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Trial, Error and a Bit of Luck: How I Landed My Dream Job
Dorothy Attwood was named senior vice-president of global public policy for The Walt Disney Company in September 2010 where she is responsible for the development of Disney’s strategic global public policy initiatives.…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/trial-error-and-bit-of-luck-how-i-landed-my-dream-jobCompassion: What I learned at CMC
As a disabled student of color and survivor of a critical illness, this CMCer learned that compassion and empathy can be the most important things to develop in college.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/compassion-what-i-learned-at-cmcDecision '16: Decoding the Iowa Caucus & New Hampshire Primary
These first-in-the-nation contests predict the next phase in the 2016 race for the presidency. Join political experts to understand what they mean for election day in November!
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/decision-16-decoding-iowa-caucus-new-hampshire-primaryBeautiful Evil: Pandora and the Problem of Female Beauty
In Greek myth it is Pandora, the first woman, who brings evil into the previously carefree world of mortal men. Greek concepts of good and evil, however, are far from simplistic and absolute. Professor Blondell will arg…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/beautiful-evil-pandora-and-problem-of-female-beautyGlobal Energy Challenges and Opportunities
Former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham P ’19 will examine recent developments, pressing challenges and international pressures in world energy markets and discuss ensuing domestic and geopolitical impact on economic…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/global-energy-challenges-and-opportunitiesWhat Works in Reducing Recidivism
Noted as one of the most innovative people in criminal justice reform, Edward Latessa will discuss the major predictors of criminal behavior, the principles of effective correctional interventions, and what works (and d…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/what-works-in-reducing-recidivismMexico – U.S. Relations: The Importance and Implications of Our Partnership
Miguel E. Basáñez was ratified by the Mexican Senate as Ambassador of Mexico to the United States on September 2, 2015. Prior to his appointment as ambassador, he was professor of values, culture and development at the…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/mexico-%E2%80%93-us-relations-importance-and-implications-of-our-partnershipAnatomy of an Epidemic: History, Science, and the Long-term Effects of Psychiatric Medications
A prize-winning journalist, Robert Whitaker will discuss the epidemic of mental illness in the U.S. and whether the cure — psychotropic drugs — might actually contribute to the cause.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/anatomy-of-epidemic-history-science-and-long-term-effects-of-psychiatric-medicationsNeural Mechanisms Underlying Body Perception and Action or Why My Sister is the Better Swimmer
Professor Reed will address how personally relevant questions can inform research and how electrophysiology (EEG/ERP) can provide insights into how the brain integrates information from vision and the body.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/neural-mechanisms-underlying-body-perception-and-action-or-why-my-sister-is-better-swimmerUnderstanding the Climate Debate: The Lost Middle Ground
Warren Meyer’s special interest lies in the middle ground between "myth" and "catastrophe" and how media treatment of climate issues makes finding this middle ground nearly impossible.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/understanding-climate-debate-lost-middle-ground