Texas Public Radio - The Newsmaker Hour

The Newsmaker Hour is a program featuring speakers addressing local and national organizations on a variety of topics and current events produced by Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal. Local organizations regularly featured are the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Speakers invited to address the public and students at St. Mary's University, UTSA, San Antonio College and St. Philip's College are also featured. National organizations include the City Club of Cleveland and the National Press Club. Audio CDs of the locally produced programs are available for purchase by contacting producer Ernie Villarreal at .

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July 3, 2009 · The first speaker on the July 3, 2009 Newsmaker Hour was Gregory Browning, Special Advisor to My School, My Choice. He is the President of Capital Partners, an Ohio based consulting firm specializing in public policy and management strategy. He spoke on May 29, 2009 to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland.

Texas Wildlife Association Foundation Big Game Awards Dinner
July 3, 2009 · The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation held their 24th annual convention at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa. The invited guest keynote speaker at their Texas Big Game Awards banquest was Texas House of Representatives Speaker Joe Strauss of San Antonio. He spoke on June 27, 2009. Introducing Speaker Strauss is Kirby Brown, TWA's Vice-President of Public Policy.

Congressman Ciro Rodriguez on Veterans Affairs
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of luncheons featuring the area's Congressional delegation. On July 1, 2009 the keynote speaker in the second of the series is Congressman Ciro Rodriguez, representative for the 23rd U-S Congressional District from Texas. He spoke on a number of issues including the President's budget, activities of the Appropriations Committee and on Veterans' Affairs. , 2009 · The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of luncheons featuring the area's Congressional delegation. On July 1, 2009 the keynote speaker in the second of the series is Congressman Ciro Rodriguez, representative for the 23rd U.S. Congressional District from Texas. He spoke on a number of issues including the President's budget, activities of the Appropriations Committee and on Veterans Affairs.

Heat-Related Deaths Among Secondary Student Athletes
June 26, 2009 · The 60th annual convention of the National Athletic Trainers Association was held in San Antonio June 18-20, 2009. The number of heat-related deaths during the past decade of secondary student athletes has been a major concern of the NATA and other sports organizations. The conference began with a panel discussion introducing a task force committee's consensus statement on the pre-season heat acclimatization guidelines for secondary school athletes. The guidelines can be found on the organization's website, www.nata.org. Opening the program is NATA president Marjorie Albohm.

Diabetes in San Antonio
June 19, 2009 · Diabetes is a illness affecting a large number of the San Antonio population. Health official estimate there are even several thousand more who aren't aware that they have diabetes. On this Newsmaker Hour, Dr. Vincent Fonseca, Epidemiologist for the State of Texas is the keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by Humana, Inc., the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Chapter of the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Fonseca's presentation is titled "Winning at Work" which is a program of the ADA designed to detect, prevent and manage diabetes in the workplace. Also on the program are Dr. Scott Simpson with Humana and Michael McBride with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa and chair of the S.A. Chapter of the ADA. Introducing Dr. Fonseca is Jeanie Allgeir, Director of Account Management for Humana.

Dr. Vincent Fonseca, Epidemiologist for the State of Texas
Related Link: Texas Department of State Health Services

Dr. Scott Simpson, Medical Market Officer, Humana, Inc.
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Michael McBride, Regional Vice-President/Administrator CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-City Centre and Medical Center

Related Links:
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
American Diabetes Association

The Importance of Windows in Preserving Buildings
June 12, 2009 · New York architect, Walter Sedovic is the featured speaker of this Newsmaker Hour. He spoke as part of the events hosted by the City of San Antonio's Historic Preservation Office in observation of National Historic Preservation Month in May. Sedovic's presentation, delivered on May 14, 2009, focused on the importance of windows as part of preserving buildings. Historic Preservation Officer, Shanon Wasielewski opens the program and introduces Mr. Sedovic.

Interview with John D. Murphy, Ph.D
June 12, 2009 · Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal, host and producer of the Newsmaker Hour talks with John D. Murphy, Ph.D, the recently named Dean of the College of Architecture at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Villarreal spoke with Murphy via phone on June 2, 2009.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Senior Trade Advisor
June 5, 2009 · In the continuing series of distinguished speakers from the City Club of Cleveland, Leslie M. Schweitzwer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Senior Trade Advisor speaks to members and guests of the City Club on May 22, 2009 about trade and the economy. City Club President Ralph de la Rata introduces Ms. Schweitzer.

“Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future”
May 29, 2009 · Daniel Pink was the keynote speaker of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Creative Industry's Economic Impact luncheon held at the Pearl Stable on May 20, 2009. Pink is the author of three books, his first titled Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself, his latest The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need, which is the first American business book in the Japanese comic format known as magna, and the book which is the basis of his presentation A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, which charts the rise of right-brain thinking in modern economies and describes the six abilities individuals and organizations must master in an outsourced, automated age. More about Daniel Pink is online at www.danpink.com.

“Mexico in its Bicentennial: A Critical Juncture”
May 22, 2009 · The annual Mexico panel discussion, hosted by the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, was recorded on May 14, 2009. Pat LeMay Burr, Chair of the World Affairs Council board of trustees makes some opening remarks before introducing Raul Rodriguez, Benson Chair in Banking and Finance at the University of the Incarnate Word. On the panel are professor of international relations Guadalupe Gonzalez, Edward Schumacher-Matos, founder of Mexicamerica Media and Jose de Cordoba, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal.

Former President Bill Clinton
May 15, 2009 · Former President Bill Clinton was the guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio and U.S.Global Investors, Incorporated. He spoke to an audience comprised primarily of San Antonio area university and high school students. Since leaving the presidency, Clinton has established the Clinton Global Initiative and the Clinton Global Initiative University. The latter organization engages the next generation of world leaders who are on college campuses around the world. Pat Burr, chairwoman of the board of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, opens the program with opening remarks and introduces Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors.

“Afganistan-Pakistan "Af-Pak"- New name, Same Crisis”
May 8, 2009 · Ambassador Charles Dunbar, professor of international relations at Boston University, was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club on April 17, 2009. Introducing Ambassador Dunbar is City Club President Ralph de la Rata. The title of Dunbar's presentation is “Afganistan-Pakistan "Af-Pak"- New name, Same Crisis.”

Abraham Foxman of the Anti-Defamation League
May 1, 2009 · The National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Abraham Foxman, the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland, is featured on this week's program. Mr. Foxman spoke on April 24, 2009.

San Antonio Mayoral Candidates
April 24, 2009 · Texas Public Radio hosted a live debate with four of the candidates running for mayor of San Antonio on April 3, 2009. The remaining five candidates were invited to participate in interviews to air on this week's program. Four of the candidates accepted the invitation and you may listen to their interviews with Texas Public Radio's Terry Gildea below.

Lauro Bustamante
Lauro Bustamante is 58 years-old and has lived in San Antonio for more than five decades. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Houston in 1979 and operates a private law practice in San Antonio. Bustamante ran unsuccessfully in 2006 as Democrat for Texas Justice in the 4th Court of Appeals. His platform centers around a large expansion of local education.

Napoleon Madrid
Napoleon Madrid is 44 years-old and has called San Antonio home for more than 18 years. He founded the non-profit organization United Americans for The Arts and Trades in 2003. Madrid entered the race in an effort to “clean up the corruption of City Hall.” Unlike most of the candidates on this ballot, Madrid has not run in a previous race for mayor.

Julie Iris Oldham
Julie Iris Oldham has lived in San Antonio for 57 years. She became a political activist in 1990 working on behalf of the homeless in our community. She’s the co-founder of Texas Women’s Business Association and also founded and ran Dunhill Personnel, a recruiting firm, from 1980 to 1985. Oldham wants to end “city corruption” if elected mayor. Her visibility in city government for several decades has prompted her nickname: Mama Bexar.

Rhett R. Smith
Rhett R. Smith is 58 years-old and has established a career in private security. Smith ran for U.S. Senator from Texas in the Democratic primary, but failed to win the nomination. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973 with a B.A. in Accounting. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1979 to 1983. Smith says ending what he calls political corruption and protecting the first amendment would be his priorities in he was elected mayor.

