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29th Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures

Bill McKibben, Benjamin Barber and Alisa Gravitz


In this fragile economy discussion of a new, re-envisioned, economics is a common topic, bridging political affiliations. At the 29th Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures, speakers Bill McKibben, Benjamin Barber and Alisa Gravitz discussed how people can join in practical action that addresses a system in crisis, driving an activism in which every citizen is a participant.

SCHEDULE

Time Activity
9:30 Registration and coffee
10:00 Welcome
10:15 Talk by Bill McKibben
11:15 Audience response and questions
11:45 Lunch – Pre-order brown bag lunch or bring your own
1:00 Talk by Benjamin Barber
2:00 Audience response and questions
2:30 Coffee Break
2:45 Talk by Alisa Gravitz
3:45 Audience response and questions
4:30 Closing remarks by speakers

 

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Bill McKibben

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Benjamin R. Barber

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