Global Citizenship on tap for 2010-2011 Open Visions Forum at Fairfield U
Arts & Minds activities at University aim to create a global conversation
When the Open VISIONS Forum (OVF) speakers begin to take the stage in the fall at Fairfield University's Quick Center for the Arts, the topics addressed will frequently be of interest to audiences concerned with events and ideas that pack a global wallop. The University has adopted as its multidisciplinary focus for the year, Global Citizenship and the Arts & Minds season of arts and cultural events reflects the focal point.
"We invite our ever curious and continuously engaged community audience to join us here on campus for these enriching 'life of the mind' programs," noted series Director Philip Eliasoph, Ph.D.
The season begins with a conversation with The New York Times Op-Ed columnist and author David Brooks on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. In a recent Op-Ed column entitled "The Summoned Self," Brooks challenges the reader to consider two ways of thinking about one's life: one that might be called "the Well-Planned Life" and another that might be called "the Summoned Life." His thoughtful column concludes that both ways are "probably useful for a person trying to live a well-considered life." Brooks' analyses and observations are always well considered and his conclusions inevitably create the stimulation that OVF audiences have come to expect.
Read more about the upcoming Open VISIONS Forum and its global focus.
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This series is unrehearsed, spontaneous, and live and it brings together students, faculty and lifelong learning participants in a way that ensures that each will inevitably take away inspiring nourishment for hearts and minds.
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