A presentation by Dr. Thomas Edwards, Deputy Director at NASA’s Ames Research Center. Since the moment Apollo astronauts relayed images of Earth from space, NASA has helped us see and understand our own planet, solar system and beyond. Dr. Edwards talks about how NASA technology brings critical data to pilots over remote Alaskan territories and…
Inside Out: The Challenges of Reentry – Forum@360
What does it take to stay out of prison? For individuals who have been incarcerated, getting back on their feet and navigating the challenges of reentering society can be a challenge. A panel discussion about reentry with representatives from the Department of Corrections, the reentry and recovery community, and people with firsthand experience navigating the…
Young Midwives Lead Social Transformation in Rural Pakistan with Quratul Ain Bakhteari
The Juneau World Affairs Council presents Nobel Peace Prize nominee Quratul Ain Bakhteari. Bakhteari founded the Institute for Development Studies and Practices in Pakistan, which effects positive change in communities by training and empowering young people. Bakhteari shares her inspirational story and discusses the leadership of women as midwives.
North Korea, Bellicose Tweets and Other Nuclear Challenges We Face with Philip Yun
The Juneau World Affairs Council presents “North Korea, Bellicose Tweets and Other Nuclear Challenges We Face” with Philip Yun. Yun is the executive director of the Ploughshares Fund, a nonprofit that works to eliminate the dangers of nuclear weapons. Yun’s professional background includes time in academia, U.S.-North Korea diplomacy during the Clinton administration, and practicing…
Artist talk with Linda Infante Lyons
Linda Infante Lyons’ paintings imagine scenes of hushed stillness, devoid of human presence and inhabited by flora and fauna. Her painting series, Ebb and Flow, includes medium and large format oil paintings of Alaska-inspired landscapes.
Poetry Out Loud 2018
The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with U.S. state arts agencies to support Poetry Out Loud, a contest that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. After…