Previous Events Archive

Thursday, August 31, 2017

by Ebrahim Moosa

Moosa, a professor of Islamic Studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, spoke on Reform in the Contemporary Islamic World. Approaching Islam as a faith for all eras, he explored the need for a progressive Islam interpreted in the context of contemporary human dignity, identity and ethics.

The presentation on Mid East issues from Dr. Ebrahim Moosa was well attended. Here’s a video and some photos from the event.

Watch the video – Ebrahim Moosa: Mid East Issues – by Richard Brunvand.

Thursday, June 15, 2017

by Bing Goei

Bing Goei, a highly successful and entrepreneurial Asian-American who currently serves as Director of the Office for New Americans for the state of Michigan, spoke on the topic “Immigration and Our Future”.

The presentation on Immigration from Bing Goei was well attended. Here’s a video and some photos from the event.

Watch the video – Bing Goei: Immigration and Our Future – by Richard Brunvand.

Read more about the event in this article by BECKY KARK – For the South Haven Tribune >>>

Thursday, May 4, 2017

by Jack Lessenberry

Jack Lessenberry is a renowned political reporter and well known throughout Michigan and many areas of the country. His radio show on NPR is well followed and his newspaper editorials are closely read. He addressed issues specifically related to the future of Michigan.

Photos from the Event

Watch the video – Jack Lessenberry: Making Michigan Work Even Better – by Richard Brunvand.

Read more about the events and speech in this HP article, by BECKY KARK – For the Herald-Palladium >>>

Thursday March 30, 2017

by Dr. Jean Norris

Dr. Jean Norris spent over 30 years working in higher education. She challenged students and parents to consider if college is the best choice. Her son, Michael Norris drew upon his own educational journey, sharing what he’s learned. He introduced the Five Factors of Fit that help align goals with career and college options.

Watch the video – Dr. Jean Norris: Is College the Best Choice?

Video by Richard Brunvand.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

by Dr. David Ryden

“The Supreme Court in the Crosshairs” is the Theme of the first South Haven Speakers Series 2017 Presentation.

Dr. David Ryden, Professor of political science at Hope College and a nationally recognized authority on the Presidency and the United States Supreme Court, addressed how President Trump’s nominees influence the Court.

Watch the Video – The Supreme Court in the Crosshairs

Video by Richard Brunvand

Thursday, October 20, 2016

by A. Brad Schwartz

A. Brad Schwartz, Author of “Broadcast Hysteria: Orson Welles’s War of the Worlds and the Art of Fake News”, discussed the fake news of 2016 through a historical lens, and challenged his audience to be aware of the need to fact check what is being said. In reference to the current election cycle, Schwartz said, “everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts”.

Check out the WMUK 102.1 npr radio interview with the author and more information >>>

Photos from the Event

Watch a video of the event.

Video by Richard Brunvand.