Michael “Commander” Idrogo
Michael “Commander” Idrogo is a Navy commander veteran of foreign wars according to his website. He claims that unnecessary raises given to city staff are the root of “corruption” he would end if elected mayor. Idrogo also claims to have elaborate plans to bring fashion designers and professional sports teams to San Antonio, and reveal a hidden source of water to ease drought in the area. Mr. Idrogo did not respond to repeated requests to be a part the program.

Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico
April 17, 2009 · Former Mexican President Vicente Fox was the invited guest luncheon keynote speaker of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Future Leaders Conference held at the University of Texas at San Antonio on March 27, 2009. Fox addressed the conference theme "The Emerging Role of Future Hispanic Leaders in US-Mexico Relations."

James Steyer of Common Sense Media
April 17, 2009 · James Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, the nation's leading non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the awareness of the effects of media on children and their families spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on April 3, 2009.

“From Lab to Life”
April 10, 2009 · Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine Dean, Dr. Pamela Davis, spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on March 27, 2009. Her major research interests in in cystic fibrosis, specifically the structure and function of the CFTR molecule. Introducing Dr. Davis is Cleveland City Club president Ralph De la Rata.

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April 3, 2009 · Texas Public Radio hosted a live mayoral debate with the four major candidates vying for the office at noon on April 3, 2009. TPR's Terry Gildea moderated a lively conversation between former Councilman Julián Castro, District 8 Councilwoman Diane Cibrian, political consultant Trish DeBerry-Mejia and District 2 Councilwoman Sheila McNeil. Joining Gildea with questions for the candidates were Tracy Idell Hamilton, reporter for the San Antonio Express-News and Elaine Wolff, editor of the San Antonio Current. They posed questions on a variety of issues of concern to the citizens of San Antonio.

“Economic Stimulus Package Budget along with Riverwalk Capital Constructions”
March 27, 2009 · San Antonio city manager Sheryl Sculley was the invited guest speaker at the March 23, 2009 luncheon of the Institute of Interfaith Dialog and Gulen Institute. Sculley talked about the "Economic Stimulus Package Budget along with Riverwalk Capital Constructions." Introducing Ms. Sculley is United States District Judge Xavier Rodrigues.

“State of Latino Education”
March 27, 2009 · Texas House of Representative for District 125 and Vice Chair of the Higher Education committee Joaquin Castro delivered the keynote address at the "State of Latino Education" luncheon on March 13, 2009 hosted by the Adelante U.S. Leadership Fund. Opening the program is Adelante Executive Director Andria Castillo.

“Forging Partnership: Addressing Complex Water Issues in Texas” Download MP3
March 20, 2009 · This program is the last in a series of panel discussions of the Texas Water Symposium; a joint project of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University, the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio. Moderating the discussion is Robert Potts, President of the Dixon Water Foundation. On the panel are: Bill Ross, Schreiner University Wilson Fellow; A. L. "Curg" Starkey III, rancher and the great-grandson of a founding father of Kerr County and David K. Langford, Vice-President emeritus of the Texas Wildlife Association.

Q&A Session

John Quiñones, ABC News correspondent and San Antonio native
March 13, 2009 · Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal spoke with ABC News correspondent and San Antonio native John Quiñones about his book titled Heroes Among Us: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Choices published by HarperCollins. Their conversation was recorded on January 29, 2009.

“Human Rights and International Migration”
March 13, 2009 · Dr. Jorge Bustamante is the Eugene Conley Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame and founder of the Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Tijuana, Mexico. He spoke at Trinity University on February 17, 2009 on the relationship between human rights and international migration. Dr. Bustamante begins his presentation remarking on what he had written in a chapter for a book titled Los Mojados: The Wetback Story written by Julian Samora.

“Ten things President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton need to know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”
March 6, 2009 · Aaron David Miller is a Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on January 23, 2009. The title of his presentation is "Ten things President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton need to know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." Introducing Mr. Miller is City Club President Ralph de la Rata.

Panel Discussion on the City Parade/March Ordinance
February 27, 2009 · The International Woman's Day Planning Committee and the Coalition for Free Speech are suing the City of San Antonio challenging the city over a parade/march ordinance which the Committee and Coalition say is violating the First Amendment of free speech and assembly and the Fourteenth Amendment right to equal protection of the laws. The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center hosted a panel discussion on January 10, 2009. Graciela Sanchez, Executive Director of the Center introduces Michelle Garcia who moderates the discussion. On the panel are: Genevieve Rodriguez, a community activist and labor organizer; T.C. Calvert, President of the Neighborhood First Alliance; Rosa Rosales, National President of the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC); Amy Kasterly, San Antonio Free Speech Coalition legal representative; Maria Berriozabal, community leader and former District 1 San Antonio City Council representative; and Roberto Lovato, Associate Editor with New America Media.

Q&A Session

“The Role of Research Universities in transforming the Midwest Economy”
February 20, 2009 · Dr. Mary Sue Coleman, President of the University of Michigan, spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on February 6, 2009. The title of her presentation is "The Role of Research Universities in transforming the Midwest Economy."

The 2009 Mayoral Debate
February 13, 2009 · The Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce hosts a San Antonio Mayoral Forum at the KLRN studios. A panel of three will ask the candidates preselected questions and each candidate will have 90 seconds in which to respond. While an audience will be present, no questions will be allowed from the floor. Here is your chance to learn more about the citizens who would like to be your next mayor.

Texas Water Symposium
February 6, 2009 · This edition of The Newsmaker Hour features the third in a four part series of the Texas Water Symposium project. It is a joint project of Texas Tech University, Schreiner University, The Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio. This panel discussion was held on January 29, 2009, and hosted by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation and The National Museum of the Pacific War. The title of the panel discussion is "History of the Rule of Capture: Its role and status in shaping water policy and planning in Texas".

Texas Water Symposium (Part 1)
Moderating the discussion is Robert Potts, President of the Dixon Water Foundation, a private foundation suppoting sustainable watershed management. He introduces the first panelist, Edmond R. McCarthy, Jr., a partner in the law firm of Jackson, Sjoberg, McCarthy and Wilson, L.L.P. of Austin. McCarthy practices primarily in water and water-related matters.

Texas Water Symposium (Part 2)
Robert Potts introduces Greg Ellis, the other panel member. Ellis was the former General Manager of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts.

Q&A Session

"State of the State" and "State of the City" Addresses
January 30, 2009 · Texas Governor Rick Perry and San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger give their repective "State of State" and "State of the City" addresses. Governor Perry spoke before members of the Texas Legislature on January 27, 2009. Mayor Hardberger spoke on January 28 at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce annual State of the City luncheon.

"State of the State" Address - Governor Rick Perry
"State of the City" Address - Mayor Phil Hardberger

The Civil Rights Movement and Marches of the 60's
January 23, 2009 · During the week of commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., two presentations. The first features Al Bronstein, a civil rights attorney who bailed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. out of jail twice. Bronstein was the invited speaker of San Antonio's Neighborhood First Alliance at Martin Luther King Academy on January 17, 2009. He spoke about the early civil rights movement and marches of the 60's.

President Obama's Inaugural Address
The events of those days led up to the historic event on January 20, 2009, the swearing-in of the first African American to be elected President of the United States, Barack Obama. We hear the inaugurall address given by President Obama on January 20, 2009.

38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference
January 16, 2009 · The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted it's 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference for 2009 on January 13, 2009 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Two speakers from that conference are featured in this program; Travis Tullos, Economist, Texas Perspective, Inc., whose presentation is titled "What's Important to Keep An Eye on in 2009" and Harvey Rosenblum, Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank at Dallas, who will talk on the local, national and global economic situation. President and CEO of the Greater SA Chamber of Commerce, Richard Perez makes some opening remarks to begin the program.

Panel Discussions

Aerospace Economic Impact Study
"Aerospace Economic Impact Study" by Dr. Richard Butler and Dr. mary Stefl, professors at Trinity University in San Antonio; and a panel discussion "Critical Issues and Vulnerability of Our Local Aerospace Industry". Moderator is Wayne Alexander, Chairman of the Board, Port San Antonio. On the panel are John Wagner, VP and General Manager, Lockheed Martin/Kelly Aviation; Dennis Muilenberg, President, Global Services and Support, Boeing; and Louis DeJoy, Chairman and CEO, New Breed Logistics.

