2007.Past Events

February 5, 2007, 5:30 p.m. – “Is Iraq Another Vietnam?”  Prof. Robert Brigham. Vassar College.

April 11, 2007, 7:00 p.m. – “Broadcasting’s Impact on International Affairs, ”  Kevin Klose, President of National Public Radio.  Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Library, Hyde Park.

April 24, 2007, 7:00 p.m. – “Venezuela: What’s Chavez Up To?” Amb. Marilyn McAfee, former US Ambassador.  (Members -only event) St. Andrews Café, Culinary Institute of America.

Sept. 19, 2007, 7:00 pm. – ‘The Future of Korea.” Panel from the Korea Economic Institute.  Vassar College.

Oct. 24, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – “Climate Change: Hudson Valley Impacts and Strategies for a Global Problem,” Ned Sullivan, Executive Director of Scenic Hudson.  First of a series examining the consequences of global warming, beginning with a look at the Hudson Valley and how the challenges our region faces reflect larger trends around the globe. Annual Members meeting and dinner. Vassar College.

Nov. 7, 2007, 7:00 pm. –  “Bomb Scare: the History and Future of Nuclear Weapons,” Joseph Cirincione, author.  Vassar College.

Dec. 6, 2007, 7:00 pm. –  “Preventive War and American Democracy, ” Dr. Scott Silverstone, author.  James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall, Dutchess Community College.

Dec. 15, 2007, 9:30 am. – Academic WorldQuest 2008.  Henry A. Wallace Visitors and Education Center, FDR Presidential Library, Hyde Park, NY.