University Forum series set for Nov. 14
The Fleming Education Center at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus will host the final installment of USM’s fall University Forum series, offered by presenters who are defined as “equal parts passionate and fearless in the work of their callings, whether in the fields of science or politics.”
Dr. Jay Hakes, an energy policy expert with a long record of service in federal and state government, will be the presenter for the November 14 forum events, which will be held at the university’s campus in Long Beach and live streamed at its Bennett Auditorium in Hattiesburg.
“This year’s University Forum reminds us that the personal is always political,” said Dr. Andrew Haley, director of University Forum and a professor of history. “Whether scientist or politician, each presenter draws on their experience to confront new challenges, both individual and global.”
“As University Forum nears its 50th anniversary of bringing provocative speakers to Southern Miss, we invite followers of our programming to join us in conversations certain to challenge how you see yourself and the world.”
Hakes was administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration and director for research and policy for President Obama’s BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Commission. He also served for thirteen years as director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.
Hakes will present “Biggest Resilience Challenge: Twenty-Year Strategy on Climate Change” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14. The public is invited to attend, and the event is free.
For more information about University Forum, including a preview of the spring schedule, visit www.usm.edu/forum.
