Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Stanford University


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Wanted: Courage, Compassion and Character -- Leadership for the 21st Century  

Round Table

Date and Time
October 11, 2008
9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Availability
Open to the public
No RSVP required


Panelists
Tom Brokaw - NBC News
John Hennessy - President at Stanford University
Congressman Xavier Becerra
Carly Fiorina - CEO at Fiorina Enterprises
The Honorable Anthony Kennedy
David M. Kennedy - Professor of History at Stanford University
Jeff Raikes - CEO at Gates Foundation
Kavita Ramdas - CEO at Global Fund for Women

In the last century the world faced great challenges -- totalitarianism, economic depression, and world war. Great leaders emerged to guide us with courage and skill, defending the public good,

As the 21st century begins, we face not one great national and global threat, but many. Religious and ethnic violence, climate change, dwindling resources, economic turbulence, and poverty and disease among the world's most vulnerable threaten our well-being and our very existence.

These times will test not only Americans, but all nations and all people as well. Leaders will be called upon to meet these complex and daunting challenges. What kinds of sacrifices will we be prepared to make, and is there another "Greatest Generation" of leaders in the wings? Will we have what it takes to progress as a society?

Join renowned journalist and this year's moderator Tom Brokaw with a distinguished panel of leaders for the third Roundtable at Stanford University.

Open to the public and held in collaboration with Stanford Reunion Homecoming
• Tickets available for $10 each at the Stanford ticket office: 650-725-2787
• Students, faculty, and staff may obtain free tickets with ID card
• Parking is limited so come early or use public transportation
• Reunion Homecoming participants will be admitted with Reunion name tag

Topics: Agricultural adaptation and climate change | Climate change | History

Location
Maples Pavilion


Non-FSI Contact
www.stanford.edu/roundtable