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2023 Distinguished Visiting Scholar Event: The Future of U.S./China Relations in a Turbulent World

Where are things going between the U.S. and China? Join China policy expert, Dr. Maochun ‘Miles’ Yu, for a highly topical discussion about the U.S. China relations in an increasingly turbulent world. Where to from here?

500 Years of Fake News: From False Facts and Fictitious Fallacies to Forgotten Foibles

Tour the past 500 years to see for yourself if “fake news” is a new phenomenon or just “business as usual.”

A Journey through the Developing World

A humorous and not so humorous “one man’s trek” through the most difficult places on the globe.

A Journey Through the Developing World

Take a rollercoaster journey through the developing world, from the Civil War in Beirut to the Velvet Revolution in Eastern Europe, and more recently, to the chaos and confusion rising out of the Arab Spring.

America Divided: The Consequences of Technology

Why are we so divided in our interpretations of the news?

Artificial Intelligence We Can Use

We will explore the history of AI, understand its various types, and discover practical applications in education, art, medicine and more.

Avoiding Crafty Security Scams

Learn to protect yourself from scammers!

Challenges With Emerging Infectious Diseases

Climate Change: Policy and Process

Although Congress has yet to enact legislation to address ‘Climate Change,’ the U.S. Government has pursued and funded various initiatives for the problem of a rapidly changing climate.

Communications Today: Through the Looking Glass

Comprehensive Planning for the Town of Easton

Conversation: “What’s Good and Bad About Talbot County”

Compare Talbot County with other Maryland counties to see the differences in education, rates of crime, housing availability, etc.

Conversations on Race: An American Dilemma

What does ‘systemic racism’ really mean? Is there a difference between ‘equality’ and ‘equity’? Join our program presenters and hear a panel of Talbot County community leaders discuss what’s happening in the County.

Creating Self-Sufficiency in Costa Rica

Determining Truth Among a Sea of Lies

Discover the State of Our Local Rivers

Take a deep dive into the future of Chesapeake Bay restoration and the innovative projects underway to protect Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

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