Suffolk University Alumni Magazine 2008/2009 - (Page 13) Ford HALL Forum at Suffolk University FALL 2008 JIMMY WALES with CHRISTOPHER LYDON Free Speech, Free Minds, Free Markets: Competition and Collaboration Thursday, September 11 Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales joins journalist Christopher Lydon to address where “Web 2.0” will take us next and how Objectivist philosophy guides his vision. This program is presented in collaboration with the Rappaport Center of Law and Public Service. DOUGLAS J. FEITH War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism* Thursday, October 23 Old South Meeting House Douglas J. Feith, former United States Undersecretary of Defense for Policy (2001–2005), discusses the dynamics of the first Bush term, and how we make foreign policy decisions. This program is presented in collaboration with the Old South Meeting House as part of the Partners in Public Dialogue Series. Tomorrow’S IdeaS, Today’S ConverSaTIonS. WWW.FORDHALLFORUM.ORG JAMES CARROLL Constantine’s Sword Thursday, October 30 James Carroll, Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence at Suffolk University and author of the forthcoming book Practicing Catholic, screens the film Constantine’s Sword and explores why intolerance, violence and war are so deeply ingrained in religion. THOMAS S. BLANTON with ALASDAIR ROBERTS Secrecy in the United States: Priorities for the Next President* Thursday, September 18 In recognition of International Right to Know Day, Thomas S. Blanton, Director of the National Security Archive at George Washington University, joins Professor Alasdair Roberts, Suffolk University Law School, to discuss government transparency and suggest top reform priorities for the next President. GARY HIRSHBERG with NANCY F. KOEHN Stirring it Up: How to Make Money and Save the World* Thursday, November 6 Gary Hirshberg, Chairman, President, and CEO of Stonyfield Farm, joins Professor Nancy F. Koehn, Harvard Business School, to discuss how businesses are leveraging quality products, creative marketing, and cost-saving efficiencies to both enrich shareholders and make the world a better place. LAURENCE H. TRIBE The Invisible Constitution* Thursday, September 25 Moot Court Room, Suffolk University Law School Renowned legal scholar Professor Laurence Tribe, Harvard Law School, discusses how we interpret our country’s most important document. Receive a free copy of the US Constitution at the door. ELECTION 2008: REVIEW AND FORECAST Panel discussion with speakers to be determined. Thursday, November 13 Old South Meeting House Join us as we unravel the deciding factors that led one candidate into the Oval Office—and then look forward to its impact on the coming years for our nation. This program is presented in collaboration with the Old South Meeting House as part of the Partners in Public Dialogue Series. JON KELLER with JEFF JACOBY The Bluest State: How Democrats Created the Massachusetts Blueprint for American Political Disaster* Sunday, October 5 Jon Keller, WBZ-TV News’ Political Analyst, joins Jeff Jacoby, Boston Globe columnist, to review the ups and downs of our beloved state’s political culture and what can be done to carve out a “new frontier” of American leadership. All events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. No registration is necessary. They will take place from 6:30 to 8pm in the C. Walsh Theatre at Suffolk University unless otherwise noted. For more information, please email info@fordhallforum.org, or call 617.557.2007. *A book signing will follow these events. http://www.fordhallforum.org http://www.fordhallforum.org
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