The Univeristy of Chicago Cultural Policy Center and the Smithsonian held a joint workshop on April 17, 2015, to discuss the protection of cultural heritage throughout the world. Oriental Institute Director Gil Stein participated in the workshop and emphasized a proactive, educational approach to empower citizens in caring for shared cultural heritage. Academic, government, intergovernmental, civic and private sector leaders were at the meeting "to discuss the global state-of-affairs for cultural heritage protection and promotion, and to consider forms of cooperation in research and professional practice." Further information can be found in a detailed article by Rebecca A. Clay on the UChicago News website and through the University of Chicago Cultural Policy Center's website. A video of the event is available as well.