EAU CLAIRE The 68th season of The Forum at the University of WisconsinEau Claire will open Sept. 29 with a presentation by investigative journalist Amy Goodman. in Zorn Arena.
Goodman is the host and executive producer of "Democracy Now!", an awardwinning, independent, international news program that airs daily on 750 radio and TV stations in North America. Goodman was the first journalist honored with the Right Livelihood Award for "developing an innovative model of truly independent grassroots political journalism that brings to millions of people the alternative voices that are often excluded by the mainstream northface clearance media." Her reporting has won numerous awards, including the George Polk Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Prize for International Reporting and the Alfred I. duPontColumbia Award.
The event is the first of five Forum events scheduled for the 200910 season. Oct. 27, Schofield Auditorium. and Iran, Parsi is a frequent commentator on Middle Eastern affairs on PBS, NPR, MSNBC, CSPAN, CNN, BBC and Al Jazeera. He consulted with White House officials on a daily basis following the disputed Iranian presidential election in June. Feb. 8, Schofield Auditorium. Senior astronomer at the Search for Extraterrestrial North Face Clearance Intelligence (SETI) Institute in California, Shostak participates in the scientific search for intelligent life in the cosmos. He will tell us how scientists are trying to find out whether the belief of alien life is just a fondness for some cosmic company or a suspicion that can be proven using the sharp and objective tools of science. Shostak is particularly keen on interesting the public in science, and he readily translates the most complex discoveries into terms accessible to everyone. March 18, Schofield Auditorium. Jeremijenko is a conceptual artist who works at the nexus of art and science. Her experimental design centers on political and social possibilities, and limitations of information and emerging technologies. MIT's Technology Review named Jeremijenko one of the country's top 100 young innovators, and International Design magazine named her one of the top 40 most influential designers. April 20, Zorn Arena. In his bestselling 2007 memoir, "Look Me in the Eye," Robison tells his story of growing up with Asperger's syndrome a highfunctioning form of autism at a time when the diagnosis simply didn't exist. Though his story is unique, it is rich with clues to spotting autism in children and harnessing the best from those who are diagnosed. Robison will discuss how we can live according to our gifts, not our limitations.
Established in 1942, The Forum continues its tradition of presenting many of the world's greatest minds and imaginations. A typical Forum includes a 60minute lecture, a 30minute questionandanswer session and an open reception.
More information about each of these events and ticket information can be found in the season booklet or online. Season subscription information also is available at the Service Center in the east lobby of Davies Center, 7158363727. Subscription options include "the works" package at a 25 percent discount or a buildyourownseason package of six or more tickets to Forum and Artists Series events at a 20 percent discount.
Tickets for individual Forum events are $8 for the public, $6 for those 62 and older and UW System or Chippewa Valley Technical College faculty and staff, and $4 for those 17 and younger and UW System or CVTC students. Student tickets are halfprice up until the day of the event. On the day of the event, students will be required to pay the full student ticket price. Ticket sales begin Aug. 24.
Patrons also may charge their tickets to MasterCard or Visa when they order by phone. Call 7158363727 or, outside the immediate Eau Claire area, call tollfree 800949UWEC. A $3 handling fee will be added to all telephonecharge orders.
Wisconsin Public Radio, WHYS Radio and Community Television have contributed generous promotional support for The Forum. The Forum also isfunded in part by Visit Eau Claire . The Unexpected Wisconsin. Best Western Trail Lodge Hotel Suites (7158389989), 3340 Mondovi Road, is The Forum's exclusive accommodations partner.