A Forecast on Local Credit Availability, Lending Practices and FDIC Deposit Coverages
Moderator is Mark Metcalfe, President, Wachovia Bank. On the panel are Steve Edlund, President, IBC Bank; Shaun Kennedy, President, Broadway Bank; and Don Frost, San Antonio Regional President, Frost Bank.

The Impact of Energy Costs on the San Antonio Economy
Moderator is John Saenz, VP of Retail Energy, CPS Energy. The panelists are Curt Anastasio, President and CEO of NuStar; Lynn Westfall, Sr. VP and Chief Economist, Tesoro; and Michael Burke, Chair/Founder, San Antonio Clean Technology Forum.

The Engine that's Quietly Propelling Our Economy
Kyle Burns, President, Free Trade Alliance San Antonio is the moderator. Panel members include Norris Pettis, Canada's Consul-General to Dallas; Carlos Marron, Regional Director, ProMexico and Amir Mirabi, Director, Office of International Business for the Office of the Governor.

"Issues in Profile: Obesity"
January 9, 2009 · The San Antonio Nonprofit Council hosted a luncheon as part of their "Issues in Profile" series. The issue discussed at a luncheon held at the Pearl Stable on November 14, 2008 was obesity. The speakers were Texas State Comptroller Susan Combs; Deanna Hoelscher, Professor and Director of the Michael and Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living; Nicole Rogers, Executive Director of The Health Collaborative and Pilar Oates, Methodist Healthcare Ministries Executive Director. Geoffrey Crabtree with Methodist Healthcare System was the Master of Ceremonies. He makes some opening remarks before introducing the speakers.

The San Antonio Downtown Alliance's Urban Renaissance 2008 Luncheon
December 19, 2008 · The San Antonio Downtown Alliance's Urban Renaissance 2008 Luncheon series concluded with overview of the past year. This Newsmaker Hour featured the 2008 State of Downtown luncheon, held on November 10, 2008 and featured three speakers. Ben Brewer, President of the Downtown Alliance makes opening remarks before introducing the speakers. The speakers are Bill Brendel, General Manager of the Crockett Hotel in San Antonio and President of the San Antonio Hotel and Lodging Association. He spoke on the convention and visitor industry; Gardner Peavy, Managing Principal and President of Cambridge Realty Group who spoke on office and retail leasing and development; and Stephen Yndo, owner of Yndo Commerical Real Estate Company. Yndo spoke on Urban Residential.

An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the 21st Century
January 2, 2009 · Dr. James Orbinski is former International President of the organization Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders. He is also an associate professor of Medicine and Political Science at the University of Toronto. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on December 5, 2008 about his new book titled An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the 21st Century.

Lessons Learned in Diversity Management: What Works, What Doesn't
December 26, 2008 · The featured speaker on this Newsmaker Hour is Deborah Dagit, Chief Diversity Officer for Merck and Company Incorporated. She spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on November 21, 2008. She is also the author of two books: "he Promise of Diversity: Reflections on the Not-So-Level Playing Field and An Employer's Guide to Hiring and Accommodating People with Diabilities. The title of her presentation to the City Club of Cleveland luncheon audience, is "Lessons Learned in Diversity Management: What Works, What Doesn't".

Bill Brendel, General Manager of the Crockett Hotel

Carnder Peavy, Managing Principal and President, Cambridge Realty Group

Stephen W. Yndo, Owner, Yndo Commerical Real Estate Company

"What's Next?: The Foreign Policy Challenges of the Next Administration"
December 12, 2008 · Barbara Slavin is the Assistant Managing Editor for World and National Security for the Washington Times. She was the invited guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. She spoke on November 18, 2008. The title of her presentation is "What's Next?: The Foreign Policy Challenges of the Next Administration." Introducing Barbara Slavin is Glen McTaggert, Vice-chair of the board of trustees of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio.

Follow-Up Interview with UIW Students
December 12, 2008 · Students from San Antonio-area high schools attend the luncheons of the World Affairs Council, thanks to the Zachary Foundation and World Affairs Council member Carlos Alvarez, who provide the financial support making it possible for the high school students to attend. Area college and university students also attend and students from the University of the Incarnate Word were in attendance. Producer Ernie Villarreal interviewed two students from UIW, Byron Forrest and Sarah Ohnemus, a 22-year old from San Antonio.

The Texas-Mexico Automotive SuperCluster Conference
December 5, 2008 · Bexar County Development Director David Marquez delivers an overview of a study of the Texas-Northeastern Mexico Vehicle Manufacturing Industry in developing a regional automotive cluster. He spoke on November 18, 2008 at the Texas-Mexico Automotive SuperCluster Conference held at the Hotel Contessa in San Antonio. The conference was hosted by Bexar County, the City of San Antonio and the Free Trade Alliance.

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"The Credit Crisis and the Role of the Federal Reserve"
November 28, 2008 · President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. Sandra Pianalto spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on November 14, 2008. The title of her presentation is "The Credit Crisis and the Role of the Federal Reserve".

"The Edwards Aquifer Juggling Act: Conservation, Springs, Alternatives and Policy"
November 21, 2008 · The Texas Water Symposium is a joint effort of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University in Fredericksburg, the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio with additional support provided by the University of Texas at San Antonio. Moderating the discussion is Robert Potts, President of the Dixon Water Foundation. On the panel are Robert Puente, President and CEO of the San Antonio Water System and Doug Miller, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Edwards Aquifer Authority. The program was held on the UTSA 1604 campus on November 13, 2008.

Texas Water Symposium Q&A

Related Links:
Texas Water Symposium
Hill Country Alliance

"The Reluctant Fundamentalist"
November 14, 2008 · Author of The Relunctant Fundamentalist, Mohsin Hamid is the guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. Hamid is the winner of the Anisfel-Wolf Book award, for The Relunctant Fundamentalist. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on September 12, 2008 about his book. Hamid is also the author of Moth Smoke which won the Betty Trask award.

"Climate Change: Prospects for Nature"
November 7, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour program is another in the Great Cities Dialogue 2008 Sypmosium series sponsored by the University of Texas at San Antonio's College of Public Policy. The invited guest speaker is Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy, President of the Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment. He spoke to an audience in the Buena Vista Theatre at the downtown UTSA campus on October 20, 2008. The title of his presentation is "Climate Change: Prospects for Nature." Beginning the program is UTSA downtown campus Vice Provost, Dr. Jesse Zapata.

International Economic Policy
October 31, 2008 · The invited guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on this Newsmaker Hour program is Dr. Adam Posen. He is the deputy director of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a non-profit and private research institute devoted to the study of international economic policy based in Washington D.C. Dr. Posen spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on October 28, 2008. Dr. Pat Burr, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the World Affairs Council opens the program.

"Mahatma Gandhi"
October 24, 2008 · Mahatma Gandhi's grandson, Rajmohan Gandhi, has written a biography about him titled "Gandhi: The Man, His People and the Empire. Rajmohan Gandhi was the guest speaker at the City Club of Cleveland on September 5, 2008. R. Gandhi is a research professor at the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne. His biography about his grandfather is the first to give a complete and balanced account of Mahatma Gandhi's life, development of his beliefs and his political campaigns.

"Scarce Water in a Growing World"
October 17, 2008 · Dr. M. Sanjayan is the lead scientist of teh Nature Conservancy. He spoke at a luncheon on September 10, 2008 co-hosted by the Nature Conservancy and the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. The title of his presentation is "Scarce Water in a Growing World". Introducing Dr. Sanjayan and making some opening comments is Texas State Director of the Nature Conservancy Laura Huffman.

"The Future of The NFL"
October 17, 2008 · National Football Commissioner Roger Goodell visited San Antonio to help launch the new University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals football program. He spoke at a luncheon on the campus of UIW on October 8, 2008 co-hosted by the UIW and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. The title of his presentation is "The Future of the NFL".

