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LECTURES & SEMINARS
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All
lectures are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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CANCELED! The Gifts and Rewards of Public Service
featuring Cali Ence of the Partnership for Government Service in Washington, D.C.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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Luncheon Lecture by Lisa Gable
former United States Ambassador and brand expert, at noon in the Ferrari Room, Brandt Student Center. Ambassador Gable is a seasoned technology executive and public official with more than 25 years experience in Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C., and Asia. She is a leading authority on managing and communicating Fortune 500 corporate and product brands. She held personal rank of ambassador when she represented the U.S. at the 2005 World EXPO in Aichi, Japan. At 30, she served as an advisor to the Secretary of Defense holding the protocol status as a three-star general. Tickets are $20; contact the Institute for Government & Public Service at 540/665-4696.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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My Life in the Secret Service
at 3 p.m. in Stimpson Auditorium, Halpin-Harrison Hall, features Barbara Riggs, a 31-year veteran with the United States Secret Service. At the time of her retirement in January 2006, she was the Deputy Director, the first woman since the agency’s inception in 1865 to hold that position. FREE
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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How to Prosper in and Survive the Current Economic Crisis
in Halpin-Harrison Hall is a symposium offered by the Byrd School and its community partners to offer practical advice and hands-on tools for individuals in sole proprietorships to multi-level organizations. Topics and breakout sessions range from “Reinventing Your Organization to Survive and Thrive” to “Cost Cutting,” “Financing Options and Strategies,” “Selling a Business,” “Stress Busting,” “Human Resources Options and Strategies.” Admission is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Boxed lunches will be served. Call the Byrd School at 540/665-4572.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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Division of Occupational Therapy
co-sponsors a one-day workshop with Carol Gray, an international speaker who developed in intervention approach for people with autism. “Social Stories” will be held in the Ferrari Room, Brandt Student Center. Contact Deborah Marr, associate professor and director of OT at 540/678-4312.
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