International Affairs Expert – Robin Wright
University of Michigan Union Ballroom 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesOctober 13, 2016 - International Affairs Expert - Robin Wright Robin Wright is an American foreign affairs analyst, journalist, and author. She has reported from more than 140 countries on six continents for publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Time Magazine. She has been a fellow at several universities, the … Continue reading "International Affairs Expert – Robin Wright"
The History of Film – Marc Lapadula
University of Michigan Union Ballroom 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesThe History of Film - Marc Lapadula Marc Lapadula is a playwright, screenwriter, film producer, and university lecturer. His stage plays have been produced in the U.S. and in England. He produced Angel Passing, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won, among other awards, the grand prize at WorldFest Houston. Marc has taught … Continue reading "The History of Film – Marc Lapadula"
Tour of the Duderstadt Media Center
Duderstadt Media Center 2281 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Women in Advertising – Jean Kilbourne
University of Michigan Union Ballroom 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesJean Kilbourne is recognized around the world for her pioneering work on the image of women in advertising. In the late 1960s, she began her exploration of the connection between advertising and public health issues. She created the renowned film series Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women and authored the award-winning book Can't buy … Continue reading "Women in Advertising – Jean Kilbourne"
Waterman Annual Meeting
Michigan Union - Parker Room 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesThe Waterman Alumnae Group will hold its annual meeting prior to the final Town Hall Luncheon & Lecture of the season. It will be in the Parker Room of the Michigan Union starting at 10:15 am. At this meeting we will hear a review of the year by outgoing President Carolyn Tyson and elect our … Continue reading "Waterman Annual Meeting"
Inside India – Victoria Lautman
University of Michigan Union Ballroom 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesVictoria Lautman is a freelance cultural journalist, writer, and lecturer. Her focus is on all forms of art and culture, from architecture and design to history and literature. She has a BA in anthropology and art history from the University of New Mexico and an MA in art history from George Washington University. She began … Continue reading "Inside India – Victoria Lautman"
International Journalist and Media Consultant – Jim Laurie
University of Michigan Union Ballroom 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesJim Laurie is an American journalist and broadcaster. As director of the media consulting firm, Focus Asia Productions Ltd., Mr. Laurie divides his time between Hong Kong and Washington, DC. He was a global correspondent for ABC News and NBC News and is the winner of two Emmy Awards, a Peabody, and an Overseas Press … Continue reading "International Journalist and Media Consultant – Jim Laurie"
Author and Literary Scholar – Elliot Engel
University of Michigan Union Ballroom 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesElliot Engel is an author, writer, and literary scholar. He has been a freelance lecturer on humanities topics for more than 30 years. Dr. Engel has written ten books published in England, Japan, and the United States, including A Dab of Dickens & A Touch of Twain, an edited collection of several of his well-known … Continue reading "Author and Literary Scholar – Elliot Engel"
The Mind’s Influence on our Health and Happiness, Psychologist – Catherine Sanderson
University of Michigan Union Ballroom 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesCatherine Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. Known on campus as the “Professor of Happiness,” she teaches full time and is among the most popular teachers. She received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Health and Development from Stanford University, and received both masters and … Continue reading "The Mind’s Influence on our Health and Happiness, Psychologist – Catherine Sanderson"