Great Decisions Speaker Series Continues at the Dogwood Center

The Great Decisions Speaker Series brings national experts to West Michigan for thought-provoking discussions on critical issues related to U.S. foreign policy and other international concerns.  The Great Decisions Global Discussion speaker series is put together by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan and is live-streamed at the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts on Tuesdays during March, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the main stage.  

The goal of the series is to discuss critical issues that are facing the world today, and features diplomats, policy makers, practitioners, think tank specialists and journalists using their diverse expertise to lead conversations.  

On March 12 the topic will be “Life after the Arab Uprisings and the Islamic State” with Rania Abouzeid, author of "No Turning Back: Life, Loss, and Hope in Wartime Syria".  The March 19 topic will be “Global Cyber Threats” with Peter Jolliffe. Special Agent Jolliffe, who has worked for the FBI for the last decade, will outline cyber risks and the work being done to minimize them.

The Great Decisions Speaker Series will be video streamed live at the Dogwood Center, 4734 S. Campus Court, Fremont, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday's in February and March.  The live-stream sponsor for the series is Gerber Products/Nestle Nutrition. The lectures are free and open to the public. View the speaker schedule at www.dogwoodcenter.com. or www.worldmichigan.or

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