San Antonio City Council Term Limits Debate
October 10, 2008 · Over the past year, Texas Public Radio has been your guide on the road to the White House. Now as Election Day nears, we are making sure you are informed on the issues that affect your city and state. This edition of the Newsmaker Hour is a rebroadcast of a live roundtable debate on Proposition 1, which extends term limits for the San Antonio City Council moderated by Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea. Mayor Phil Hardberger and Bob Martin of the Homeowners Taxpayers Association discuss the merits for and against changing term limits for the mayor and city council members. St. Mary's University political science Professor Dr. Henry Flores provides a historical perspective on how both relaxed and strict term limits has shaped Texas politics. San Antonio Express-News columnist Jaime Castillo provides insight on how local citizens are reacting to Proposition 1. See photos

"Texas Hill Country in Change: People, Property, Planning and Springs"
October 3, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour features the first panel discussion of the Texas Water Symposium series. The series is a joint project of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg, the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio. The discussions address water issues in the San Antonio and Hill Country area. This panel discussion is titled "Texas Hill Country in Change: People, Property, Planning and Springs". On the panel are Chad Norris, aquatic biologist with the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife; Bebe and Mary Fenstermaker, owners of the Maverick Ranch-Fromme Farm in northeast Bexar County; and Sean Garretson, President of Pegasus Planning In Austin, Texas. Moderating the discussion is Robert Potts, President of Dixon Water Foundation. Opening the program is Tom Arsuffi, Director of the Texas Tech University Center at Junction. The event was held at the Boerne Convention Center on September 25, 2008.

Texas Water Symposium Q&A

Related Link: Texas Water Symposium

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UTHSC 2008 Frank Bryant Memorial Lecture Series
September 26, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour program features two speakers invited as part of the 2008 Frank Bryant Memorial Lecture series at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The series is funded primarily by the UTHSC's Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics and the Salinger-Forland Endowment. This year's speakers are Dr. Paul Farmer, the subject of the book Mountains Beyond Mountains written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Tracy Kidder, the other featured speaker. They spoke on September 22, 2008 at the UT-Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Bill Henrich, Dean of the School of Medicine at the UTHSC, opens the program.

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"The Prosperity Agenda: What the World Wants from America - and What the We Need in Return"
September 19, 2008 · Ambassador Nancy Soderberg is a distinguished visiting scholar at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. She was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. She spoke on August 1, 2008 about her latest book "The Prosperity Agenda: What the World Wants from America - and What the We Need in Return".

"Second Annual Multicultural Conference on Breast Cancer"
September 12, 2008 · The Second Annual Multicultural Conference on Breast Cancer was held at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio on September 6. The conference was hosted by the San Antonio Chapter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the UTHSC San Antonio Council for Excellence in Women's Health. The keynote speaker is Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UT Health Science Center and the founding Director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR).

"The Globalization o fthe American Workforce"
September 5, 2008 · Carl Camden is the President and CEO of Kelly Services, Inc. a staffing services company. Camden first joined the company in April 1995 as a senior vice president and elected to his position as President on February 2006. The title of his presentation is "The Globalization o fthe American Workforce." He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on July 25, 2008.

"U.S. Middle East Policty and the 2008 Elections: A Critical Moment"
August 29, 2008 · The City Club of Cleveland invited Dr. James J. Zogby to give a presentation to their members and guests. The title of his presentation is "U.S. Middle East Policty and the 2008 Elections: A Critical Moment". Dr. Zogby is the founder and President of the Arab American Institute, which serves as the political and research arm of the Arab American community. He spoke to the City Club of Cleveland on July 18, 2008.

"Motivating Youth to Achieve Educational Excellence"
August 22, 2008 · The first and only African American to attain the coveted title of International Grand Master of Chess in 1999, Maurice Ashley spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on February 1, 2008. He is called the Tiger Woods of chess and is an advocate for mentoring programs and other initiatives that support, nurture and encourse youth. The title of his presentation is "Motivating Youth to Achieve Educational Excellence."

"Ten Years in Silicon Valley: Reflections for the Future of Newspapers and Cleveland"
August 15, 2008 · Susan Goldberg, editor of the Plain Dealer in Cleveland is the featured guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. She spoke on December 7, 2007 and the title of her presentation is "Ten Years in Silicon Valley: Reflections for the Future of Newspapers and Cleveland."

"Rebuilding Our National Community"
August 8, 2008 ·Patrick Kennedy is the youngest of three children of Senator Edward Kennedy and Joan Bennett Kennedy. He is the U-S Congressional Representative of District One of Rhode Island. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on March 7, 2008, the eve of the 40th anniversary of his Uncle Robert Kennedy's assassination. The title of his presentation is "Rebuilding Our National Community".

"Talk to Me: A Forum on the Media"
August 1, 2008 · San Antonio Association of Black Journalists President, Aissatou Sidime introduces Bruce Dixon, Media Activist and founder of The Black Agenda. Dixon was the invited guest luncheon speaker at the San Antonio African-American Community History Project's conference titled "Talk to Me: A Forum on the Media". Dixon's presentation is titled: "The Price of Corporate Media: Can We Afford It?. He spoke on June 14, 2008. The conference was held on the campus of Trinity University.

"San Antonio's Economic Picture"
August 1, 2008 ·San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger was the invited luncheon speaker of the downtown Rotary Club. He spoke on July 30, 2008. San Antonio had recently suffered some economic setbacks with AT&T moving its corporate headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas. A couple of weeks later, news came that Toyota's manufacturing plant in San Antonio was suspending production of its Tundra truck line several months until demand caught up with inventory. Despite these events, the mayor highlighed some bright spots in San Antonio's economic picture.

"United Auto Workers: Auto Industry, Healthcare and Trade"
July 25, 2008 · Ron Gettelfinger is the President of the United Auto Workers, UAW, and has been since June 2006. He addresses the members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland about the auto industry, healthcare and trade. He spoke to them on February 8, 2008. Gettelfinger is an outspoken advocate for national single-payer health care that would make healthcare accessible and affordable for every man, woman and child in the United States.

"Peacemaking: Moral and Policy Challenges for a New World"
July 18, 2008 · This week's presentation is given by Gerard F. Powers, Director of Policy Studies at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Powers is the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. He spoke on January 4, 2008 about the central moral issues of the war in Iraq, the nature and extent of U.S. responsibilities to the Iraqi people and what the U.S. owes Iraq if we are to have moral clarity about when and how the U.S. exits Iraq.

"The State of Latino Education in South Texas: How can We Truly Make a Difference?"
July 11, 2008 · The nonprofit San Antonio based organization, Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund hosted a panel discussion titled "The State of Latino Education in South Texas: How can We Truly Make a Difference?" Jaime Castillo, a columnist for the San Antonio Express-News moderated the discussion. On the panel are Dr. Paul Ruiz, a member fo the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Dr. Roberto Duron, Superintendent, San Antonio Independent School District, and Dr. Ana "Cha" Guzman, President of Palo Alto College, part of the Alamo Community College District in San Antonio. Beginning the program is Andria Macias-Castillo, Executive Director of Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund. The panel discussion was held on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word on June 25, 2008.

"Great Experiment: The Story of Ancient Empires, Modern States and the Quest for a Global Nation"
June 27, 2008 · Steve Talbott is the President of the Brookings Institute, a position he assumed in 2002. Prior to that he founded the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization. In this Newsmaker Hour, Talbott addresses members and guests of the City Club of Club of Cleveland on his latest book, titled the "Great Experiment: The Story of Ancient Empires, Modern States and the Quest for a Global Nation," in which he combines historical and political analysis with personal reflections on efforts to forge a peaceful community nations.

"I Was A Slave"
June 20, 2008 · Donna Wyant Howell is a researcher and author, with an extensive career in communications, journalism and research. She was the invited guest speaker of the 2007-2008 St. Philip's College President's Lecture Speaker series in San Antonio. Ms. Howell spoke on June 19, 2008 as part of the Juneteenth events. The title of her presentation is "I Was A Slave", from a series of books she has began writing after reading slave narratives that were stored in W.P.A., Works Progress Administrative archives across the United States.

"Prospects for Reform in the Current Political Environment"
June 13, 2008 · Sister Carol Keehan, President and CEO of Catholic Health Association of the United States was the featured speaker on this Newsmaker Hour. Sister Keehan spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on May 16, 2008. She talks about the prospects for reform in the current political environment and the related challenges and opportunities as a new administration and Congress begin work in 2009.

