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Jane Goodall October 5, 2011 11:00 a.m. Capitol Theatre

A MORNING WITH JANE GOODALL

Travel to the forests of Africa with world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace.  She will share her fascinating stories about her pioneering work with chimpanzees; information about the education, conservation and development programs of the Jane Goodall Institute; and her reasons for hope that we can save threatened species, the planet and ultimately ourselves.

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield November 9, 2011 11:00 a.m. Capitol Theatre

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE WRONG FOR ME TO BE RIGHT

This former armed Israeli settler saw the peril of using extremism as a solution to conflicting beliefs. His book, You Don't have to be wrong for Me to Be Right, offers a new way of approaching the issues dividing our country and world. He suggest using the power of civility and dialogue as an alternative to fanaticism whose actions include flying airplanes into buildings.

Gina Barreca March 7, 2012 11:00 a.m. Capitol Theatre

10,000 YEARS OF MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SEXES CLEARED RIGHT UP

It’s good to laugh! Gina’s humorous take on men and women is not only insightful – it’s just plain funny. She is the author of eight books, and currently a columnist for "The Hartford Courant”, Gina has appeared on dozens of television programs including 20/20, 48 Hours, The Today Show, and Oprah.

Michio Kaku April 11, 2012 11:00 a.m. Capitol Theatre

THE WORLD IN 2030; HOW SCIENCE WILL AFFECT OUR LIVES.

Explore the world of the seemingly impossible with the internationally renowned physicist and co-founder of string field theory, Dr. Michio Kaku. In a lucid and engaging fashion, Dr. Kaku presents revolutionary developments in fields such as medicine, computers, space travel, and more, which will forever change our way of life and alter the course of civilization itself..

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