committee for the Red Cross, the UN, and NATO, among others.

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Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course

Monday, December 06-10, 2021
Evans Hall, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course 22-1 begins on December 6th, 2021 and concludes on December 10th, 2021. 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.