Difference Network: Video of Speakers from Marquette Events Copyright (c) 2013 Marquette University All rights reserved. http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference Recent documents in Difference Network: Video of Speakers from Marquette Events en-us Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:55:17 PDT 3600 Communication Focus http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/14 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/14 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:56:45 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Geraldine Fabrikant shared stories and experiences from her years as a features writer for The New York Times — from her first day at the office to the changing face of print journalism.

ABOUT THE SERIES: CIRCLES: This lecture was part of CIRCLES, an innovative business networking program that connects Marquette University alumni with people doing business in fields such as health care, finance, journalism and real estate.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: New York Times reporter Geraldine Fabrikant writes for the business, travel, and arts and leisure sections. She is a columnist for "Talking Money" and writes extensively on philanthropic topics.

]]> Geraldine Fabrikant Building America's Energy Future http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/13 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/13 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:52:30 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: ConocoPhillips President and CEO James Mulva spoke at Marquette University in October 2008 about the future of America's energy and how he thinks a comprehensive national energy policy can help.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Business Leaders Forum: Sponsored by Marquette University's College of Business Administration, this speaker series has attracted leaders at the top of their professions to discuss current trends and business issues and practices.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: James Mulva is president and chief executive officer of ConocoPhillips, the nation's third-largest oil company.

]]> James Mulva Nuclear Power Revival: An Imperative http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/12 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/12 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:49:06 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Mike Wallace spoke about why the United States should adopt more nuclear power as an alternative form of energy.

ABOUT THE SERIES: CIRCLES: This lecture was part of CIRCLES, an innovative business networking program that connects Marquette University alumni with people doing business in fields such as health care, finance, journalism and real estate.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: As vice chairman of Constellation Energy and chairman of UniStar Nuclear Energy, Mike Wallace is a leader at the nation's largest wholesale power seller and supplier of competitive electricity to large commercial and industrial customers.

]]> Mike Wallace Financial Services Focus http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/11 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/11 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:42 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Drawing on his decades of experience in the investment industry, Dan Fuss talked about the current state of the money market. ABOUT THE SERIES: CIRCLES: This lecture was part of CIRCLES, an innovative business networking program that connects Marquette University alumni with people doing business in fields such as health care, finance, journalism and real estate. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Dan Fuss is vice chairman of Loomis, Sayles & Co. SmartMoney magazine named him one of "the world's greatest investors" alongside Warren Buffet.

]]> Daniel J. Fuss Sports: The Hype and Hypocrisy http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/10 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/10 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:40:12 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Sports writer Frank Deford spoke at Marquette in September 2008 about his experiences as a sports writer and the broader role that sports play in society.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Axthelm Lecture: Each year, a notable journalist speaks during the Pete and Bonnie Axthelm Memorial Program scholarship award ceremony.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Sports commentator Frank Deford is best known for his contributions to Sports Illustrated and NPR.

]]> Frank Deford Human Rights and the Consequences of Faith http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/9 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/9 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:36:37 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Dr. Shirin Ebadi was the keynote speaker at Mission Week 2009 and was awarded an honorary degree. Dr. Ebadi spoke about the effects of deep faith on human rights and her dreams for peace.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The lecture was part of Mission Week 2009. Marquette’s annual event is a weeklong reflection and celebration of the university’s mission of faith, excellence, leadership and service.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Dr. Shirin Ebadi is an internationally known advocate for human rights. Despite being the target of assassination attempts, she has fought for Iran’s women and children as a human rights lawyer and Iran’s first female judge. She founded the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child and in 2003 became the first Muslim woman and first Iranian to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

]]> Shirin Ebadi The World Food Crisis: How Did It Get So Bad, and Why Should We Care? http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/8 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/8 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:44:11 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Raj Patel address the question: Why is half of the world malnourished and the other half obese? Raj Patel spoke at Marquette University in October 2008 about his global investigation and offered suggestions for regaining control of the global food economy.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Manresa speakers series: Presentations address how the values of faith, service and vocation help people lead fruitful, passionate lives.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Raj Patel is an agricultural scholar and leading thinker in the sustainable foods movement, a cause recently highlighted in the documentary Food, Inc. Before the opening of Food, Inc., Patel discussed his book Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System.

]]> Raj Patel Radical Business Philosophy http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/7 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/7 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:36:40 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Jerry Greenfield spoke to Marquette students in April 2009 and shared Ben & Jerry's corporate history, entrepreneurialism, social responsibility and other business philosophies.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The appearance was sponsored by the Marquette University Student Government, a student-run organization dedicated to actively addressing and representing students' needs, concerns and interests through acts of leadership and service. MUSG also supports other student organizations and sponsors services for the Marquette student body.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Jerry Greenfield is co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, one of America's most iconic ice cream companies. Greenfield, along with partner Ben Cohen, opened the first Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop in Burlington, Vt., in 1978. Today, the company is a multi-million dollar enterprise that includes Ben & Jerry's Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to social responsibility and the environment.

