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: "CYBER & National Defense"

Tuesday, November 14, 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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Theater Security Decision Making Course Begins

Monday, November 13, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on November 13th, 2023 and concludes on February 23rd, 2024. 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 Veteran's Day Holiday

Friday, November 10, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed November 10th, 2023 to observe the Veteran's Day holiday.

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Strategy & War Course Ends

Thursday, November 09, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Strategy & War course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 11th, 2023 and concludes on November 9th, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Joint Military Operations Course Ends

Thursday, November 09, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Joint Military Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 11th, 2023 and concludes on November 9th, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Winter Electives Fair

Tuesday, November 07, 2023
2:00 p.m.
Virtual Event

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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New Student Orientation

Monday, November 06-08, 2023
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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Lectures of Opportunity: "National Security, the U.S. Navy, and the Role of Rhode Island’s Blue Economy"

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Department of Defense, and the Navy in particular, fit prominently in Rhode Island's history, but how does it fit in its future? The Ocean State is driven by its "Blue Economy", and defense is a leading sector in it, supporting development of innovative undersea and other naval technologies.