Institute of Politics

IOP Pritzker Fellow Katie Tobin on "U.S. Global Leadership on Refugee Protection - Why It Matters & How I Got Involved" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Wednesday, October 9 12:30-1:45pm One area of stark contrast between President Biden and former President Trump is their perspective on how the U.S. should engage on refugee issues. It was not always this way. I started my career serving as a U.S. Refugee Officer under the George W. Bush Administration. Back then, refugee issues enjoyed strong bipartisan support. During my time at UNHCR, I would meet regularly with Republican Members of Congress who cared deeply about protecting refugees. We will assess how this issue has become intensely politicized in the United States since the Trump Administration and the implications for refugees and U.S. reputation abroad. Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Sarah Palmisciano (spalmisciano@uchicago.edu).