Times Talks, presentations on current topics by knowledgeable speakers, began at Fort Hays State University. A product of the partnership between the American Democracy Project and the New York Times, these talks are part of an initiative to get people the information they need in a changing world. The topics correspond to the issues of the day as reported in the New York Times. Discussion is encouraged so that many points of view may be heard. Times Talks are now used at many colleges and universities around the country.
Refreshments provided (first come, first-served): Pizza, salad, bottled water
Times Talk: Global Hunger
"SWIPE Out Hunger!"
12:30 - 1:30
Forsyth Library
Dr. Shala Mills, Chair & Assistant Professor, Political Science & Kelly Nuckolls
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
12:30 - 1:30
Forsyth Library
Times Talk: Global Climate Change Times Talk
"Whither the Weather?" Dr. John Heinrichs, Chair & Assistant Professor, Geosciences
and "How Big is Your Water Footprint?" Krista Tardif, FHSU student
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011
12:30 - 1:30
Forsyth Library
Times Talk: NASA
"Infinity and Beyond? Is There a Mission for NASA in the Post-Shuttle Era?"
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011
12:30 - 1:30
Forsyth Library
Dr. Paul Adams, Assistant Professor, Physics & College of Education & Technology,
and Dr. John Heinrichs, Chair & Assistant Professor, Geosciences
Finding Common Ground Roundtable Discussion
"Social Media and its Role in Our Democracy"
Monday, Oct. 17
12:30 - 1:30
Forsyth Library
Times Talk: "The World is Watching (& Listening): Phone Hacks, Twitter Revolutions and Cloudsourced Democracy"
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011
12:00 - 1:00 (note different time)
Forsyth Library
Dr. Chapman Rackaway, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Times Talk: Global Leadership
Why Do We Need Global Leadership?
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
12:30 - 1:30
Forsyth Library
Ms. LeAnn Brown, Instructor of Leadership Studies, Mr. Brett Whitaker, Instructor of Leadership Studies, and Kelly Nuckolls
Finding Common Ground Roundtable Discussion
Should Marijuana be Legalized?
Mon., Nov. 14
12:30 - 1:30
Forsyth Library South Study Area
Wednesday, February 8
12:30 - 1:30
Forsyth Library
Thursday, February 9
10:00 - 3:00
Forsyth Library and the Memorial Union
Finding Common Ground: Roundtable Discussions: Abortion: Pro-choice or Pro-life?
Wednesday, February 22
12:30-1:30
Forsyth Library Lobby
Finding Common Ground: Ending World Hunger by Ending Local Hunger
Wednesday, March 7
12:30-1:30
Forsyth Library
Times Talk: Solar Flares by Dr. Eric Deyo
Wednesday, March 28
12:15 - 1:15
Forsyth Library
Finding Common Ground: Uganda and the KONY Movement
Wednesday, April 11
12:30 - 1:30
Forsyth Library Front LobbyTimes Talk: Sustainability: Supporting a Population of 7 Billion
Tuesday, April 17
12:30-1:30
Forsyth Library
Shala Mills, John Heinrichs, & Elmer Fink
Finding Common Ground Roundtables are discussions of current topics. Rather than having one speaker present information, all students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend and participate in the discussion. This format offers a venue in which we can hear and gain understanding of the opinions and views of our peers about the issues we all face. These discussions are sponsored by the American Democracy Project.
Refreshments provided: Cookies, soda. You are welcome to bring your lunch along.