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"Bridges to the Future: American History and Values in Light of 9/11" began as a yearlong, statewide conversation, led by Colorado State University and the University of Denver, that challenged all of us to think about the questions below... and about the kind of future we want to build for future generations.
What does it mean to be an American in the 21st century?
What responsibilities do we have to our neighbors, both at home and in other countries?
Are we living the dream of our founding fathers?
Where are we headed as a nation...and how did we get where we are today?
What does our society 'owe' its children? Its senior citizens? Those in mid-life?
How could September 11th happen...and what lessons have we really learned from the tragedy?
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Delivers the
2003 Monfort Lecture
From September 2002 to March 2004, Colorado welcomed major international speakers, hosted spirited local discussions, and enjoyed a wide range of events from many different perspectives. All of these activities were designed to inspire the people and communities of Colorado:
- To remember
- To understand
- And to renew or reframe our most fundamental public value commitments
Colorado Governor Bill Owens endorsed "Bridges to the Future" as an important chance to unite the people of Colorado in exploring American history and values - and what they mean at home and around the world. By dreaming, studying and planning together, perhaps we can continue to build "a more perfect union."
2002
August - December
Film Series and Conversations on History, Values & Conflict
August 29, Film 1: "Higher Learning" - John Singleton, Director
A college campus explodes when racial differences, tensions and conflicts spark a violent response from a white supremacy group.
September 19, Film 2: "Butterfly," - Jose Luis Cuerda, Director
A beloved teacher finds himself under attack after General Franco takes power in Spain in the 1930s and demands loyalty to fascist principles.
October 10, Film 3: "Milagro Beanfield War," Robert Redford, Director
A New Mexican town rallies behind a farmer who unintentionally irrigates his land
with the water supply of a rich entrepreneur.
November 7, Film 4: "Mississippi Masala," Mira Nair, Director
When an Indian woman and an African American man fall in love, they must face the condemnation of family stuck in stereotypical thinking.
September 11
Rolling Requiem - Worldwide Commemoration of September 11th Tragedy
Remembrance and Recognition - Programs on campus
September 13
"Kandahar," Film and Discussion:
Panel discussion explored the historic roots and situation in Afghanistan that led to tragedy on such a massive scale.
September 23
Inaugural Event for Bridges to the Future
Featuring Colorado Governor Bill Owens and Former Senator John Glenn
September 24
"Persons, Pain and Animals: A Researcher's Quest for Ethical Clarity"
Eddy Lecture by John Gluck, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Research Ethics Service Project, University of New Mexico
University President Albert Yates officially announces "Bridges to the Future" during his 2002 Fall Address to campus.
September 26
CSU President's Fall Address & All-University Picnic
Annual State of the University Address by President Albert C. Yates, followed by All-University Picnic
October 28
Presentation by Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel
November 1
Presentation by Former Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder
Presentation followed by a dialogue with panelists Jesse Thomas, community activist; Troy Eid, executive director, Colorado Department of Personnel and General Support Services; and two student leaders from the University of Denver and Colorado State University.
November 6
"Leadership in Difficult Times" Monfort Lecture by General H. Norman Schwarzkopf
General Schwarzkopf, a 1956 graduate of West Point, acquired the rank of full general in 1988 and two years later successfully coordinated the efforts of all Allied forces in Operation Desert Storm. He has been awarded five Distinguished Service Medals, three Silver Stars, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the National Order of the Legion of Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and decorations from the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
November 8
Presentation by Dolores Huerta
Huerta is leader in civil rights and women's rights.
November 11 - December 13
"Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace" -
Exhibit of photographs, quotes and information about Mohandas K. Gandhi,
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Daisaku Ikeda to show how these men have
dedicated their lives for achieving peace and improving the lives
of all people.
November 21
Presentation by George Will
Will is newspaper columnist and contributing editor of Newsweek magazine.
2003
January - April
International Focus I: The Middle East
January 30, Film: "Battle of Algiers," Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo (Algeria)
February 11, Lecture and Discussion: "Women in the Middle East," Marianne Kamp, University of Wyoming
February 13, Film: "The Land, " Directed by Yousef Chahine (Egypt)
February 22, Forum: “The Middle East, all day program with leading experts in the field from all over the U.S.
