The schedule is set for the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues 2022-23 season “Creativity to Solve Global Challenges.” Faculty are invited to use these events in fall 2022 courses as required or optional activities for students, or as a make-up or extra-credit opportunity. Thompson Forum events are free and open to the public, and are livestreamed and recorded. All events will take place at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Candice Millard | Sept. 28 | 7:30 p.m.
“A Clear and Steady Eye: Storytelling and Our Shared History” is the 27th Annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities, Humanities Nebraska. Millard is the author of four New York Times bestselling books: "The River of Doubt," "Destiny of the Republic," "Hero of the Empire," and "River of the Gods."
Dr. Ali S. Khan | Oct. 11 | 7 p.m.
“Putting the Public Back in Public Health: A Global Perspective” during Community Climate Awareness Week. Dr. Khan is a scholar of emerging infectious diseases with 23 years of experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and author of "The Next Pandemic: On the Front Lines Against Humankind’s Gravest Dangers."
Tyler Riewer ’04 | Nov. 7 | 7 p.m.
“The Craziest Thing We Can Do is Nothing” with the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Riewer is the Creative Director at charity: water, a $100M nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world.
Faculty who need assistance with taking student attendance can contact the University Honors Program at uhon-office@unl.edu or 402-472-5425.
For spring 2023, save the date for two additional mainstage speakers: landscape architect and climate activist Martha Schwartz on Jan. 23 and social entrepreneur Jane Chen on Mar. 28. The Thompson Forum will also host interactive workshops in mid-February with Amy Herman, who uses works of art to sharpen observation and problem-solving.
For more information, to reserve free tickets, to watch the livestream, or to access recorded lectures, visit the E.N. Thompson website.
More details at: https://enthompson.unl.edu/