Spring 2009

Bullying and Cyberbullying in Massachusetts

Elizabeth Englander, Ph.D.

Dr. Elizabeth Englander was a professor of psychology and the founder and director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State College.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 2:30 p.m.

The U.S. Economy: How Scared Should We Be?

Bill Cheney, Ph.D.

Dr. Cheney is chief economist for John Hancock Financial Services and MFC Global Investment Management.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:00 p.m.

Substance Abuse in Society and Its Impact on the Criminal Justice System

Hon. Milton Raphaelson

Judge Raphaelson is a retired justice of the Massachusetts District Court.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 7:00 p.m.

Bats, Balls and Budgets

Jorg Bassiacos

Mr. Bassiacos is executive vice president and general manager of the Worcester Tornadoes professional baseball club.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 7:00 p.m.

Animals Make Us Human

Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

Dr. Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, a livestock handling expert and well-known author.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 7:00 p.m.

A Screening of the Short Film Glacier Bay Followed by Conversation with the Cast

Colleen Murphy ’81 along with Dorothy Bryce and James Noble

Ms. Murphy, co-founder of Open the Gate Pictures LLC, is an actress and producer.

Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:00 p.m.