Tuesday, 13 Nov 2012
Innovations and Technologies for Responding to Global Climate Change: The Role of the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Center (RVAC), South Africa
Kingsley Kwabena Ayisi, manager of the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Center at the University of Limpopo, South Africa, will share the center's work to assist decision makers in identifying risk from climate change to enable planning for better resiliency in the future. He will also offer opportunities for collaboration with RVAC.
American Job Prospects in a Globalized World
Iowa State graduate Christine Romans is the host of Your Bottom Line, CNN's Saturday morning personal finance and lifestyle program. In addition, she reports on the economy, politics and international business for CNN's morning shows and is also regularly featured on CNN International. Technology, Globalization & Culture Series
Muslim Footprints in Iowa: The Story of Emir Abdelkader
How did a town in northeast Iowa - Elkader - come to be named after Emir Abdelkader in 1846? John Kiser, author of "Commander of the Faithful ... The Life and Times of Emir Abdelkader: A Story of True Jihad," will discuss the relevance of this warrior and scholar for today.
Post-Election Analysis
Candy Crowley, CNN's award-winning chief political correspondent, will discuss the the 2012 election results as the Fall 2012 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. Her talk is part of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women & Politics 20th Anniversary Celebration.