Focus the Nation Roundtable

January 31, 2008 - 7:30 to 9:30 PM
Dole Institute of Politics

KU Center for Sustainability, KU Hillel, and the Dole Institute of Politics will host this roundtable discussion on January 31, 2008, as part of Focus the Nation. Moderated by Simran Sethi, award-winning journalist and environmental correspondent for NBC News, this panel discussion will engage the KU campus and Lawrence community in an open discussion on global climate change, its potential regional impacts, and possible solutions at all levels of government. Panelists for the event include:

National Officials (joining via web cast)

US Congresswoman Nancy Boyda
US Congressman Dennis Moore

State Officials

Lieutenant Governor Mark Parkinson
Senator Marci Francisco
Senator Roger Pine
Representative Barbara Ballard
Representative Paul Davis
Representative Tom Holland
Representative Tom Sloan

City of Lawrence Officials

Mike Dever, Vice-Mayor
Sue Hack, Mayor
Boog Highberger, City Commissioner

University Officials

Richard Lariviere, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor

Questions for the panel were accepted from the public until Sunday, January 27. Time permitting, additional questions from the audience will be accepted during the event. Note cards will be available to write your question on and pass to volunteers.

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