Spring 2007
2007 Spring Leadership Lecture Series
Free Lectures and Book Signings
All events take place at Dominican University of California
Doors open at 6pm Limited Seating
Isabel Allende
Interviewed by Michael Krasny
Bill Bradley
The New American Story
Al Gore
The Assault on Reason
Paul Hawken
The Blessed Unrest
Ralph Nader
"The Seventeen Traditions"
Suze Orman
Women + Money: Growing Your Power to Shape Your Destiny
Paul Solman
Global Warming Literacy: Science and Business Perspectives
Women's Leadership
An Intergenerational Dialogue with Granny D
Paul Hawken: The Blessed Unrest
Thursday, June 7, 2007 @ 7pm - Angelico Concert Hall. Doors open 6pm.
Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist, and author. Starting at age 20, he dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. In his newest book, "The Blessed Unrest", Paul tells the enigmatic history of the global environmental movement, comprised of over 1,000,000 organizations. Hawken draws upon his years of leadership in this movement to chart and illuminate its intellectual origins, diversity, goals and extraordinary vitality.
- In cooperation with Book Passage.
- Co-sponsored by Dominican's Green MBA and Environmental Studies Program.
- Q&A and book signing follows lecture.
- Click here to view Paul Hawken speech
Al Gore: The Assault on Reason
Presented by Dominican University of California and Book Passage
Join us for this rare and exciting opportunity to hear former Vice President Al Gore talk about his newest book "The Assault on Reason". Tickets for this event cost $40 per person and include a copy of "The Assault on Reason". This event is now sold-out.
- Q&A and book signing follows lecture.
Paul Solman: Global Warming Literacy: Science and Business Perspectives
Monday, February 5, 2007 @ 7pm - Angelico Concert Hall. Doors open 6pm.
The popular business and economic correspondent for the News Hour with Jim Lehr, Paul Solman illuminates the complexity of global warming involving physical science, biofuels, green corporations, the market for carbon credits, and the benefits of high oil prices with clarity, human and a laudable investigative spirit.” Mr. Solman will present a multimedia lecture that keeps changing as the earth does.
- In cooperation with Science Lecture Series and DUCBA
- Click here to view Paul Solman speech
Ralph Nader: An Evening with Ralph Nader – “The Seventeen Traditions”
Thursday, February 15, 2007 @ 7pm - Angelico Concert Hall. Doors open 6pm
Legendary activist and best selling author, Ralph Nader has founded or organized more than 100 civic organizations. Nader is known for his lifetime of progressive activism and fearless critique of corruption in American politics, society, and business. Nader will feature his newest book, The Seventeen Traditions, as he looks back on a time in American history when the family and the natural world were central in a child’s understanding of how to be a conscientious adult.
- In cooperation with Book Passage
Click here to view Ralph Nader's speech.
Women’s Leadership: An Intergenerational Dialogue with Granny D
Saturday, March 31 @ 9:00 – 11:30 am in Creekside Room, Caleruega Hall
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this program brings you a morning of awareness and sharing as we bridge the “Generation Gap” between girls and their elders. Join us for an engaging dialogue with Doris "Granny D" Hadddock, 97 year old activist whose historic walk across the U.S., at the age of 89 for campaign finance reform, embodies civic engagement. We will explore how we can better understand and utilize the wisdom of women across all generations. Donations accepted at the door.
- Optional: Lunch at 11:30 am $10 (pay at the door).
- In cooperation with Marin Women’s Commission and Dominican’s Women & Gender Studies Program.
- The partnership of the Marin Women’s Commission with Dominican University of California is guided by the mutual commitment that Women’s Leadership effectively impacts systems’ change so that Women of all ages are Empowered, Educated and Engaged in the Community.
Suze Orman: Women + Money: Growing Your Power to Shape Your Destiny
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 @ 7pm - Angelico Concert Hall. Doors open 6pm
Suze Orman, author of five consecutive New York Times bestsellers, has been called “a force in the world of personal finance” and a “one-woman financial advice powerhouse” by USA Today. Her newest book, Women + Money, investigates the complicated and perilous relationship women have with money. Including a fundamental block about managing money with confidence, assessing their own worth, and feeling they are in control. She will offer solutions to bring about fundamental change.
- In cooperation with Book Passage and DUCBA
Bill Bradley: The New American Story
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 @ 7pm – Shield Room, Caleruega Hall.
“What will it take to make America a better, stronger, truer country?” asks the bestselling author, former Knicks star, and former senator and past presidential candidate. Bradley believes Americans are at a teachable moment when we are compelled to reevaluate our political system, our leadership, our agenda as a nation, and ourselves as citizens. Bradley explores why the Republican and Democratic parties have failed us, and what changes need to be made in our in our politics
- In cooperation with Book Passage and Dominican’s Dept. of Politics
Click here to view Bill Bradley's Speech
Isabel Allende interviewed by KQED “Forum” Host Michael Krasny
Friday, April 20, 2007 @ 7pm - Angelico Concert Hall. Doors open at 6pm
- One Book One Marin: Read – Discuss – Build Community
- 2007 selection: Daughter of Fortune
Isabel Allende and her novel Daughter of Fortune are the centerpiece of the first One Book One Marin award. Marin’s libraries, and its partners, invite all members of our community to read and discuss one book each year, encouraging community dialogue and awareness of important issues.
Daughter of Fortune, rich in historic detail for a pivotal period in California history, is filled with critical topics of our day including the status of women, diversity, multilingualism, immigration. One Book One Marin invites all Marin County to read the book and be part of the discussion through multiple events in libraries, book clubs, classrooms, coffee shops and bookstores around Marin, culminating in this evening’s discussion between Isabel Allende and Michael Krasny.
- Marin County library partners for One Book One Marin are:
- Book Passage, Dominican University of California, Marin Education Fund and the Marin History Museum. This campus event cosponsored by Dominican Honor’s Program and Women and Gender Studies Program.
- For a listing of events throughout Marin County, January through April, go to onebookonemarin.org.
Click here to view Isabel Allende's speech.
