René Bekkers (Sociology, Utrecht University)
When: Tuessday November 17 noon – 1:30 PM
Where: IUPUI Walker II Building conference room 201-B
Parrt of the Center on Philanthropy’s Workshop in Multidisciplinary Philanthropic Studies
John Clark
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Antarctica experiences dramatic changes with the seasons; the difference between winter and summer is like night and day — literally. All of the dramatic environmental swings profoundly influence Antarctica’s inhabitants. Dr. Anthony Rathburn will highlight dynamic biological and geological aspects of the Antarctic, and share images of wildlife and scenery as seen from land and sea.
Steven Waldman — journalist, author, media consultant — discusses the spiritual lives of the Founding Fathers.
An award-winning film depicting one of the most successful community garden movements ever—one that grows more than 1 million dollars in produce annually, which in turn is graciously shared with Senior Citizens, the homeless, and needy families.
An interactive workshop, led by PsyD Candidates from U Indy with the director of Legacy House. Part of GHSIG’s V-day, a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls.
Rebecca White Berch was appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2002 and became its 23rd Chief Justice in 2009. A strong proponent of pro bono work, Justice Berch participates in and strongly encourages all lawyers to engage in volunteer work. The Pro Bono Suite at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is named in her honor.
David Leonhardt writes “Economic Scene,” a weekly economics column, for The New York Timesbusiness section, looking at both the broad American economy and the economics of everyday life. Many of his recent columns have focused on the economic downturn, the budget deficit or health care. In April 2011, he was awarded a Pulitzer Price in the “Commentary” category for his graceful penetration of America’s complicated economic questions, from the federal budget to health care reform. The New York Times named Leonhardt as its next Washington bureau chief.
Jhumpa Lahiri portrays better than almost any other novelist the situation of immigrants in 21st century America.
IUPUI’s International Club wants us to be part of something special. Their fashion show will feature contemporary and traditional clothing styles from around the world. Donations will be collected to support a rural school in Ghana. Join them for an evening of fashion, entertainment, and celebration of culture— all for a great cause.
Ten years after September 11, 2001, the U.S. is winding down its military commitment in Iraq and slowly pulling out of Afghanistan. What exit strategy will help Afghanistan and Iraq build stable democratic nations? How can the U.S. continue to achieve its counterterrorism goals? What is the role of the U.S. in the future of the Middle East?
Just about the only thing Venezuelans want to talk about, it sometimes seems, is Hugo Chavez. Venezuelan researcher Vanessa Naumann cares about Chavez, but she specializes in narco-war and Latin American terrorism. Hear how the subects connect in this Indiana Council on World Affairs event.