Apologies for duplicate messages.
This is a reminder that the George D. Aiken Lecture Series begins this
Thursday, September 29, at 6 pm in Ira Allen Chapel with the talk,
"Five Big Questions About the Future," by futurist Atul
Dighe.
The overall theme is "Visioning the Future and Vermont," which
four keynote speakers will explore. There will also be two showings of
the new biographical film on Aiken.
More information about each event, and the link for registration, can be
found at
<http://learn.uvm.edu/aiken>.
Additional details follow below.
Sincerely,
Kristin Peterson-Ishaq
Coordinator, Center for Research on Vermont
and
Vermont Studies Program
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The University of Vermont George D.
Aiken Lecture Series is marking its
30th Anniversary. In celebrating the past 30 years, this year’s
theme
of “Visioning the Future and Vermont” will examine the future as we look
ahead another 30 years.
The goal of the George D. Aiken Lecture Series is to present compelling
information on important public policy and social issues, and to
challenge
our communities to take action that will have a lasting impact on the
future of Vermont. Please be a part of that call to action by
joining us
for these lectures.
Important dates:
September 29, 2005 5 Big Questions About the
Future with Atul Dighe
October 17, 2005
The Human Face of Globalization with Dr. Jagdish
Bhagwati
November 9, 2005 Montpelier
premiere of the George D. Aiken
documentary
film
November 11, 2005 Burlington premiere of
the George D. Aiken
documentary
film
February 15, 2006 The
History & Future of Vermont’s Landscape with
Jan
Albers and Darby Bradley
March 14,
2006
The Future of Healthcare: Health and Wellbeing
with
Dr. David Satcher, former Surgeon General of the United States
The lectures will be held at the Ira Allen Chapel at 6PM. All the
lectures are free and open to the public. Reservations are required
in
anticipation of the popularity of these events and can be made online at
http://learn.uvm.edu/aiken
or by calling UVM’s Continuing Education at
(800) 639-3210.
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