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SUMMARY:The Middle East After October 7 with Jane Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe welcome Jane Ferguson\, foreign correspondent for PBS NewsHour and author of No Ordinary Assignment. \nWith the Middle East already at a crossroads\, the attack on October 7 by Hamas on Israel upended the region and the world.  Join us for a conversation with Jane Ferguson\, foreign correspondent for PBS NewsHour and author of No Ordinary Assignment. She’ll discuss the latest developments in the conflict\, the challenges of potential escalation\, and the geopolitical implications for the region. What are the new prospects for peace in the region? What role does the U.S. have to play? \nReception and networking for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. \nLocation and Parking\nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \n  \nTickets\nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \n  \nOur Supporters\nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum \nSpecial thanks to Series sponsor\, Wolverine Worldwide \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center \nSpecial thanks to Topic sponsor\, Calvin University
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/middle-east/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Will technology save us on a hotter planet? with Neela Banerjee
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe welcome Neela Banerjee\, Chief Climate Editor\, NPR. \nTechnology is certain to play a key role in limiting and addressing climate change. But is it enough to avert the extreme weather events that threaten millions of people worldwide? Geopolitical rivalries\, political inertia\, and policy disagreements continue to slow a process that needs to rapidly advance\, especially as countries least responsible for the climate crisis become impacted the most. Neela Banerjee\, the Chief Climate Editor at NPR\, will discuss how we might challenge our current understanding of the climate crisis and suggest ways citizens might respond. \nReception and networking for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. \nLocation and Parking\nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \n  \nTickets\nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \n  \nOur Supporters\nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum \nSpecial thanks to Series sponsor\, Wolverine Worldwide \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/climate-tech/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Geographic Perspective of Global to Local Health Disparities with Debarchana Ghosh
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe welcome Dr. Debarchana (Debs) Ghosh\, Associate Professor\, Geography\, University of Connecticut. \nLooking back at the covid-19 pandemic and other global health emergencies\, there are many lessons to take away both domestically and internationally. Of particular importance is understanding the multi-faceted causes of global health disparities and what we might do to improve equitable access to health services worldwide. Dr. Debarchana Ghosh\, a professor of geography at the University of Connecticut will offer insights based on her research in the field of global health. \nReception and networking for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. \nLocation and Parking\nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \n  \nTickets\nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \n  \nOur Supporters\nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. \nSpecial thanks to Series sponsor\, Wolverine Worldwide \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center \nSpecial thanks to Topic sponsors\, Grand Rapids Community College and Corewell Health
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/global-health/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reflecting on 75 Years of NATO with General (ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe welcome General (ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti\, former US European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe\, NATO. \nSince the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022\, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has come under increased scrutiny\, not because NATO troops are involved in the conflict\, but because of its role in relations between Russia and its neighbors. Does the U.S. still have a role to play in European affairs? General (ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti\, the former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO will reflect on the organization’s 75 years and offer his insights on what’s ahead. \nReception and networking for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. \nLocation and Parking\nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \n  \nTickets\nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \n  \nOur Supporters\nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum \nSpecial thanks to Series sponsor\, Wolverine Worldwide \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center \nSpecial thanks to Topic sponsor\, Amway
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/nato/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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