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

Phil M. Haun, dean of academics, U.S. Naval War College (NWC), provides opening remarks at the Future Warfighting Symposium in NWC’s Spruance Auditorium, Aug. 6.

Future Warfighting Symposium

Thursday, August 05, 2021
8:00 a.m.
Virtual Event

The Future Warfighting Symposium launches the U.S. Naval War College’s academic year with a symposium on emerging technologies, cyber war and space operations.

U.S. Naval War College with cherry blossoms

U.S. Naval War College Faculty Cloister

Monday, August 02, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Virtual Event

This event constitutes an important component of the formal U.S. Naval War College (NWC) environment. The cloister recognizes significant achievements of the NWC faculty and includes a presentation of awards as well as new faculty introductions.

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Fall Electives Fair

Wednesday, July 28, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Virtual Event

Our electives program at the U.S. Naval War College 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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Issues in National Security: "The Future of War"

Tuesday, July 27, 2021
4:30 p.m.
Virtual Event

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 College in the background with the museum.

New Student Orientation

Tuesday, July 27-29, 2021
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, 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: "The Death of Expertise"

Tuesday, July 13, 2021
4:30 p.m.
Virtual Event

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.