"Impact of Migration Restrictions on Mexican and Cuban Communities in the U.S. and Overseas"
June 6, 2008 · The Mexico Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the Department of Political Science and Geography at UTSA hosted a panel discussion titled "Impact of Migration Restrictions on Mexican and Cuban Communities in the U.S. and Overseas". The event was held on April 11, 2008 at the UTSA downtown campus. On the panel were Dr. Katharine Donato, a professor of sociology at Vanderbilt University; Jorge Durand, an anthropology professor at the University of Guadalajara Mexico; and Dr. Sylvia Pedraza, a professor of sociology at the University of Michigan. Participating as a discussant was San Antonio Express-News editor Robert Rivard.

Dr. Katharine Donato, Professor of Sociology, Vanderbilt University
"The Consequences of Immigration Policy for Mexican Migration to the United States"

Dr. Sylvia Pedraza, Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan
"Impact of Migration Restrictions on Cuban Migration to the United States"

Dr. Jorge Durand, Professor of Anthropology, University of Guadalajara Mexico
"Dangerous Border: Human Rights and National Security"

Robert Rivard, Editor, San Antonio Express-News

"The Future of Long Term Care in America"
May 30, 2008 · Assistant Secretary for Aging in the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Josefina G. Carbonella addresses the City Club of Cleveland on this Newsmaker Hour. She spoke on May 9, 2008. The title of her presentation is "The Future of Long Term Care in America". Cleveland City Club President Lee Friedman introduces Secretary Carbonella.

"The China Diaries of President George H.W. Bush"
May 23, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour features Dr. Jeffrey Engle, assistant professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M. He was the invited guest speaker of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Dr. Engle's presentation is focused on his latest book titled "The China Diaries of President George H.W. Bush," which is a documentary record of President Bush's diplomatic work in and concerning China. Glen McTaggart, Vice-Chair of Programs for the World Affairs Council introduces Dr. Jeffrey Engle.

"How to Use the National Environmental Policy Act"
May 16, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour program features another speaker from the 2008 Transportation Choices Forum hosted by Bexar County, led by Precinct Four County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson. The speaker is Michael Replogle, Transportation Director of the Living Cities Program in the Office of Environment Defense in Washington, D.C. Commissioner Adkisson introduces Chris Riley, Mayor of the City of Leon Valley. The title of Mr. Replogle's address is "How to Use the National Environmental Policy Act to Effectively Examine Alternatives in Transportation Corridors."

The 2008 Transportation Choices Forum
May 9, 2008 · The 2008 Transportation Choices Forum was held on March 28, 2008 at the International Center in downtown San Antonio and hosted by Bexar County, led by Precinct Four Commissioner Tommy Adkisson. Featured are presentations by Bill Barker, an urban transportation consultant; Lyndon Henry, data analyst with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin; Dr. Reid Ewing, Research Professor at the National Center for Smart Growth; and David Hitchcock, Director of Sustainable Transportation Programs at the Houston Area Research Center.
Bill Barker Lyndon Henry Reid Ewing David Hitchcock

"Hispanic Research for You and Your Family"
May 2, 2008 · The forum titled "Hispanic Research for You and Your Family" was hosted by the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists and held at Our Lady of the Lake University on April 12, 2008. The panel, addressing Latino issues, featured Federico Suberi, Director of Latinos and Media Project and a professor at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Texas State University in San Marcos; Dr. Liliana Oaks, Geriatric Coordinator of curriculum Development at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Karl Eschbach, Texas State Data Center Director at the University of Texas at San Antonio and associate professor for the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research at UTSA; Rodolfo Rosales, associate professor of Political Science at UTSA.
Karl Eschbach Liliana Oaks Rodolfo Rosales Federico Suberi

"Blogging versus Journalism: Is the Line Blurring?"
April 25, 2008 · Some of the biggest news stories have been broken in the past several years, not by the "usual" media organizations...but by bloggers! The question has been raised if breaking news or "scoops" has shifted to this new media? New York Times tech columnist, David Pogue, is the guest speaker at the Cleveland City Club. He spoke to the organization on November 30, 2007. His presentation is titled "Blogging versus Journalism: Is the Line Blurring?"

"The Media and the Election"
April 18, 2008 · Senior Writer Ken Walsh, Chief White House correspondent for U.S. News and World Report magazine spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on April 10, 2008. His presentation is titled "The Media and the Election". Introducing Ken Walsh is World Affairs Council of San Antonio board of trustees chair elect, Pat Burr.

"U.S.-India Relations"
April 11, 2008 · The World Affairs Council of San Antonio invited Ambassador Ronen Sen, the Indian ambassador to the United States to speak to their members and guests on the Indian - United States relationships and other issues facing India. Ambassador Sen spoke on March 7, 2008. Introducing Ambassador Sen is Kirk McDonald Chairman of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio Board of Trustees.

"The State of Latino Education"
April 4, 2008 · Richard Fry, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Associate with the Pew Hispanic Research Center in Washington, D.C. He was the invited guest speaker of the Adelante: U.S. Education Leadership Fund. Adenlante is a national non-profit organization based in San Antonio whose mission is to try to increase the college graduation rates of Hispanics. Fry spoke on February 28, 2008. The title of his presentation is "The State of Latino Education." Adelante Executive Director Andria Macias-Castillo introduces Richard Fry. www.adelantefund.org

"Spain in the European Community: A Success Story"
March 28, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour presentation feature two speakers. First, at a luncheon at which members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio joined The Friends of the Canary Islands, Consul General of Spain, Ambassador Miguel Angel Fernandez de Mazarambroz gave a presentation on February 29, 2008 titled "Spain in the European Community: A Success Story." Introducing the Ambassador is former San Antonio mayor, Henry Cisneros.

"Building a Movement"
March 28, 2008 · Following the Ambassador's presentation is Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She is also daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards. Richards spoke on March 8 at the 70th annual conference of the ACLU of Texas meeting in San Antonio. Terri Burkes, ACLU of Texas Executive Director, introduces Cecile Richards whose presentation is title "Building a Movement."

"Rebuilding Our National Community"
March 21, 2008 · U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy of the 1st District of Rhode Island is the guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland on this Newsmaker Hour. He spoke on March 7, 2008. He was first elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1988 at the age of 21, and is currently serving in his seventh term as a member of the U.S. Congress. He addresses the audience about political leaders' need to return to progressive ideals in order to unify the nation and create a renewed sense of community in his presentation titled "Rebuilding Our National Community."

Texas Water Symposium: "Policy, Planning and Politics: Where Do We go from Here?"
March 14, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour features the fourth and final panel discussion of the Texa Water Symposium series. The project is a joint effort of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg and Texas Public Radio. It was recorded on March 6, 2008 in the Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center on the campus of Schreiner University. The title of the panel discussion is, "Policy, Planning and Politics: Where Do We go from Here?". On the panel are Myron Hess, legal counsel and director of Texas Water Programs for the National Wildlife Federation Austin; Texas House of Representative for District 119, Robert Puente; and Laura Marbury, Senior Water Analyst for the Texas Office of Environmental Defense Land, Water and Wildlife Program. Moderating the discussion is Bill Jeffrey, a professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

“Interfaith Dialogue: A Pathway to Peace”
March 7, 2008 ·This Newsmaker Hour features the second speaker in the 2007 - 2008 Lin Great Speakers Series of St. Mary's University. The series is made possible from an endowment made possible by the widow of Shu Chi Lin, Mrs. Chang Li-Chiao and his son, Vincent Lin, in his memory. The theme of this year's series is "Interfaith Dialogue: A Pathway to Peace". The guest speaker is Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington. Introducing Cardinal McCarrick is David Manuel, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at St. Mary's University here in San Antonio.

“Myths and Realities in the Globalization Debate”
February 22, 2008 (Repeated March 29) ·Vivek Wadhwa spoke to the City Club of Cleveland on January 28, 2008. He is the Wertheim Fellow, Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard University. The title of his presentation is "Myths and Realities in the Globalization Debate: Why Current U.S. Policies could be a Competitive Blunder."

“Philanthropic Support for UTHSC”
February 15, 2008 ·President Dr. Francisco Cigarroa of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio delivers the annual State of the University address. The address was presented on January 29, 2008 at the UTHSC. Dr. Cigarroa touches on philanthropy, which the UTHSC raised more philanthropic support in 2007 than in any fiscal year in the University's history. He also talks about capital expansion, the acquisition of the Cancer Therapy and Research Center and future initiatives.

