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Great Decisions 2008

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NOTE:  New Start / End Times:  We will begin lectures at 6:00pm and conclude by 7:15pm.

Performing Arts Center at Aquinas College     

Feb. 4           Deb Amos, NPR Correspondent, "Iraq: No Exit in Sight"

Feb. 11         * Dr. Nicholas Lardy, Peterson Institute,"China's Economic Rise:  Challenges & Opportunities for the U.S."

Feb. 18         Panel on "Putin's Long Shadow:  Russia's Future", Moderator:  Dr. Heather Tafel, GVSU 

                    Panelists:  Dr. Jim Butterfield, WMU and Dr. Gerard Libaridian, U of M

Feb. 25         "Philanthropy:   Does this new Global Player have the Power to Make a Difference?", James McHale, Kellogg                             Foundation, Introduction by Dorothy Johnson

March 3        David Lockington, GR Symphony, "Benjamin Britten's War Requiem:  The Story of Peace Behind the Music"

March 10      Dr. John McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), "European Union at 50"

March 17      Syria Ambassador Imad Moustapha, "U.S., Syria and the new Middle East:  Confrontation or Cooperation?"     

March 24      Speaker TBA.  Topic:  "The State of the U.S. Military"

                     (General George Casey, Chief of Staff of U.S. Army, UNABLE TO ATTEND)

March 31       Michael Shifter, Inter-American Dialogue, "Urgently in Need of Repair:  U.S.'s Relationship with Latin America"

                               NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR Shifter:  Donnelly Center at Aquinas College 

                          * Reception with Dr. Nicholas Lardy, one of the country's leading authorities on China's economic system

                             Monday, Feb. 11

                             4:45 - 5:45 pm Reception with Brief Remarks/Q&A at 5:15pm

                             6:00 - 7:15 pm Lecture

                            Lower Level of Performing Arts Center at Aquinas College

                           Includes open bar, hors d'oeuvres and reserved seating at lecture

                            $25 members / $35 non-members

                           Reserve by calling 776-1721 mailbox #3 or email wacwm@iserv.net

Kalamazoo Series

Feb. 5          Deb Amos, NPR Correspondent, "Iraq: No Exit in Sight" at Shaw Theatre (adjacent to Miller Auditorium),

                   Western Michigan University

                    Panelists:  Dr. Jim Butterfield, WMU and Dr. Gerard Libaridian, U of M at Kirsh Auditorium in Fetzer Center, WMU

Feb. 26        Panel on "Philanthropy: Does this new Global Player have the Power to Make a Difference?" Moderator: Dr. John                               Dugas, Kalamazoo College, Panelists:  Dr. William Richardson, formerly of The Kellogg Foundation and now at                                 Kalamazoo College and Dr. Kenneth Gladish, GVSU at Stetson Chapel, Kalamazoo College

                   For map of the Kalamazoo College campus, Stetson Chapel and parking, visit www.kzoo.edu/map

Pricing Policy for Great Decisions 2008 at Performing Arts Center, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids:

Pricing for all lectures (with exception of Deb Amos) is as follows:

World Affairs Council Members $5 per lecture

Non-Members $10 per lecture

Students/Faculty/Staff from our Educational Partners (Aquinas, Calvin, Cooley, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, Kalamazoo College, WMU)  FREE - must sign in at each lecture (your name and Professor/class name)

Other area college and high school students & faculty $5 per lecture - you must sign in at each lecture (listing your name and Professor / Instructor / school name)

For Deb Amos - Feb. 4 - Cost for World Affairs Council Members AND Non-Members is $10. 

Students/Faculty/Staff from our Educational Partners (Aquinas, Calvin, Cooley, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, Kalamazoo College, WMU)  FREE - must sign in at each lecture (your name and Professor/class name)

Other area college and high school students & faculty $5 per lecture - you must sign in at each lecture (listing your name and Professor / Instructor / school name)

Pricing Policy for Great Decisions 2008 in Kalamazoo:

Feb. 5     Deb Amos:  $5 for public, FREE for students of Kalamazoo College, WMU, Davenport

Feb. 19   Russia panel:  $5 for public, FREE for students of Kalamazoo College, WMU, Davenport

Feb. 26   Philantrophy:  $5 for public, FREE for students of Kalamazoo College, WMU, Davenport

Great Decisions in Holland

Herrick District Library and The World Affairs Council jointly present "Great Decisions".  A video/discussion series hosted by Dr. Charles Strikwerda, retired Calvin College political science professor (except dates noted where speakers will present).  The sessions are free and include lunch!  Sessions are 12:00 - 1:00pm in the library's auditorium.

Feb. 5     TUESDAY - Deb Amos, NPR Correspondent, "Iraq: No Exit in Sight"

Feb. 11    Ping Liang, World Affairs Council Board President and Managing Partner of AlphaMax Advisors, "Out of                                                 Balance:  U.S.-China Trade

Feb. 18      Video/Discussion "Reexaming Russia"

Feb. 25      Video/Discussion "Philanthropy and the Rise of Global Giving"

March 10    Dr. John McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), "European Union at 50"

MArch 17   Video/Discussion "Dangerous Dialogue:  Talking with our Enemies"

March 24    Video/Discussion "Waning War Machine? The State of the U.S. Military"

March 31    Michael Shifter, Inter-American Dialogue, "Urgently in Need of Repair:  U.S.'s Relationship with Latin America"                      

For information on Holland series, call 616-355-3728 or go to www.herrickdl.org

Spring Fundraising Event

Heritage Restaurant

French Dinner

Date: Wednesday, March 26

Hosts: WAC Board Members Gilda Gely, Deanna Richeson, Yasmin Kidwai

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Heritage Restaurant, Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Community College is justifiably proud of its award-winning restaurant, located right on campus as part of its Hospitality Program at the college. Chef Kevin Dunn and his staff have prepared a multi-course meal of French foods.

Tart

Roasted Pear and Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions and Roasted Garlic

Soup

Porcini Mushroom Bisque

Sole a la Bonne Femme

A Freshly Poached Fillet of Sole with a Sherry Mushroom Royal Glacage

Intermezzo

A Citrus Sorbet

Entrée - Chicken a la Marengo

A classis dish created for Napoleon after the Battle of Marengo. Slow roasted chicken with Brandy Tomato Sauce, Garnished with Fried Quail Eggs and Crawfish. Served with Glazed Potatoes and Haricot Vert

Heritage House Salad

Field Greens and Asparagus with Vinaigrette

Cheese and Fruit

Selected French Cheese and Fruit

Dessert

Chef's choice

Cost per person $55 - Wine available for purchase - Limited Seating

Reservations may be made by sending a check to: World Affairs Council of Western Michigan, 1607 Robinson Road, SE , Grand Rapids , MI 49506 . Please note on memo line of check "Heritage Restaurant". Reservations may also be made using a credit card over the phone. Contact Amy Kirkbride at (616) 776-1721 or email Amy at wacwm@iserv.net

You must reserve/cancel at least one week before the event.

No reservations will be honored without receipt of payment.