Cold War Espionage: An Inside Look With a Retired C.I.A. Officer

Thu Feb 05 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

Retro Report Inc | New York

Retro Report
Publisher/HostRetro Report
Cold War Espionage: An Inside Look With a Retired C.I.A. Officer
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A unique professional development experience for educators and school staff.
About this Event

On Thursday, Feb. 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m., join Retro Report and New Visions for Public Schools for a night of free professional development focusing on Cold War education.

Guest speaker Jay Watkins, a docent at the C.I.A. Museum and retired C.I.A. officer, will give a presentation on espionage tactics and gadgets used during the Cold War. Retro Report’s director of Education, David Olson, will conduct a discussion and Q&A.

This event is open to educators and school staff.

✅ Preview of new resources

✅ Light refreshments

✅ Networking

✅ Door prizes


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:20 PM
Reception
🕑: 06:20 PM - 06:55 PM
Jay Watkins's presentation
🕑: 06:55 PM - 07:10 PM
Q&A
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:30 PM
Launching of new resource collection
🕑: 07:30 PM
Networking and raffle
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Retro Report Inc, 633 3rd Avenue, New York, United States

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