Speaker Series
Springfield Public Forum is best known for our speaker series, where we bring enlightening and insightful speakers to Springfield to speak about our most pressing issues. Over the years, these issues have included climate change, international conflicts, institutional racism, and scientific discoveries. All speakers are highly sought-after experts in their own right. This year’s series is outstanding, by any measure.
Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism not Textualism
Stephen Breyer
Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism not Textualism Stephen Breyer, Retired Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court Springfield Symphony Hall, 34 Court St. Springfield, MA Like all Springfield Public Forum events, this event is free to the public with no tickets required. There is on-street metered parking, free parking at MGM Springfield two blocks away,[…]
The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis
George Stephanopoulos
The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis George Stephanopoulos *NEW VENUE* The Basketball Hall of Fame 1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA Please note that our events have security screenings. Please do not bring backpacks or large bags. George Stephanopoulos, former senior advisor to President Clinton and for more than 20[…]
ROCTOGENARIANS:
Mo Rocca
Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs ROCTOGENARIANS: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs Mo Rocca Springfield Symphony Hall, 34 Court St. Springfield Please note that our events have security screenings. Please do not bring backpacks or large bags. Eighty has been the new sixty for about twenty years now. In fact, there have[…]
10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People
David Yeager
10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: David Yeager Springfield Symphony Hall, 34 Court St. Springfield Please note that our events have security screenings. Please do not bring backpacks or large bags. Pre-purchase a copy of the book HERE and pick up at the event to be signed by the author.
Space2Inspire: Reaching for the Stars
Sian Proctor
Space2inspire: Reaching for the Stars Dr. Sian "Leo" Proctor Springfield Symphony Hall, 34 Court St. Springfield Please note that our events have security screenings. Please do not bring backpacks or large bags. Dr. Sian Proctor will share her unique space story and how she won her seat to space as an artist and poet, and[…]