Mon. Feb. 5
Topic: A Personal History
of Civil Rights
Guest: Col. Axel Henri
(ret.), author, Ain’t No Mountain Too High
Axel Henri is a 65 year
old African American . 40 years ago as a young soldier, he began recording
his observations of how black people were treated in American society.
The notes are now a book that chronicles integration in America in
a very personal way. Col Henri will discuss his observations on the
black experience in America.
Tue. Feb. 6
Topic: Geriatric Care
Guests: Dr. Paul Aisen,
Georgetown
Univ. Hospital
Dr. Brian Evans,
Georgetown Univ. Hospital
Dr. Jane Ingham, Georgetown Univ.
Today is the 90th birthday
of former president Ronald Reagan. More and more people are living longer
lives, but unfortunately, not necessarily healthier lives. President Reagan
is an example of someone who took care of his health but is never the less
suffering from Alzheimer’s and just recently underwent orthopedic surgery
for a broken hip. Our guests will discuss what we and our families can
do to help create a ‘golden years’ atmosphere for our loved ones.
Wed. Feb. 7
Topic: US / African Relations
Guests: Timothy Docking,
PhD, US Institute of Peace
William Jackson, Africa-
America Institute
Secretary of State Colin
Powell made the Africa bureau of the State Department his first stop on
his get acquainted tour of the building. Nigeria is now the United States’
fifth biggest supplier of oil while Angola is the eighth. Africa
is obviously as important to the United States as the United States to
Africa. Our guests will discuss the possible changes in this administrations
policies toward Africa and how those changes might be actualized.
Thurs. Feb.8
Topic: Israeli Elections
Guests: Jonathan Strum,
Adjunct
Professor, Georgetown Univ
Milton Viorst, Journalist, author
On Tuesday February 6th
the citizens of Israel go to the polls to elect a new Prime Minister.
Polls have been indicating that incumbent Prime Minister Ehud Barak has
been trailing far behind his challenger, Likud Party leader, Ariel Sharon.
Our guests will discuss the outcome and impact of the election
Fri. Feb. 9
Topic: What Makes a Good
Leader
Guest: Ed Ruggero,
co-author, Duty First
Duty First is about leadership.
About developing the best qualities in others who would be leaders. AWest
Point graduate and instructor, Ruggero will discuss the West Point leadership
school
and how what is taught there can and should be applied to all people in
leadership roles. |
