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Town Hall: Matthew Stanley – “The Remarkable Genius of Einstein”

Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Bldg 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Matthew Stanley is an award-winning professor who holds degrees in history, astronomy, physics, and religion. Stanley teaches and researches the history and philosophy of science and its connections with the broader world at New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. His presentation will examine how Einstein’s youthful philosophical questioning led to a revolution in … Continue reading "Town Hall: Matthew Stanley – “The Remarkable Genius of Einstein”"

Waterman Annual Meeting

Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Bldg 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

All Waterman members are invited to attend the annual meeting before the final Town Hall luncheon of the year.

Town Hall: Francine Segan – “Chocolate!”

Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Bldg 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Francine Segan is a noted lecturer, food historian, and author who regularly appears on radio and TV, including the Today Show, the History, Sundance, and Discovery channels, as well as the Food Network and PBS. Returning to Waterman after her enthusiastically received Town Hall lecture in 2014, Ms. Segan has also spoken at many prestigious … Continue reading "Town Hall: Francine Segan – “Chocolate!”"

Town Hall: Brian Carpenter – “The Art of Aging”

WCC - Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Brian Carpenter is a professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Co-Director of the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging at Washington University in St. Louis. As Principal Investigator at the Clinical Geropsychology Laboratory, Dr. Carpenter focuses on improving the quality of life for older adults by developing resources that educate them about health conditions … Continue reading "Town Hall: Brian Carpenter – “The Art of Aging”"

Town Hall: Barbara McQuade – “Law and Democracy in the Age of Disinformation”

WCC - Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Barbara L. McQuade received her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Michigan and is a Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. Her interests include criminal law and procedure, national security, data privacy, and civil rights. Appointed by President Barack Obama, Ms. McQuade was the first woman to serve as the … Continue reading "Town Hall: Barbara McQuade – “Law and Democracy in the Age of Disinformation”"

Town Hall: H. Luke Shaefer – “Ending Infant Poverty in the United States and Beyond”

WCC - Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Luke Shaefer, one of the nation’s leading scholars on poverty and social welfare policy, is the Kohn Professor of Social Justice and Social Policy at the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy. Shaefer also directs Poverty Solutions, which partners with communities and policymakers to find new ways to prevent and alleviate poverty. His … Continue reading "Town Hall: H. Luke Shaefer – “Ending Infant Poverty in the United States and Beyond”"

Annual Meeting

WCC - Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

All Waterman members are invited to attend the annual meeting before the final Town Hall luncheon of the year.

Town Hall: Orin Grossman – “George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: The Great American Opera”

WCC - Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Orin Grossman has delighted audiences worldwide with his unique combination of performance and discussion of great American and European music. Dr. Grossman studied music at Harvard College, graduating magna cum laude and earned a Ph.D. in Music at Yale University. Dr. Grossman became Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Fairfield University in 1975 and he … Continue reading "Town Hall: Orin Grossman – “George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: The Great American Opera”"

The 2025-26 Town Hall Lecture Series information is here! Please visit the Join Waterman page for info and to register for the new season.