The City Thinks 2008: Considering China

The City Thinks is a two week series of events focused on a Springfield Public Forum lecture topic, offered in collaboration with the Springfield City Library and other local educational and cultural organizations, sponsored by the American International College Honors Program.  The City Thinks programming includes includes book and issue discussion groups, movie screenings, cultural exploration and art activities.

The 2008 City Thinks program is entitled "Considering China."  Beginning in October 30 with a kick off lecture and reception with Yale Professor Paul Kennedy at American International College, the two weeks of City Thinks programming culminates in the November 13 lecture with NPR Bureau Chief and China expert Rob Gifford.  Mr. Gifford, a fluent speaker of Mandarin and long-time China correspondent for National Public Radio, is the author of the recently released "China Road: A Journey Into the Future of a Rising Power."

  • Click here for a  2008 City Thinks Brochure, including information about the two week program and resources for speaker Rob Gifford.
  • Click here for a printable tri-fold brochure version of the above 2008 City Thinks Brochure.
  • Click here for a printable document with information from the Five College Center for East Asian Studies, including examples of videos, books, and curriculum guides focusing on Chinese history, art, and culture.
  • Click here for a printable 2008 Public Forum season flyer, including information about the Forum and our 2008 lecture series.
  • Click here to visit our resource section for Rib Gifford on our Resources for Educators 2008 page, with live links to multimedia resources on China.

Coming soon...

Available by mid-August, you will find the following documents available for download and print:

  • The City Thinks 2008 Flyer
  • The City Thinks Program Guide
  • The City Thinks Essay Contest Flyer
  • The City Thinks Essay Contest Rules & Entry Form

The Springfield Public Forum would like to thank our 2008 City Thinks sponsor,
American International College Honors Program

        American International College
        1000 State Street
        Springfield MA 01109
        (800) 242-3142
        www.aic.edu
 

and our City Thinks partner, the Springfield City Library

        Springfield City Library
        Springfield, MA
        (413) 263-6828
        www.springfieldlibrary.org