Tom Ashbrook a National Public Radio (NPR) talk-radio personality is host of the nationally syndicated WBUR show, “On Point.” We will learn about his compelling career as a journalist… from his perspective what it was like covering turmoil, shifting cultures and social upheaval around the world…. as a veteran newspaper man and now as a […]
Preventing Dating Abuse and Promoting Healthy Relationships
October 18, 2011 By
A trio of dating violence prevention experts addresses the Walden Forum at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 18. The talk will be presented jointly by Dr. Emily F. Rothman, an Associate Professor at the Boston University School of Public Health; Casey Corcoran, the Director of the Start Strong dating violence prevention initiative at the Boston Public […]
Where Are We Going in Space?
May 12, 2011 By
Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, Professor of Aerospace Engineering in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT and former NASA Astronaut, will address the Walden Forum on the following topic: reviewing the Hubble Space Telescope missions, the status of the International Space Station, and looking at the possibilities of commercial space flight. Dr. Hoffman’s specialization and […]
Renewable Energy: Where Are We and Where Are We Headed?
April 26, 2011 By
Watch On Demand Massachusetts Undersecretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Phil Giudice, gives us insight into where we are and where we are headed as a nation and a State with renewable energy. Will we lead or follow the world? Undersecretary Giudice has been leading by example in setting the direction for renewable energy and […]
A Discussion About Islam: Common Questions, Uncommon Answers
March 15, 2011 By
An authentic American Muslim Voice talked to us about our intersecting heritages as Walden Forum continues to present “Captivating Discussions with Extraordinary People.” Dr. Lazzouni has been an influential voice in setting the agenda of the discourse on Islam over the past 15 years in intellectual and spiritual circles in New England. His talk is […]
World-renowned Astrophysicist: Our Place in the Universe
February 15, 2011 By
Dr. Giovanni Fazio, one of the world’s leading astrophysicists, presented “Where Are We? Our Place in the Universe,” taking us on a trip starting at the Earth and traveling to the edge of the Universe. Dr. Fazio’s qualifications for this lecture are so legendary, and so numerous that they defeat any attempt at a short […]
