Discoveries Lectures

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

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October 8, 2009

Solving the Health Care Reform Puzzle: How to Balance Cost, Access, and Recovery

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Previous Lectures

April 16, 2009

Financial Crisis, Public Policy, and Economic Recovery
A Panel Discussion with BU’s Economic Experts

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February 5, 2009

The Cuban Revolution at 50
Professor of Sociology & International Relations Susan Eckstein and Assistant Dean of Students Daryl DeLuca

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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

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February 21, 2008

U.S. Presidential Campaigns in Wartime: a History
Professor of International Relations Andrew Bacevich

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