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    Throughout the year, presenters and attendees come to the Esri campus for discussions that bring awareness to issues and offer practical action items. Attend talks from anthropologists, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, journalists, performers, and more.

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Challenging Circumstances in University Education

Dr. Soraya M. