Nonprofit Organizations/Charities

International Food Assistance, Food Security, and National Security

Posted: November 6, 2023 at 3:54 pm

Food Insecurity is one of the most critical problems confronting the global community in the Twenty-First Century. Despite numerous national and international efforts over the past 60 years, its elimination remains elusive due to a complex array of environmental and human factors. Despite the existence an adequate supply of food to feed the global population […]

A/V requirements: Internet Access, Laptop, LCD Projector, Screen

Phil Thomas

Transgender and Gender Expansive Children in Families and Schools

Posted: August 4, 2023 at 3:01 pm

This topic focuses on the experiences of trans and gender expansive children (children who identify or express their gender outside of the male/female gender binary) and offers strategies for adults (parents, teachers, couches) who work with gender expansive children to ensure affirming care. Resources for additional information and supports will be offered.

A/V requirements: Internet Access, Laptop, LCD Projector

Colleen Vesely

Praxis in Peacemaking and Peacebuilding (Unavailable Spring Semester 2024)

Posted: October 29, 2021 at 2:46 pm, Last Updated: March 4, 2024 at 3:55 pm

Peacemaking and Peacebuilding the world over necessitate the blending of scholarship and practice. Known as Praxis, this combination illuminates paths forward in a variety of situations from the world’s war torn countries to conflict at home. Charles Davidson will reflect on his time in the field of peacemaking in war torn countries and talk about […]

A/V requirements: None

Charles E. Davidson, Ph.D. (Unavailable Spring Semester 2024)

Effective Nonprofit leadership

Posted: October 27, 2021 at 4:38 pm

What traits do nonprofit leaders need to be exceptional in their carers. Rehr, author of “8 Traits of an Exceptional Association CEO,” will provide concrete steps on how nonprofit leaders can be effective and grow to be exceptional. He will talk about steps that can be taken to create a healthy and productive culture, advance […]

A/V requirements: LCD Projector, Screen

David K. Rehr

Leadership Skills through Volunteering and Internships

Posted: May 16, 2019 at 3:42 pm, Last Updated: March 29, 2021 at 7:55 pm

There are intangible skills that can be learned through experiences such as internships and volunteering. This presentation will discuss those skills and how citizens should seek out opportunities to serve to enhance professional skills.

A/V requirements: Internet Access, Laptop, LCD Projector, White Board and Markers

Philip Wilkerson

College Access

Posted: September 10, 2014 at 12:06 pm, Last Updated: March 21, 2016 at 4:59 pm

Topics: Well-Being, student transition, retention, and engagement.

A/V requirements: Internet, Laptop, LCD, Screen

Lewis E. Forrest, II