Summer Forum
A Summer Forum presentation given on July 24, 2016 by Bill Cordray
A Summer Forum presentation from members of the People Not Prisons movement on July 17, 2016
A Summer Forum presentation by the 365 Performing Arts Group
A Summer Forum presentation given by members of Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) on July 3, 2016
A Summer Forum presentation by speakers from Citizens for Two Voices on June 26, 2016
A diverse and exciting new lineup of speakers awaits you for ten Sundays from June 19 through August 21. Programs begin at 10 a.m., and feature music and Q&A sessions.Conversations and refreshments continue in Eliot Hall. Child care is provided.
June 26—The Future of Independent Journalism in Salt Lake City Spokespersons for CITIZENS FOR TWO VOICES --Joan O’Brien, Karra Porter, and Ted McDonough—tell of their efforts to produce local ownership for the Salt Lake Tribune.
July 3—How Liberals Can Help Each Other Deal with Their White Privilege Local leaders of the national organization SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE (SURJ) describe their mission to help white liberals discover how best to support racial justice.
July 10—Showcasing African-American Performing Arts Performers from the 365 GROUP present poetry, singing, instruments, and dance from among their more than 900 members.
July 17—Reversing the Tragic School-to-Prison Laws Panelists from the PEOPLE NOT PRISONS Movement (Anna Brower, Jean Hill, and Andrew Riggle) update current their efforts.
July 24—Family Members from Sperm Donors Bill Cordray describes the national movement of “donor-conceived persons” (he is one) who are seeking—and finding—their adult siblings.
July 31—Is Our Politics Experiencing a Meltdown? Political Scientist Tim Chambless and Journalist Paul Rolly reflect on the aftermath of the primary season and the just-concluded political conventions.
August 7—Inside the Armed Resistance to the Federal Government Anthony Rampton of the Utah Attorney General’s office describes his involvement in the April 2014 armed standoff in Nevada and the 41-day armed federal land takeover this winter in Oregon.
August 14—New Forms of Critical Thinking and the Future of Progressivism Rev. Harold Straughn, author, minister, chaplain
August 21—Our Annual Environmental Justice Festival Bryan Vandenheuvel and Lauren Birge show and tell about building, and living in, their Tiny House. Other presenters will demonstrate lifestyle alternatives to enhance the environment.
A Summer Forum 2016 presentation given by speakers from TRUCE (Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education) on June 19, 2016
A diverse and exciting new lineup of speakers awaits you for ten Sundays from June 19 through August 21. Programs begin at 10 a.m., and feature music and Q&A sessions.Conversations and refreshments continue in Eliot Hall. Child care is provided.
June 19— Medical Marijuana: Who Does the Ban in Utah Continue to Harm? Christine Stenquist and Lissa Lander of TRUCE (Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education) report on the state of legalization of medical marijuana, locally and nationally, focusing on the harm being done by the ban.
June 26—The Future of Independent Journalism in Salt Lake City Spokespersons for CITIZENS FOR TWO VOICES --Joan O’Brien, Karra Porter, and Ted McDonough—tell of their efforts to produce local ownership for the Salt Lake Tribune.
July 3—How Liberals Can Help Each Other Deal with Their White Privilege Local leaders of the national organization SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE (SURJ) describe their mission to help white liberals discover how best to support racial justice.
July 10—Showcasing African-American Performing Arts Performers from the 365 GROUP present poetry, singing, instruments, and dance from among their more than 900 members.
July 17—Reversing the Tragic School-to-Prison Laws Panelists from the PEOPLE NOT PRISONS Movement (Anna Brower, Jean Hill, and Andrew Riggle) update current their efforts.
July 24—Family Members from Sperm Donors Bill Cordray describes the national movement of “donor-conceived persons” (he is one) who are seeking—and finding—their adult siblings.
July 31—Is Our Politics Experiencing a Meltdown? Political Scientist Tim Chambless and Journalist Paul Rolly reflect on the aftermath of the primary season and the just-concluded political conventions.
August 7—Inside the Armed Resistance to the Federal Government Anthony Rampton of the Utah Attorney General’s office describes his involvement in the April 2014 armed standoff in Nevada and the 41-day armed federal land takeover this winter in Oregon.
August 14—New Forms of Critical Thinking and the Future of Progressivism Rev. Harold Straughn, author, minister, chaplain
August 21—Our Annual Environmental Justice Festival Bryan Vandenheuvel and Lauren Birge show and tell about building, and living in, their Tiny House. Other presenters will demonstrate lifestyle alternatives to enhance the environment.
- June 22, 2015 "How Progressive Institutions Can Grow" - Jack Newell, Ph.D
- June 29, 2015 "Mindfulness in Buddhism and Unitarianism" - Shirley Ray
- July 5, 2015 "Was the Bard a Feminist? The Women in Shakespeare's Plays" - Mark Matheson, Ph.D
- July 12, 2015 "Obamacare in Utah" - Jason Stevenson and Rylee Curtis
- August 2, 2015 "Experiencing Excommunication, LDS Style" - John Dehlin
A diverse and exciting new lineup of speakers awaits you for ten Sundays from June 21 through August 23. Programs begin at 10 a.m., and feature music and Q&A sessions. Conversations and refreshments continue in Eliot Hall. Child care is provided.
July 12
“Obamacare in Utah: How Much Will We Get That We are Already Paying For?”
-Jason Stevenson, Education and Communications Director &
RyLee Curtis, Medicaid Policy Analyst for the Utah Health Policy Project
July 19
“Lessons in Sustainable Living from Uganda”
-Kim Koeven, recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer
July 26
“My Life with James Dudley Barker - Before and After He Was Killed By Police”
-Heidi Keilbaugh
August 2
“Experiencing Excommunication, LDS Style”
-John Dehlin, founder of the Mormon Stories podcast and creator of several Mormon-themed blogs and websites
New! “Connecting to Cuba: Women's Contributions to Today's Cuba and American Organizations Working Towards Solidarity”
New! “Sense of Place On My Skin—Writing About Place”
August 23
“The Fight for Our Children’s Right to Breathe”
-Ingrid Griffee, executive director, Utah Moms for Clean Air
Videos of Summer Forums for 2015
June 21, 2015 - How Progressive Institutions Can Grow by Jack Newell PhD., president emeritus of Deep Springs College
June 28, 2015 - Mindfulness in Buddhism and Unitarianism by Shirley Ray
July 5, 2015 - Was the Bard a Feminist? The Women in Shakespeare's Plays by Mark Matheson