Recent Events Archives
First Lady Jill Biden the Keynote Speaker at America’s First Ladies Luncheon
First Lady Jill Biden was our guest speaker at our Annual First Ladies Luncheon on April 26, 2024, marking the first time a sitting first lady has joined us to keynote this event. As First Lady, Dr. Biden has championed numerous efforts, including the first-ever White...
Attack from Within – An Evening with Barbara McQuade
Attack from Within is an urgent, comprehensive explanation of the ways disinformation is impacting democracy, and practical solutions that can be pursued to strengthen the public, media, and truth-based politics.
Using Objects of Intolerance to Teach Tolerance and Promote Social Justice with Dr. David Pilgrim
As one of our Nation’s leading experts on diversity, equity, and race relations, Dr. Pilgrim discussed the Jim Crow Museum for Racial Imagery mission, origins, and work.
NATO with General (ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti
We welcomed General (ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti, former US European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO.
Global Health Disparities with Debarchana Ghosh
We welcomed Dr. Debarchana (Debs) Ghosh, Associate Professor, Geography, University of Connecticut.
Merze Tate: The Global Odyssey of A Black Woman Scholar with Dr. Barbara Savage
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum hosted University of Pennsylvania professor Barbara Savage.
Will Technology Save Us on a Hotter Planet? with Neela Banerjee
Technology is certain to play a key role in limiting and addressing climate change. But is it enough to avert the extreme weather events that threaten millions of people worldwide?
The Middle East After October 7 with Jane Ferguson
We welcomed Jane Ferguson, foreign correspondent for PBS NewsHour and author of No Ordinary Assignment.
Black Liberation Through the Marketplace with Rachel Ferguson
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum welcomed Rachel Ferguson to discuss her book, “Black Liberation Through the Marketplace.”
The U.N. High Seas Treaty with Hiroko Muraki-Gottlieb
We welcomed Hiroko Muraki-Gottlieb, Elizabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University.
The Indonesian Elections with Dan Slater
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 we welcomed Dr. Dan Slater, James Orin Murfin Professor of Political Science; Director, Center for Emerging Democracies, University of Michigan.
The U.S.- China Business Relationship with Kyle Sullivan
We welcomed Kyle Sullivan, Vice President, Business Advisory Services, US-China Business Council. This was part of our Great Decisions Program, a partnered series with the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Program Supporters Gerald R. Ford Presidential...