Friday, August 03, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Friday, August 03, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Clevelander Dave Lucas became the Ohio Poet Laureate in January 2018. Lucas succeeds Dr. Amit Majmudar of Columbus, the state's first poet laureate after Governor Kasich created the position in 2014.
As poet laureate, part of Lucas' mission is to advocate for a broadening of our understanding of poetry, so we might come to see its presence in the...
Friday, May 16, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Trigger Point: Protecting Medicaid Expansion & Healthcare Access in Ohio
Originally expanded in 2014 under the Kasich administration, Ohio is one of 41 states, including the District of Columbia, that has implemented Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. However, the addition of trigger language into the current state budget...
Friday, May 09, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America
Sarah Lewis’s book The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America examines America from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of Jim Crow when the country's conception of race, and whiteness, was transforming. A finalist for...
Thursday, May 08, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Former U.S. Sec. of Commerce Wilbur Ross on His Legacy, Tariffs, and Trump Economics
Wilbur Ross has earned a reputation as one of the nation's hard-nosed negotiators and “King of Bankruptcy” over his 55-year career on Wall Street. This reputation, in part, landed him among Bloomberg's 50 most influential people in global finance, and...
Wednesday, May 07, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Love, Joy, and Connection
Let us know if you're coming! Registration is not required, but it helps the Happy Dog prepare and keeps you updated. Walk-ins are welcome! See you soon! Tired of swiping left? You're not alone. Today's society is arguably facing a digital...
Friday, May 02, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
2025 Law Day: Public Education and the Assault on American Democracy
On March 20th, President Trump issued an executive order effectively abolishing the Department of Education. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT) have already filed a lawsuit to block the dismantling, alleging the executive...
Thursday, May 01, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Ukraine: Prospects for Peace and the Future of a Sovereign Nation
As Russia’s war with Ukraine entered a fourth year on February 24, 2025, several things happened. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House to be told by President Trump that he “did not have the cards;“ the US began...
Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
The Second Chance Workforce: How Public Policy Can Shape Ohio’s Future
In a July 2024 CNBC report, Ohio ranked 7th in business opportunities but received an “F” grade when it comes to workforce. Employers are looking for workers to advance their businesses and constantly talk about the need for workforce development....
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb's 4th Annual State of the City, marking the final address of the Mayor's first term. This year's event will feature Mayor Bibb in a live conversation with WKYC's Russ Mitchell, discussing the...
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