2008-2009 Programs

Jonah Edelman, October 11, 2008

Co-founder of Stand for Children, a groundbreaking child-advocacy group that harnesses citizen commitment to affect electoral and political decisions to benefit children

"We’re All in This Together or You’re On Your Own:
The Answer Will Determine Our Future"

Public Affairs: Martha Vukelich-Austin
President, Foundation for Madison's Public Schools

Retrospective on October 11, 2008 Meeting

Tammy Baldwin, November 8, 2008

Second-district Congresswoman and the first woman to serve in the House of Representatives from Wisconsin

She discussed federal efforts to improve the quality of life for future generations.

Public Affairs: Kristi Shepard
Director of Leadership Giving, United Way Foundation of Dane County

Retrospective on November 8, 2008 meeting

Azadeh Moaveni, February 21, 2009

Tehran correspondent for Time Magazine and author of Lipstick Jihad: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America and American in Iran

"Global Culture and American Youth:
What Does It Mean for Our Future?"

Public Affairs: Shiva Bidar-Sielaff
Director of Community Partnership, UW Hospital and Clinics

Jorja Leap, March 21, 2009

An expert on crisis intervention who focuses on gang violence and youth development in Los Angeles

"Grandparents and Homies:
The Surprising Relationships Between Older Adults
and Young Gang Members"

Public Affairs: George Chavez
Gang Detective, Madison Police Department

Anastasia Goodstein, April 18, 2009*

Award-winning blogger and often-quoted expert on American tweens, teens and early twentysomethings, and author of
Totally Wired: What Teens and Tweens are Really Doing Online

"Forces Shaping Generation Next"

*Note -- Dr. Alvin Poussaint, who was originally scheduled for this date
has been forced to cancel his appearance

Public Affairs: Joanne Cantor
Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-Madison