Yakima Town Hall
Jane Goodall Ph.D., DBE
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.
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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 suggests using the power of civility and dialogue as an alternative to fanaticism whose actions include flying airplanes into buildings.
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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.
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Dr. 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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Coming Next Season...
Laura Bush
October 3, 2012 - Former First Lady of the United States - Read More
David Lampton
March 6, 2013 - The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money, and Minds - Read More
Robert Ballard
April 17, 2013 - Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration - Read More
2012-2013 Season
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