Thought Leader Forum
The Augustana Thought Leader Forum is a catalyst for insightful public discussion. Presenting a broad range of issues, focusing this fall on upcoming Presidential election, the Forum's new series is "Politics in America: Domestic and Global Issues." Forum organizers believe that an informed and engaged citizenry is a valuable asset for the people in the region. Augustana believes it is ideally positioned to assert its intellectual resources in this capacity.
Fall 2008 Thought Leader Forum:
Politics in America:
Domestic and Global Issues
International Room, Holiday Inn City Centre
Downtown Sioux Falls
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The format includes lunch, 30 minutes of prepared remarks by an Augustana professor or alumnus, followed by a moderated question and answer session with the audience. The public is invited to attend these forums.
This series will feature the following speakers:
Monday, September 29
Nancy Erickson '84
Secretary of the Senate, Washington, D.C.
Topic: Lessons Learned While Overseeing the United States Senate
Friday, October 3
Dr. John Hamre '72
President of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C.
Topic: Global Issues Confronting the New President
Wednesday, November 5
Dr. Joel Johnson & Dr. Brent Lerseth
Assistant Professors of Government and International Affairs, Augustana College
Topic: Reactions to Yesterday's Elections
Each featured speaker will also be the focus of KELO TV's "Inside Keloland" show Sunday morning and evening.