“Ex-Mex: From Migrant to Immigrant”
February 8, 2008 ·The University of Texas at San Antonio's Mexico Center and the World Affairs Council of San Antonio co-hosted an event featuring former Foreign Minister of Mexico, Dr. Jorge Castaneda. He is currently the Global Distinguished Professor of Politics and Latin American Studies at New York University. He spoke at the UTSA downtown campus on January 29, 2008 on his latest book titled "Ex-Mex: From Migrant to Immigrant". A panel discussion followed his presentation. On the panel are Lionel Sosa, CEO and President of MATT.org; Raul Rodriguez, the Benson Chair of Banking and Finance at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio; and Bob Rivard, editor of the San Antonio Expess-News. Opening the program is Dr. Harriett Romo, Director of the Mexico Center.

“Water Conservation: Taking Action for Your Children's Children”
February 1, 2008 · This is the third in a series of panel discussions of the Texas Water Symposium, a project is a partnership of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University in Fredericksburg and Texas Public Radio. On the panel are John Sutton, with the Texas Water Development Board; Dr. Ken Kramer, Director of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club; Karen Guz, Director of Conservation for the San Antonio Water System and Billy Kniffen, County extension agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Menard County. The event was held on January 24, 2008 on the Texas Tech University at Junction campus. Moderating the discussion and introducing the panel members is Bill Jeffrey, a professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Related links:
www.twdp.state.tx.us
www.texaswatermatters.org
www.schreiner.edu/water

"Education for the 21st Century”
January 25, 2008 ·This Newsmaker Hour features former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala. She was the invited guest speaker of the Cleveland City Club. She spoke on December 21, 2007. She is currently the President of the University of Miami in Florida. She is regarded as a leading scholar on the political economy of state and local government. Her presentation is titled "Education for the 21st Century". Introducing Donna Shalala is City Club President Lee Friedman.

Dr. Harry Harding, Director of Research and Analysis of the Eurasia Group
January 18, 2008 · This Newsmaker Hour is another in a series of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio Distinguished Lecture Series speakers. Dr. Harding spoke on January 10, 2008. The topic of discussion is China, and the invited guest speaker is Dr. Harry Harding. Dr. Harding is the Director of Research and Analysis of the Eurasia Group. The Eurasia Group is a leading global political risk and consulting firm. Dr. Harding is also the author of several books on China including A Fragile Relationship: The United States and China Since 1972; China's Second Revolution: Reform After Mao and China's Foreign Relations in the 1980s. The title of his presentation is "Re-thinking China". Introducing Dr. Harry Harding is Kirk McDonald, Chair of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio Board of Trustees.

Rabbi Jack Bemporad, D.D., Director of the Center for Interreligious Understanding
January 11, 2008 · The theme for St. Mary's University's 2007-2008 Lin Great Speaker series is "Interfaith Dialogue: A Pathway to Peace." The first of three invited guest speakers is Rabbi Jack Bemporad, D.D., Director of the Center for Interreligious Understanding and Professor of Interreligious Studies, Vatican's Angelicum University, Rome. Introducing Rabbi Bemporad is St. Mary's University Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Manuel.

State Senator Leticia Van de Putte & Nan Roman
January 4, 2008 · Opening the program is Texas State Senator for the 26th District, Leticia Van de Putte. She was the opening speaker at the 2007 San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Summit held on November 14, 2007 on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word. Following Senator Van de Putte is Nan Roman, Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. She was the keynote speaker at the first Issues on Profile luncheon hosted by the San Antonio Non-profit Council held at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio on October 17, 2007. Introducing Senator Van de Putte, whose presentation is titled "The Pharmaceutical Prescription and the Hispanic Community," is Lizette Andre, with Pfizer.

“A Walk Through China: Days in the Heartland of an Emerging Nation”
December 28, 2007 · Alina Romanowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchange at the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs for the U. S. Department of State, is a featured speaker in the continuing Distinguished Speaker Series from the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. The title of her presentation is "A Walk Through China: Days in the Heartland of an Emerging Nation." Introducing Ms. Romanowski is World Affairs Council board member Alice Carrington Foultz.

Panel discussion on the development of microfinance in the US
December 21, 2007 · This week's program features the opening session of the first Summit on Microfinance in the United States held in the country. It was hosted by San Antonio based ACCION Texas, and held on November 6, 2007. The opening session was a panel discussion featuring expert panelists who have played a significant role in the development of microfinance in the United States. The panel members are Robert Annibale, Global Director of Microfinance for Citi; Lynda de la Vina, Dean of the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business; and Elaine Edgcomb, Director of FIELD, Fund for Innovation, Effectiveness, Learning and Dissemination at the Aspen Institute.

Summit on Microfinance in the United States
December 14, 2007 · Federal Reserve System Chairman Ben Bernanke was the keynote speaker at the first ever conference on microfinancing in the United States. The Summit on Microfinance in the United States was held in San Antonio on November 6, 2007. The host organization is ACCION Texas, the largest microlender in the country and based in San Antonio. In addition to Chairman Bernanke's presentation, an interview with ACCION Texas President/CEO Janie Barrera and an interview with Robert Frank, author of the book Falling Behind: How Rising Inequality Harms the Middle Class are presented. Frank also co-author a book with Chairman Bernanke titled Principles of Economics.

“America the Principled: Six Opportunities for Becoming a Can-Do Nation Once Again”
December 7, 2007 · Rosabeth Moss Kanter is a specialist in strategy, innovation and leadership for change. She has guided leaders worldwide for more than 25 years through teaching, writing and direct consultation to major corporations and governments. She is the author and co-author of 16 books including Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End. Her latest book, the basis of her presentation to the City Club of Cleveland on November 16, 2007, is America the Principled: Six Opportunities for Becoming a Can-Do Nation Once Again.

DNA and Genetic Research Panel Discussion hosted by Ira Flatow
November 30, 2007 · As part of Texas Public Radio's "DNA Files" series , NPR's Talk of the Nation Science Friday host Ira Flatow moderated a panel discussion on November 14, 2007 at the San Pedro Playhouse. The program covered the DNA research and genetic advancements currently done at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. On the panel are Dr. Sunil Ahuja, Dr. Paul Hasty and Dr. Consuelo Walss-Bass at UTHSCSA and Dr. Matthew Dolan at San Antonio Military Medical Center at Wilford Hall Medical Center.

Mark Everson, president of the American Red Cross
November 23, 2007 · The American Red Cross is a $3.2 billion agency providing almost half the nation's blood supply, responding to thousands of disasters each year, helping service men and women and their families, training millions of people in lifesaving skills and relying on the donation of time, money and blood to do its work. Heading this organization is Mark Everson, President and CEO since May 2007. He spoke to a City Club of Cleveland luncheon audience on October 19, 2007 about his focus on the management and mission of the American Red Cross to strengthen its capacity to help.

Texas Water Symposium - “H2O: The Science of Water Issues”
November 16, 2007 · This is the second of four panel discussions of the Texas Water Symposium. The symposium is a joint project of Schriener University, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg, Texas and Texas Public Radio. The event was held on November 7, 2007 in the ballroom of the Admiral Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. On the panel are Tom Arsuffi, Ph.D., Director, Llano River Field Stattion Texas Tech University Center at Junction Texas; Ken Rainwater, Ph.D. Water Resource Center Director and professor of Civil Engineering at Texas Tech University; Kirk WineMiller, Ph.D., Section of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University; and George Ward, Ph.D., Research Scientist and Associate Director of the Center for Research in Water Resources at the University of Texas. Moderating the discussion and opening the program is Bill Jeffrey, professor at Texas Tech Law School in Lubbock.

