Richard Wilders, Professor Emeritus, History of Science and Mathematics, North Central, How God Became a Mathematician: Kepler, Galileo, and Newton and the Unification of the Laws of Motion.
via Zoom How will the United States respond to China's growing global presence?For the past ten years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the greatest global influence. One major point of contention is the status of Taiwanese sovereignty, which has become even more relevant recently with the [...]
Laura Sniderman, M.A. Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Concentration in Mind-Body Spirituality, Friendship in the Digital Age.
via Zoom What comprises economic warfare? How have these measures been used recently against Russia? Waging economic warfare consists of a variety of measures from implementing sanctions to fomenting labor strikes. Such tools are utilized by states to hinder their enemies, and in the case of the United States have been used as far back [...]
Lee Scheier, Journalist and Lecturer, will speak on the topic, The Bushes and the Saudis.
via Zoom What does the emergence of various left-wing governments mean for countries in Latin America? Electoral results in Latin America over the past four years have led many observers of the regional/political scene to discern a left-wing surge in the hemisphere, reminiscent of the so-called “Pink Tide” that swept the area some 20 years [...]
El Nuevo Tipico, Skokie, ILFriday, February 17 at 6:30 PM Join us Friday, February 17 at 6:30 PM as we gather to feast on Mexican cuisine at El Nuevo Tipico, 3341 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL. Established in 1957, this festive and affordable dining establishment has been a Walker family favorite since they first moved to [...]
Gregory Daddis, Ph.D., Prof. of History, USS Midway Chair in Modern U.S. Military History, San Diego State University, The Promise and Folly of War - Why Do Leaders Enter Conflict Assuming Victory Is Assured?
via Zoom What causes famine? How can it be prevented in the future? Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and how is it [...]
Robert F. Mullen, Ph.D., Psychologist, Director of ReChanneling Inc. and Instructor on Academia.edu, Leads UU Workshops, Neuroplasticity and Positive Behavioral Change.
via Zoom What is the future for relations between Iran and the U.S.? By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of [...]