]]> Jerry Greenfield Behind the Headlines from Clinton to Obama: Your Questions, His Answers http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/6 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/6 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:52:52 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: James Carville was a guest speaker at Marquette in April 2009. He discussed the campaign strategies used to elect President Barack Obama and the issues the Obama administration faced during its first 100 days in office.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Carville's visit was co-sponsored by the Les Aspin Center for Government Alumni Council, Division of Student Affairs and Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. The event also was supported by the Marquette University Student Government student activity fee.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: James Carville is the former co-host of CNN's Crossfire and best known for his successful leadership of former President Bill Clinton's first campaign in 1992. Before that, he led several prominent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial campaigns in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Georgia. Carville is a best-selling author and television pundit.

]]> James Carville Marquette University 2009 Commencement Address http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/5 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/5 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:43:41 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Dick Enberg presented the Commencement address to Marquette University's graduating Class of 2009 on May 17, 2009.

He spoke to an audience of more than 2000 graduating students, their family and friends, and members of the Marquette community.

The event took place at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Dick Enberg is an award-winning sports journalist who has covered nearly every major sporting event since his debut on NBC in 1975.

Enberg is the only person to win an Emmy as a sportscaster, writer and producer, having received 14 Emmys, including a Lifetime Achievement Emmy. He was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame in 1995

Enberg began his broadcast career while a student at Indiana University, doing play by play for football and basketball games while earning his master’s and doctoral degrees in health sciences.

]]> Dick Enberg Innovations, Challenges and Opportunities - Locally and Globally http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/4 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/4 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:32:45 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Downsizing. Rightsizing. Are you prepared for tomorrow's world of work? Manpower Chairman and CEO Jeff Joerres spoke at a Marquette CIRCLES event in May 2009. Joerres addressed the changing trends in today's marketplace, like talent shortages, technology and employee power.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Marquette University CIRCLES is an innovative business networking program that connects Marquette alumni, parents and friends doing business in or providing services to industries like real estate, construction and design, financial services, healthcare, advertising, public relations, media, technology, and more.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Jeffrey A. Joerres, chairman and chief executive officer of Manpower Inc., is a world leader in the employment services industry, creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. Manpower was named as one of the "Best Managed Companies in America" for the fifth time in 2007 by Forbes magazine. Fortune magazine named Manpower as one of the most admired companies in the staffing industry for the fifth year in a row.

]]> Jeffrey A. Joerres Intellectuals, the Media and the Crisis of our Times http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/3 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/3 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:55:58 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Robert McChesney addressed the crisis of a drastically shrinking print journalism industry and the role of media in today’s technological age. He noted the current contributors to the crisis and offered solutions to save journalism, which included government financial support for the benefit of an informed citizenry and the future of democracy.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The lecture was part of a series chaired by Bonnie S. Brennen, Nieman Chair and professor of journalism at Marquette. The Nieman Chair and lecture series are endowed in honor of Lucius W. Nieman, who founded the Milwaukee Journal in 1882 at age 24 and served as the paper’s longtime editor in chief.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Robert McChesney is co-founder of the media reform organization Free Press and a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. McChesney is the author of several books, including Rich Media, Poor Democracy and The Problem of the Media. He’s also host of the weekly radio talk show Media Matters.

]]> Robert McChesney Maps of the Imagination: The Writer as Cartographer http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/2 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/2 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:39:02 PDT ABOUT THE TALK: Turchi compares an author’s ability to guide a reader through a fictional narrative to the way a mapmaker charts the physical world.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Turchi spoke at Marquette’s Haggerty Museum of Art. The event was sponsored by the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Student Development, Department of English and Marquette Writing Society.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Peter Turchi is the award-winning author of Maps of the Imagination: The Writer as Cartographer, published in 2004. In addition to receiving the Outstanding Academic Titles 2005 award by Choice Magazine, Maps of the Imagination has won seven design awards for its unique illustrations, including a silver medal in the Stiftung Buchkunst International Design competition.

]]> Peter Turchi Catholics and Socialism in the United States http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/1 http://epublications.marquette.edu/difference/1 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:16:05 PDT Dr. Carey shared the varied Catholic reactions to socialism between 1895-1920. During the lecture’s question and answer session, the discussion turned to Milwaukee’s socialist past and the relationship between socialism and communism. ABOUT THE SERIES Carey’s talk was part of the Annual Kelly Chair Lecture, sponsored by the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theology. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr. Carey is the William J. Kelly, S.J., Chair in Catholic Theology at Marquette. His research areas include the history of Christian theology, American Catholic life and thought, and Christian life and thought in the United States.

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