Next TWS panel discussion is titled: "Conservation: Taking Action for Your Children's Future." It will be held at the Dining Hall of the Texas Tech University Center at Junction, Texas on January 24, 2008. The program begins at 7 p.m. The final panel discussion of the Texas Water Symposium will be held on March 6, 2008 at the Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center at the campus of Schreiner University in Kerrville beginning at 7 p.m. For more information or to submit questions for the panelists, visit www.schreiner.edu/water

“Leadership in the Oval Office and the Washington, D.C You're Not Hearing About”
November 9, 2007 · Award-winning author and historian Michael Beschloss spoke at Trinity University in San Antonio on November 6, 2007. He is the first guest speaker of Trinity's 2007-2008 Distinguished Lecture Series made possible by an endowment gift from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown of San Antonio. His latest book is titled Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989. Trinity University President John Brazil introduces Michael Beschloss whose presentation is titled "Leadership in the Oval Office and the Washington, D.C You're Not Hearing About."

Former US Ambassador Bob Krueger speaking on his years in Africa
November 2, 2007 · Former U.S. Ambassador Bob Krueger and his wife, Kathleen, have co-authored a book titled From Bloodshed to Hope in Burundi: Our Embassy Years Living in Genocide. They along with Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who is credited for saving the lives of about 1200 people during the Rwanda genocide, and who is portrayed by Don Cheadle in the Academy award nominated film Hotel Rwanda spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on October 5, 2007 about their experiences in Africa which is the basis of the book. Mr. Rusesabagina has also written an autobiography titled An Ordinary Man.

“What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat”
October 26, 2007 · Dr. Louise Richardson, Executive Dean for the Institute for Advance Study at Radcliffe, spoke on October 4, 2007 as part of the Travis Park Methodist Church Justice in Action 2007 Speaker Series. The title of her presentation is "What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat."

“The Cristo Rey Story: Our Programs, Our Schools, Our Contribution”
October 19, 2007 · On October 5, 2007, Reverend John Foley, President of Cristor Rey Network, a national association of 12 high schools that provide quality, spoke to members of the City Club of Cleveland. Father Foley is a native of Chicago and entered the society of Jesus in 1954. He assumed the presidency of Cristo Rey Network and is responsible for managing its day-to-date programs and activities. "The Cristo Rey Story: Our Programs, Our Schools, Our Contribution" is the title of his presentation.

John Quinones, ABC News Primetime co-anchor
October 12, 2007 · San Antonio native and ABC News Primetime co-anchor, John Quinones was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland. His presentation was titled "20/20 Vision of Hispanic America." He spoke on September 20, 2007 as Hispanic Heritage Month began. Quinones has won six Emmy Awards, including his coverage of the Congo's virgin rainforest which also won the Ark Trust Wildlife Award.

Texas Water Symposium - “More Precious than Gold”
October 5, 2007 · The Texas Water Symposium is a joint project of Schreiner University, Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg and Texas Public Radio. This is the first of a series of four panel discussions addressing water issues in the San Antonio and Hill Country area titled More Precious than Gold: The ethical, economic, legal and environmental implications of supplying 40 million people with water by 2050. On today’s panel are: Joe Beal, General Manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA); Bill West, General Manager of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA); and Robert Potts, former General Manager of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and current President of the Dixon Water Foundation. Moderating the panel discussion is Bill Jeffrey, Professor at Texas Tech University Law School. Opening the event is Dr. Tim Summerlin, President of Schreiner University. For more information about the Texas Water Symposium and to submit questions visit: www.schreiner.edu/water

“Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership in a Changing Democracy”
September 28, 2007 · Speaking to the members and guests at the City Club of Cleveland luncheon on September 21, 2007 was Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. She is President of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tatum is a scholar, teacher, author, administrator and race relations expert. Her books are Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria and Assimilation Blues: Black Families in a White Community. The title of her presentation is “In Search of Wisdom: Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership in a Changing Democracy.”

Analysis of Felipe Calderon's first year in office
September 21, 2007 · Two speakers give their analysis of the first year of Mexican President Felipe Calderon's term to the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on September 17, 2007. Raul Rodriguez, a World Affairs Council of San Antonio board trustee and the Benson Chair in Banking and Finance at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, makes some opening remarks before introducing the speakers: Roger Wallace, Co-Chair of the Woodrow Wilson Mexico Institute Advisory Board and Roberto Newell, CEO of the Mexico Institute for Competitiveness, an independent think tank dedicated to enhance the competitiveness of Mexico within a globalized economy.

Analysis of the 2008 Presidential, Senate and House Races
September 14, 2007 · Charles E. Cook, Jr. is the publisher of "The Cook Political Report," an online analysis of electoral politics. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on September 7, 2007 with an analysis of the 2008 presidential, Senate and House races.

Excellence in Military Ethics
September 7, 2007 · Lieutenant General Franklin J. Hagenbeck, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy West Point, spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on August 31, 2007. Lt. Gen. Hagenbeck talks about West Point's role as a preeminent leadership development institution through its Center for Excellence in Professional Military Ethics.

Young Women in Math and Science
August 31, 2007 · Dr. Ruth J. Simmons was sworn in as the 18th President of Brown University on July 3, 2001. She is a native Texan and a 1967 graduate of Dillard University in New Orleans. She received her Ph.D. from Harvard University in Romance Languages and Literatures in 1973. She believes in the power of education to transform lives. She talks about promoting young women in the fields of math and science to members and guests at a City Club of Cleveland luncheon.

Consumer Credit and Debt
August 24, 2007 · Robert D. Manning, Ph.D. is a research professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, Director of its Center for Consumer Financial Services and author of the book Credit Card Nation: The Consequences of America's Addiction to Credit. His research has influenced public policy debate in the United States, Canada, the U.K. Korea and Australia. Speaking before the City Club of Cleveland on February 9, 2007, he talks about the economic, political and cultural impacts of the global expansion of consumer credit and debt. This program originally aired on July 6, 2007.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders)
August 17, 2007 · Memebers of the medical humanitarian organization, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders visited San Antonio in March 2007. At an event open to the public at the Buena Vista Theatre Building at the downtown campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio, a MSF panel talked about the challenges of reaching people caught in conflict, treating malnutrition and responding to epidemics. Texas Public Radio's news director, David Martin Davies, was the moderator.

Bioscience and Healthcare Industry in San Antonio
August 10, 2007 · San Antonio's bioscience and healthcare industry has been expanding during the past several years that it has become a dominant force in the city's economy. The industry has an annual economic impact of more than 14-billion dollars. Ann Stevens is President of BioMed SA an organization charged with promoting San Antonio's biomedical assets. Stevens spoke to a luncheon audience of the Association for Corporate Growth Central Texas on July 31, 2007. Roy Graham, ACG Central Texas' President opened the program.

Related links:
BioMed SA publishes on its website lists of healthcare service providers, biomedical reseach organizations, healthcare professions educational institutions and bioscience firms.
Association for Corporate Growth Central Texas

“The Role of Women and the Issues Affecting Women”
August 10, 2007 · The July monthly meeting of the San Antonio Women's Chamber of Commerce invited representatives of the San Antonio City Council to address the organization on July 25, 2007 on the topic "The Role of Women and the Issues Affecting Women in the New Term." City council District 5 representative Loudres Galvan, District 6 representative Delicia Herrera and District 7 representative Justine Rodriguez spoke to the organization. Mary Lynn Barnard, a SAWCC board member was the moderator.

Data Security and Identity Theft
August 3, 2007 · William E. Kovacic is the Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. He has held that position since January 2006. Prior to joining the FTC in 2006, he was the E.K. Gubin Professor of Government Contracts Law at George Washington University Law School. He addressed members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on July 20, 2007. He speaks about data security and identity theft and the challenges of a major agency to keep up with rapidly changing technology.

Cecile Richards, President Planned Parenthood Federation of America
July 27, 2007 · Cecile Richards has been a lifelong advocate for reproductive freedom and social justice. The daughter of the late Governor Ann Richards, Cecile served as deputy chief of staff for House member and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi. She played a key role in Pelosi's election as the first female Democratic leader of the House of Representatives. In addressing the members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on July 13, 2007, she discusses how Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, will mobilize their grassroots network and expand their political reach during the next 18 months to elect a pro-choice president in 2008.

“Nation of Secrets: The Threat to Democracy and the American Way of Life”
July 20, 2007 · Case Western Reserve University journalism professor Ted Gup is an author whose latest book is titled Nation of Secrets: The Threat to Democracy and the American Way of Life. His other book is The Book of Honor: Covert Lives and Classified Deaths at the CIA. In his presentation to the City Club of Cleveland he argues that a preoccupation with secrets has undermined the very values in whose name secrecy is often invoked.

“Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady”
July 13, 2007 · This special one-hour radio documentary features never-before-released archive audio, gleaned from thousands of hours of recordings housed at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, period news broadcasts, private conversations with Lyndon Baines Johnson, and the words of Lady Bird Johnson. Producer Joe Bevilacqua spent nearly five months listening to the rare tapes and traveled to Washington, D.C. to interview Mrs. Johnson's colleagues and friends.

Consumer Credit and Debt
July 6, 2007 · Robert D. Manning, Ph.D. is a research professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, Director of its Center for Consumer Financial Services and author of the book Credit Card Nation: The Consequences of America's Addiction to Credit. His research has influenced public policy debate in the United States, Canada, the U.K. Korea and Australia. Speaking before the City Club of Cleveland on February 9, 2007, he talks about the economic, political and cultural impacts of the global expansion of consumer credit and debt.

“The War on Human Rights”
June 29, 2007 · Larry Cox is the Executive Director of Amnesty International USA. He spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on December 8, 2006, two days before the 58th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document is the foundation of the global movement for human rights and contributes to the protection and liberation of millions of people around the world. The title of Cox's presentation is "The War on Human Rights," as many see the war on terror increasingly becoming a war on human rights, providing cover and sanction for repressive governments around the world.

“Using Diversity to Drive Business”
June 22, 2007 · Luke Visconti is a partner and co-founder of the magazine Diversity Inc. Visconti was the invited guest speaker of the City Club of Cleveland on June 1, 2007. He developed and directs the methodology for the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity Inc. The title of his presentation is "Using Diversity to Drive Business."

“Who's Wanted? Getting Legal - A CNC Special on Immigration”
June 15, 2007 · President Bush has promised immigration reform for the past six years. He has one more shot, and Congress is bitterly divided over the issue. As the 2008 campaign heats up, Capitol News Connection assesses the mood for change on Capitol Hill and whether party leaders can find consensus on meaningful immigration reform. The big roadblock has been how to deal with the 10-12 million illegal immigrants already living and working in the United States.

“The Pillars of American Competitiveness”
June 8, 2007 · On April 27, 2007 United States Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez spoke to the City Club of Cleveland. Known as the voice of business in government, Secretary Gutierrez talks about igniting America's entrepreneurial spirit, ensuring the workforce of the future and creating an export culture. Gutierrez oversees a Cabinet agency with more than 38,000 workers and a budget of $6.5 billion. The title of his presentation is “The Pillars of American Competitiveness.”

“How Today's Churches are Mixing God with Politics and Losing their Way”
June 1, 2007 · Kathleen Kennedy Townsend was Maryland's first Lieutenant Governor. She is the eldest child of the late Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy. She talked on April 6, 2007 to the City Club of Cleveland about her latest book Failing America's Faithful: How Today's Churches are Mixing God with Politics and Losing their Way. In the book, she recounts her father's struggle to realize the goals of improving the world by helping the poor and starving amidst the turmoil of the 1960s.

General Barry McCaffrey
May 24, 2007 · General Barry McCaffrey, former director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy under President Clinton, spoke to members and guests of the City Club of Cleveland on May 16, 2007 about the need to return of a strong federal drug policy. Also on this program, a presentation given by Christi Martin, Senior Program Officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She was the featured guest speaker at the Communities in School of San Antonio 2007 Gala luncheon.

“United States and Central American Relations: Building on the Partnership”
May 18, 2007 · Honduran Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Roberto Flores-Bermudez, spoke to members and guests of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio at a luncheon on May 1, 2007. The title of his presentation is “United States and Central American Relations: Building on the Partnership.” Introducing the Ambassador is Glenn MacTaggart, a board member of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio.

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns
May 11, 2007 · Although he has been making documentary films for more than thirty years, Ken Burns became a household name after his most notable production, the mini-series "The Civil War." He is an Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee, and received an Emmy for this documentaries "The Civil War" in 1990, "Baseball" in 1994 and "Jazz" in 2001. His newest film, which PBS television will air in September, is titled "The War", about the sacrifices Americans in several communities gave during World War II. Burns has received criticism from Latino organizations because the film lacks any mention of the sacrifices and contributions made by minorities. Burns speaks at the City Club of Cleveland.

“Cinco de Mayo Special”
May 4, 2007 · This special program on Mexico from the World Vision Report focuses on how tourists can visit Mexico in a way that helps its economy...to the obligation of immigrants returning home to help their village...to a plate full of tasty insects...to air-dropping water bottles for dehydrated people crossing the border...to risking life and limb jumping on a train...plus, music from Lila Downs. This Cinco de Mayo special is an exploration of the culture, customs, and music of our neighbor to the south.

Iraqi Oil for Food Program
April 27, 2007 · Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul A. Volcker spoke at the City Club of Cleveland on April 13, 2007. He was chairman during the Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan administrations. Under his leadership, the Federal Reserve was largely credited for ending the United States' stagflation crisis of the 1970's by limiting the growth of the money supply. Volcker talks about his investigation into the Iraqi Oil for Food program.

Bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Mexico
April 20, 2007 · The Council of American Ambassadors, based in Washington D.C. met in San Antonio on April 10, 2007. Mexico's Ambassador to the United States, Arturo Sarukhan, was in San Antonio to participate in a number of events sponsored by the CAA. One of those events included a luncheon in cooperation with the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. At the luncheon, Ambassador Sarukhan was the guest speaker where he spoke about the bilateral relationship between the United States and Mexico.

“First Amendment in Times of War and Peril: Is the Media Picking the Wrong Battles?”
April 20, 2007 · The American Bar Association's Section of Litigation annual conference plenary program on Friday, April 13 featured a panel discussion titled “First Amendment in Times of War and Peril: Is the Media Picking the Wrong Battles?” Moderating the discussion is Dori Ann Hanswirth with the firm Hogan and Hartson, LLP in New York City. On the panel are Professor Geoffrey Stone of the University of Chicago School of Law and John Donnellan, Senior Counsel for the Hearst Corporation. Read the transcript of Congressman Silvestre Reyes' speech.

“The Enron Case”
April 13, 2007 · The American Bar Association's Litigation Section held their annual Spring meeting in San Antonio April 11-14, 2007. One of the sessions included a panel discussion comprised of three of the attorneys who were involved in what was seen as "the Case of the Century", the case U.S. vs. Skilling and Lay or more commonly called "The Enron Case." On the panel were Bruce Collins, defense attorney for Ken Lay, Chairman of Enron who died at the age of 64 in 2006 and was awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of conspiracy and fraud; Daniel Petrocelli, defense attorney for Jeffrey Skilling who was sentenced to 24 years, four months in prison after also being found guilty of conspiracy and fraud. The Government's prosecuting attorney on the panel was Kathryn Ruemmler. The panel discussion was held on April 12, 2007. Chair of the Section of Litigation of the American Bar Association, Kim Askew who is a partner with the law firm of Hugh Luce, LLP in Dallas, moderates the discussion.

“The Good News about Global Warming”
April 6, 2007 · Steve Curwood is the host and executive producer of the environmental program Living on Earth from Public Radio International. He was the invited guest speaker of the 2006-2007 President's Lecture Series of St. Philip's College in San Antonio on March 20, 2007. St. Philip's College President Dr. Adena Williams Loston makes some opening remarks and introduces Steve Curwood.

Carlos M. Gutierrez, secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce
March 30, 2007 · Carlos M. Gutierrez is the 35th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, overseeing a diverse Cabinet agency of 38,000 workers and a $6.5 billion budget. The Commerce Department focuses on promoting American business at home and aboard. Secretary Gutierrez was an invited guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Associated General Contractors of America in San Antonio March 21-24th.

Mary Peters, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation
March 30, 2007 · Mary Peters is the 15th secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. She was nominated by President George W. Bush on September 5, 2006, and confirmed by the Senate on September 30, 2006. She is responsible for maintaining a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system while leading an agency with almost 60,000 employees and a budget of $61.6 billion overseeing air, maritime and surface transportation missions. Secretary Peters was an invited guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Associated General Contractors of America in San Antonio March 21-24th.