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Discoveries Lectures
It’s your world. Take a closer look. Dig deeper into issues that matter with BU’s best minds at Discoveries.
Discoveries is a dynamic lecture and learning series that taps into the strength of the BU faculty to give alumni a deeper look into issues affecting the world and our lives. Each event is an opportunity to hear world-renowned faculty offer their insights, explore the issues further through an engaging discussion forum, and continue conversations with fellow alumni at a post-lecture reception.
The current series comprises the following lectures:
November 19, 2009
Cyber-Terrorism/Warfare – The Emergent Threat: Strategies for Survival
October 8, 2009
Solving the Health Care Reform Puzzle: How to Balance Cost, Access, and Recovery
Previous Lectures
April 16, 2009
Financial Crisis, Public Policy, and Economic Recovery
A Panel Discussion with BU’s Economic Experts
February 5, 2009
The Cuban Revolution at 50
Professor of Sociology & International Relations Susan Eckstein and Assistant Dean of Students Daryl DeLuca
December 11, 2008
Forgiveness: In War, Peace, Ordinary Times, and Extraordinary Circumstances
Professor of Philosophy Charles Griswold
April 17, 2008
What Would Thoreau Think? Global Warming at Walden Pond
Professor of Biology Richard Primack
February 21, 2008
U.S. Presidential Campaigns in Wartime: a History
Professor of International Relations Andrew Bacevich