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Most of what we know about human trafficking comes from the media. We develop our own opinions of how trafficking takes place, who the victims are and what the bad guys look like from heart wrenching headlines and blockbuster movies. But how much can we trust the media to tell true stories?  And how do…

We have always engineered solutions to make our lives easier. Some have stood the test of time, while others have been cast aside. Our speaker argues that today’s sustainability problems stem from the current scale and scope of engineered solutions and the virtual absence of restraints that may limit our aspirations. While some recent developments…

On behalf of St. Mary’s Preservation of the Earth Committee, we invite you to attend a very important program on global climate change. Dr. Jonathan Patz is the Nobel Peace Prize winning author of the United Nations Intergovernmental panel report on climate change and health.  We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to explore these issues…