Events

Orbs and the Afterlife: Survival of the Soul

What are orbs and what do they mean for our lives? This fascinating program will discuss the link between the orb phenomenon and our true identities as eternal souls.

The Law of the Colorado River: Conflict and Collaboration

Join this panel of experts as they discuss the management of the Colorado River Upper and Lower basins in a time of growing stressors such as drought, climate change and population growth as well as the innovative strategies being implemented to combat the growing threats to the river.

What’s Next for North Korea Policy?

Receive an analysis of the Trump Administration’s policy on North Korea, how North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been maneuvering despite the US “maximum pressure” strategy, and hear an outlook for what we are likely to see in the coming months.

Enviromedics: Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health

Though many of us have concerns about the effects of climate change on Earth, we often overlook the essential issue of human health. This panel of experts will discuss how climate change impacts our physical and emotional well-being.

Cyberwarfare: How Disruption Becomes Destruction

Cyberwarfare is a war on all fronts where countries, companies and individuals come to clash. As purported attacks on banks, companies and even governments are launched across international borders nearly every day, it makes you wonder: how strong are our defenses?

Art, a Matter of Mind

In our culture of increasing distraction, what drives our connection to art and how might we truly connect with the beauty around us? An art collector, curator and neuroscientist lead an intimate journey into the mind of the observer to answer this radically topical and complex question.

Africa Matters: A Perspective on U.S.-Africa Relations

The United States has a long and complex history of engagement with Africa. This presentation will map the historical trajectory of U.S.-Africa relations and speak to the current state of affairs; highlight key political, economic, and security developments and trends in Africa; assess the challenges and opportunities offered by these developments to address why Africa matters.