Discovery & Enrichment: Pelvis Party!
Mar
4

Discovery & Enrichment: Pelvis Party!

The pelvic landscape shifts significantly in mid-life for both men and women. Yet silence around pelvic, urinary, and sexual health can lead to lasting issues like incontinence, pain, depression, and even death. Forewarned is forearmed — and exploring pelvic health can be both informative and fun!

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Discovery & Enrichment Series: “Trust Me, I’m a Journalist”
Oct
30

Discovery & Enrichment Series: “Trust Me, I’m a Journalist”

Journalism is in trouble: traditional business models have withered or collapsed, and the public’s trust has sunk to record lows. This conversation will explore what went wrong and chart a possible path forward. Andrew Heyward, who lives in Woodstock VT and Chatham, is a nationally known news executive, award-winning broadcast news producer, and expert on the changing media landscape.

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Discovery & Enrichment Series: Youth Suicide
Oct
24

Discovery & Enrichment Series: Youth Suicide

Fact: Suicide rates continue to be elevated for the youth and young adults of Barnstable County. Please join a conversation led by two local physicians with expertise in this topic, Bart Main, MD, and Kim Mead-Walters, MD, and learn more about the actions our shared community is taking to reduce suicide risk.

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Discovery & Enrichment Series: The Electoral College
Oct
16

Discovery & Enrichment Series: The Electoral College

Historian Dick Stewart will share an overview of the origins of the Electoral College at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, followed by a discussion of its impact on selected elections including its decisive role in the election of "minority presidents" in 2000 (George W. Bush) and 2016 (Donald Trump). Does the Electoral College now serve as the basis for a political strategy of winning only those states that can provide an electoral majority without a popular majority?

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2024 Frances Nickerson Memorial Lecture: Michael Beschloss
Oct
5

2024 Frances Nickerson Memorial Lecture: Michael Beschloss

Michael Beschloss serves as the NBC Presidential Historian and contributes to the PBS NewsHour. Among his ten published books are titles such as Presidents of War, Presidential Courage, The Conquerors, Taking Charge, and Reaching for Glory. In 2005, he received an Emmy for his involvement in creating and hosting the Discovery Channel's Decisions that Shook the World.

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Discovery & Enrichment Series: Immigration
Sep
25

Discovery & Enrichment Series: Immigration

Join Rachel M. Self, Immigration Attorney & Legal Analyst, for an insightful conversation on U.S. immigration policies. The discussion will cover asylum, deportation, resident visas, family-based petitions, and the process of naturalization.

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