March 20, Film: "Children of Heaven," Directed by Majid Majidi (Iran)
March 26, Lecture: "A Conflict of Civilizations: Christianity, Judaism and Islam in Early Islamic Syria," History Department Furniss Lecture by R. Stephen Humphreys, University of California at Santa Barbara
March 27, Lecture: "Theory and the Study of Middle Eastern History: A Story of Resistance, "History Department Furniss Lecture by R. Stephen Humphreys, University of California at Santa Barbara
April 2, Lecture: "Oil and Politics in the Middle East," Robert Vitalis, University of Pennsylvania
April 10, Film: "Kadosh," Directed by Amos Gitai (Israel)
April 24, Lecture: "Afghanistan - Past, Present and Future," Thomas Gouttierre, Dean of International Studies and Programs, University of Nebraska at Omaha
January – May
Film Matters Series
January 30: "The Terrorist," Directed by Santosh Sivan
February 27: "Farewell, My Concubine," Directed by Kaige Chen
March 27: "Once Were Warriors," Directed by Lee Tamahori (New Zealand)
May 1: "An Everlasting Piece," Barry Levinson (USA)
February 4
"The Middle of Everywhere" - Presentation by Mary Pipher, Clinical Psychologist and Author
Dr. Pipher is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist and author, whose work
has been instrumental in helping families make appropriate choices. Dr. Pipher's work
combines her training in the fields of psychology and anthropology.
February 26
An Evening with Michael Moore
2003 Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature, "Bowling for Columbine," Moree is the director of the award-winning documentary, "Roger and Me," and author of the current bestseller, "Stupid White Men: And Other Excuses for the State of the Nation."
March 3
"Expanding the Boundaries: Interdisciplinary Professional Development Schools (PDS)"
Mary Scott Lecture, Keynote Address by Dr. Cori Mantel-Bromley, Executive Vice President, Institute for Educational Inquiry
March 31
Presentation by His Eminence Cardinal Francis Eugene George, O.M.I. Archibshop of Chicago
Cardinal George is renowned for being an articulate leader of the Catholic faith, and he was elected a representative of the U.S. Bishops to the World Synod.
April 1
"Globalization: Historical, Economic and Cultural Perspectives"
Presented by the College of Liberal Arts and College of Business, the panel provided an opportunity for individuals to hear different prespectives on the multiple dimensions of globalization in today's society.
April 3
Presentation by Winona LaDuke
A noted Native American and environmental activist, author and educator, LaDuke is an Anishinaabekwe (Ojibwe) enrolled member of the Mississippi Band Anishnaabeg who lives and works on the White Earth Reservation. As Program Director of the Honor the Earth Fund, she works on a national level to advocate, raise public support and create funding for frontline Native Environmental groups.
April 8
"Global Citizenship: What does it mean and why does it matter?" Monfort Lecture by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
A Nobel Laureate, Archbishop Tutu is a crusader against apartheid in South Africa and leader in the worldwide peace movement.
April 21
"Ethnobotany, New Drugs and Old Diseases," Thornton-Massa Lecture by Dr. Paul A. Cox
Dr. Cox is the Director of the National Tropical Botanical Garden and an internationally recognized authority on relationship between human cultures and horticulture.
April 22
Presentation by President Gordon B. Hinckley
Mary Matalin and James Carville
The 15th president of the Church, Hinckley has had a major role in administering both the ecclesiastical and temporal affairs of the Church, with members now totaling more than 11 million in more than 160 nations and territories.
May 6
Presentation by Mary Matalin and James Carville
Matalin (former assistant to President Bush and counselor to Vice President Cheney) and Carville (political consultant and co-host of CNN's "Crossfire") discuss their values and how these values have impacted their lives, views and political involvement.
2004
March 31
Lecture by The Honorable Madeleine Albright
The first female secretary of state, Madeleine Albright was the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. As secretary, Albright reinforced America's alliances, advocated democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade and business, labor and environmental standards abroad.
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