Mon. Jan. 29
Topic: History of Caffeine
Use
Guests: Bennett Alan
Weinberg,Esq., medical/science writer
Bonnie K. Bealer, psychologist, researcher, writer
The World of Caffeine is
the
first book presenting the natural, cultural, and social history of caffeine.
Coffee, tea, and cola are the three most popular drinks in the world. We
will discuss how and when caffeine was found and how it has become the
world’s most popular drug.
Tue. Jan 30
Topic: Business and Social
Responsibility
Guest: Anita Roddick,
founder
of the Body Shop
Ms. Roddick will talk about
starting a business and how all businesses can be about good rather than
private greed. 2001 marks the 25th anniversary of The Body Shop with 1500
stores in 47 countries.
Wed. Jan. 31
Topic: Torture, Trauma
and Recovery
Guest: Judy Okawa, Ph.D.,
Survivors
of Torture & Severe Trauma
According to the United
Nations Convention Against Torture, torture consists of acts carried out
deliberately by or with the approval of government officials. Over 400,000
survivors of torture are estimated to live in the United States. Dr. Okawa
will discuss the methods used to help survivors reestablish their lives
and selfworth.
Thr. Feb 1
Topic: Digital Classroom
Guest: David T. Gordon,
Editor,
The Harvard Education Letter
Today’s students are more
comfortable with technology than their parents will probably ever be. They
surf the Internet, program VCR’s, operate cellphones and beepers with great
dexterity. The question becomes what do you teach this “Net Generation”
and how do you do it? Technology has only begun to change the way
we teach and learn.
Fri. Feb 2
Topic: Bioengineered
Food
Guests: TBA
More and more science is
making its way onto our kitchen tables. We will discuss the latest findings,
both positive and negative, surrounding these newly bioengineered foods. |
