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EXPLORING THE WORLD  

GREAT DECISIONS

Great decisions topics are determined each year by the Foreign Policy Association, a national organization devoted to the study of current world wide events and their social, economic, and political effect on our society. In the past, they have been able to select many relevant subjects well in advance of their becoming important influences on our lives. Great Decisions provides experts in many fields from our local universities and colleges to guide discussion and help generate further study in these areas. Briefing books are available for the course and provide a quick review of the topics in advance of the lecture. To order a copy ($15), call 215-887-1720. Books will be distributed at in-person registration night or at the first program.

2/28 Iraq End-game and Middle East Positions – Thomas Ricks, Ph.D., Lecturer, Department of History, University of Pennsylvania

3/6 – The European Union at 50 – Richard Mshomba, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, LaSalle University

3/13 – Talking to our Enemies – Dialogues and Negotiations – Past and Present – Adele Lindenmeyr, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, Villanova University

3/27 – Russia Today – National and International Policies – Joseph Dellapenna, Ph.D., Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law

 

4/3 – U.S. Defense and Security Policy – Past, Present and Future- Stephen Gale, Ph.D., Director, Center for Organizational Dynamics, University of Pennsylvania

 

4/10 – Latin America – Shift to the Left and other Challenges – Note: This class will start at 8pm – Mark Ratkus, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, LaSalle University

 

4/17 – Public vs. Private Philanthropy in Global Health and Education, W. Thomas London, M.D., Fox Chase Cancer Center

 

4/24 – U.S. - China Trade Policy – Maria Toyoda, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science, Villanova University

NORTON BINDER – Coordinator

210-$58

BACKYARD ASTRONOMY – THE SPRING SKY

As warmer observing weather returns, it’s time to find your binoculars, dust off your telescope and or even just dig out a comfy lawn chair, as we will say good-bye to our favorite winter constellations and greet the stars of spring and summer. Review the highlights of 2007 (The year of the Comets!), and prepare for what the skies might offer in 2008 (Don’t miss a total lunar eclipse on Feb. 20!), as well as keep up to date on numerous NASA missions exploring the Solar System and beyond.

BOB AND LISA SUMMERFIELD – Co-Directors, Astronomy To Go

200-$50

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