Previous Events Archive
2024
A Public Heath Approach to Solving Gun Violence in Michigan Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, MPH
Voices from across the Aisle Debbie Dingell, Fred Upton, reporter Rick Albin moderator
Using Media Literacy to Navigate the Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence Sue Ellen Christian, Professor WMU
Is Climate Change Affecting Lake Michigan? Dr. Drew Gronewold
A Public Heath Approach to Solving Gun Violence in Michigan Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, MPH
Voices from across the Aisle Debbie Dingell, Fred Upton, reporter Rick Albin moderator
Using Media Literacy to Navigate the Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence Sue Ellen Christian, Professor WMU
Is Climate Change Affecting Lake Michigan? Dr. Drew Gronewold
2023
Cannabis…the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Jennifer Rigterink, Asst. Director MML
American Health Care. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. A Call for a New Model. Randy Oostra, DM, FACHE
Challenges to Democracy: The Growth of Autocracy in the World, Dr. Joel Toppen
The World According to Xi: Should US Fear China’s Rise? Dr. Ann Chih Lin
2022
How Technology Both Increases Polarization and Builds Bridges, Dr. Lisa Schirch
Game Changing Advances in Medicine, Medical Geneticist Dr. Caleb Bupp, MD
Best place to live in 2050? Michigan! Best-Selling Author Parag Khanna
The Roots of Russian – American Discord, Professor Dr. Jim Butterfield
2021
What Went Wrong in Afghanistan? Professor Dr. Joel Toppen
Michigan Business Recovery, Executive Editor Kelley Root
The Pandemic Economy and Beyond, Dr. Paul Isely | Rob Cleveland | Jim Hettinger
The Inside Story of the Virus and the Vaccine, Dr. H. Clifford Lane, M.D.
2020
We regret the 2020 Speakers Series presentations were canceled because of the COVID pandemic.
2019
Smart Thinking in a Post Truth Age, Psychologist David Myers
Top Trends Affecting Michigan, Governor Jennifer Granholm
The Great Lakes Water Wars Continue, Journalist Peter Anin
Affordable Housing: Obstacles and Solutions, Advocate Ryan Kilpatrick
2018
Reflections on Leadership and Perseverance, Mayor Dennis Archer
Michigan Mid-Term Election Issue, Journalist Phil Power
While Black People Slept, Professor Fred Johnson
Foreign Policy Challenges in 2018 and Beyond, Diplomat Jack Segal
A Road Map to Long Term Economic Recovery, Economist Marci Rossell McCarthy
Reflections on Leadership and Perseverance, Mayor Dennis Archer
Michigan Mid-Term Election Issue, Journalist Phil Power
While Black People Slept, Professor Fred Johnson
Foreign Policy Challenges in 2018 and Beyond, Diplomat Jack Segal
A Road Map to Long Term Economic Recovery, Economist Marci Rossell McCarthy
2017
Bold Ideas for Better Schools, Educator Yvonne Caamal Canul
Mid East Issues, Professor Ebrahim Moosa
Immigration and Our Future, Entrepreneur Bing Goei
Making Michigan Work Even Better, Journalist Jack Lessenberry
Is College the Best Choice?, Educators Dr. Jean Norris and Michael Norris
The Supreme Court in the Crosshairs, Professor David Ryden
2016
Fake News 2016, Author A. Brad Schwartz
The Case for Sentencing and Prison Reform, Advocate Joe Haveman
Reconnecting with Nature in a Digital World, Educator Erik Mollenhauer
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?, Journalist Rick Albin, Dr. J.H. “Joe” Schwarz, Joan Bauer
Saving the Great Lakes: Water Quality Issues, EPA Senior Advisor Cameron Davis, Sr.
2015
Fighting Crime and Building Good Community Relations, U.S. Attorney Patrick Miles
The Case of Economic Optimism, Economist Marci Rossell McCarthy
Transformative Changes Ahead for Americans, Health Care Advocate Jamie Orlikoff
Water Tension and the Great Lakes Compact, Journalist Peter Annin
A Public Heath Approach to Solving Gun Violence in Michigan
Sept. 26th, 2024
Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, MPH,
Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan
A Public Heath Approach to Solving Gun Violence in Michigan.
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Watch the Video – A Public Heath Approach to Solving Gun Violence in Michigan by Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan.
Video by Richard Brunvand
Voices from across the Aisle
Sept. 5th, 2024
Debbie Dingell, Fred Upton,
with Political Reporter WOOD-TV 8 Rick Albin as moderator.
Former Representative Fred Upton and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell with reporter Rick Albin.
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Watch the Video – Voices from across the Aisle with Former Representative Fred Upton, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and reporter Rick Albin moderating.
Video by Richard Brunvand
Using Media Literacy to Navigate the Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence
May 23, 2024
Sue Ellen Christian,
Professor of Communication at Western Michigan University
Media – fact check, read beyond the headlines and consult a variety of sources. AI – A machine that makes predictions.
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Is Climate Change Affecting Lake Michigan?
APRIL 18, 2024
Dr. Drew Gronewold,
Associate Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Gronewold shared some startling research that demonstrates the extent to which Lake Michigan is warming and the long-term impact these changes.
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Watch the Video – Big Blue is getting warmer by Dr. Drew Gronewold, Associate Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Michigan
Video by Richard Brunvand
Cannabis…the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
October 26, 2023
Jennifer Rigterink,
Assistant Director of State and Federal Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League
Jennifer Rigterink offered an historical perspective on the cannabis industry in Michigan and explored its future.
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Watch the Video – Cannabis…the Good, the Bad and the Ugly by Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director of State and Federal Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League
Video by Richard Brunvand
