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: "Humans at the Frontier of Technology"

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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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Critical Minerals and National Security

Friday, January 10, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Virtual Event

This event examines the role critical minerals play in the DoD, issues with supply chain, storage and stockpiles, and how we can work with allies and partners to achieve improved resilience.

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 New Year's Day Holiday

Wednesday, January 01, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed January 1st, 2025 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

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed December 25th, 2024 to observe the Christmas Day holiday.

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11th Annual Women, Peace, and Security Symposium

Monday, December 16-17, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Naval War College (NWC) will host its 11th annual Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Conference, December 16-17, 2024, in Newport, Rhode Island. This year's theme is "Rethinking Global Security in a Complex World."

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Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course

Monday, December 09-13, 2024
Evans Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course 25-1 begins on December 9th, 2024 and concludes on December 13th, 2024. This one-week course is taught three times a year at the College of Maritime Operational Warfare located at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Navy Band Northeast Holiday Concert 2024

Sunday, December 08, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

Navy Band Northeast will perform their holiday concert in Spruance auditorium.