2010 International Speaker Series

Important Information About the May 3rd, 2010 Lecture

Dr. Jane Lubchenco, scheduled to appear at the International Speakers Series tonight, was called back to Washington DC today by President Obama. As Chief Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Dr. Lubchenco is a critical part of the management team dealing with the oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico.

Tonight's lecture will be given by Dr. Mark Hixon, Professor of Marine Biology at Oregon State University and renowned expert on the relationship between ocean acidification and climate change. Dr. Lubchenco will appear later in the Spring, date to be announced.

All Lectures will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR

February 10, 2010 | America's Role in the World: Two Views

Prior to September 11, 2001, domestic issues determined party allegiance: polls showed little difference between Republicans and Democrats on foreign policy. Now, “foreign affairs assertiveness almost completely distinguishes Republican-oriented voters from Democratic-oriented voters.” (Pew Research Center) What does this mean for the conduct of American foreign policy?

Karl Rove

Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush

The architect of President George W. Bush’s 2000 and 2004 campaigns, Karl Rove served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor in the Bush administration. US News and World Reports noted that, “no presidential appointee has ever had such a strong influence on politics and policy.” Read More

Howard Dean

Former Governor of Vermont, Presidential candidate, and former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee

Chair of the Democratic National Committee and 2004 presidential candidate, Howard Dean led the “50-State Strategy” that helped Democrats regain the White House in 2008. A physician and 6-term Governor of Vermont, Dr. Dean was an early opponent of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Read More

February 25, 2010 | The Global Financial Crisis: Made in America?

Joseph Stiglitz

2001 Nobel Laureate in Economic

The most cited economist in the world, Joseph Stiglitz served as Chief Economist of the World Bank and chaired President Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisors. Always controversial, he is sharply critical of current international economic policies, global enforcement institutions, and the Obama Administration’s financial industry rescue plan. He currently heads a UN Commission charged with reforming the global financial system. Read More

March 15, 2010 | Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Global Security

Pervez Musharraf

President of Pakistan, 2001–2008

As a nuclear power bordered by Afghanistan, China, Iran, and India, Pakistan’s global strategic importance cannot be overstated. Pervez Musharraf was President of Pakistan at the time of the September 11 attacks and growing Muslim militancy; Time magazine described him as having “the most dangerous job in the world.” Although President Musharraf became the United States’ chief ally in the region in the struggle against Al Qaeda and global terror, he was the victim of two assassination attempts and his internal policies alienated Islamic fundamentalists. Read More

Single tickets for Jane Lubchenco are available through the PCPA box office and Ticketmaster.

May 3, 2010 | Science and Public Policy: A Time for Action

Jane Lubchenco

Chief Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

As head of NOAA, Jane Lubchenco leads our nation’s efforts to meet environmental and ecosystem challenges. A MacArthur “genius” fellow, past President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, member of the National Academy of Science, and former Professor at Oregon State University, Dr. Lubchenco is internationally recognized for her ground-breaking research on the ways in which human activities have unintentionally caused shifts in environmental stability. Read More

All Lectures will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR