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Jefferson Society Global Futures Summit
The Jefferson Educational Society proudly presents its second Global Futures Summit, taking place November 10, 11, and 12, 2010. Christine Riehl will chair the Futures Summit for the second year. On Wednesday, November 10, the Global Futures Summit will commence with “What are the Long Term Effects of the State and National Mid-Term Elections?” by Dr. Terry Madonna, Professor at Franklin and Marshall. Dr. Madonna will review the Nov. 2, 2010 general elections and interpret what the newly elected members of government mean for the Obama Presidency. He will also review state election results which include the Governor's very interesting race. (7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.).
On Thursday, Nov. 11, a luncheon will be held with Dr. Elaine Kamarck, Professor at the Harvard University JFK School of Government. In her presentation titled “The End of Government…As We Know It: Making Public Policy Work,” Dr. Kamarck will share her views on the economic challenges governments are facing as the traditional bureaucratic systems are replaced by the information and technology age (12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.).
Later that evening, the Jefferson Society will host Notre Dame Night, with Professor Dr. Harvey Bender discussing, “Genetic Enhancement and the Brave New Millennium: Science, Politics, and the Human Genome.” In his lecture, he will discuss the Human Genome Project and explore some exciting genetic advances along with potential challenges facing our new millennium society (7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.). All Notre Dame Alumni may attend at no cost but are asked to pre-register.
On Friday, Dr. Alan Russell, Director of McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Distinguished Professor of Surgery at University of Pittsburgh and UPMC will speak at the luncheon sponsored by Hamot Medical center. During his presentation, “It Takes a Tornado to Clear the Air: The Impact of Regenerative Medicine on Healthcare,” Dr. Russell will discuss the field of regenerative medicine and therapy which aims to cure disease or trauma instead of merely treating symptoms. These ideas could change the entire field of healthcare as it is known (12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.).
The Global Futures Summit will conclude on Friday evening (7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) with featured speaker, Dr. Paul Kennedy of Yale University, “Significant Lessons for 21st Century America from the Decline of the Past Global Powers.” Dr. Kennedy, who predicts that continued deficit spending will be the single most important reason for the decline of any great nation, wrote many books including, The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers.
Erie’s Think Tank
As an Erie ‘Think-Tank’ the Jefferson Society will further promote academic knowledge and civic pride through institutional and familial research, the publication of policy papers on public issues, and the sponsorship of civic forums for the understanding of community problems. The Society also will sponsor a bi-annual conference to study not only the ‘state of Erie City and County’ but also the urban practices which have proven most successful in the great cities of the Nation.
Erie’s Think Tank
As an Erie ‘Think-Tank’ the Jefferson Society will further promote academic knowledge and civic pride through institutional and familial research, the publication of policy papers on public issues, and the sponsorship of civic forums for the understanding of community problems. The Society also will sponsor a bi-annual conference to study not only the ‘state of Erie City and County’ but also the urban practices which have proven most successful in the great cities of the Nation.