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Global Issues Community Discussion Series


In partnership with the Monroe County Public Library, the Center for the Study of Global Change organizes a series of community discussions, each focusing on a different global issue and, in particular, how it relates to life in Bloomington, IN.

Spring 2009 (4/30/2009 – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

Topic: Global Health Threats in Indiana: Prepare for Tomorrow Today
Speakers:

  • Lloyd Kolbe, Associate Dean for Global and Community Health, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN;
  • Vickie VanDeventer, Infection Control Practitioner, Bloomington Hospital and Coordinator, Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness - Public Health District 8
  • Penny Caudill, Administrator, Monroe County Health Department

Fall 2008 (11/20/2008 – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

Topic: Islam in Monroe County
Speakers: Members of the local Muslim community will talk about and answer questions on their lives as Muslims in this area (see Main Library Adult Programs)

Spring 2007 (3/22/2007 – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

Topic: The Case for Economic Localization: Responding to Global Threats through Local Action (Case Study: Peak Oil & Climate Change)
Speaker: Megan Quinn, Outreach Director, The Community Solution, Yellow Springs, OH

Fall 2006 (11/09/2006 – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

Topic: Globalization: Here to Stay? (The Macroeconomic Perspective)
Speaker: Larry Davidson, Professor, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN


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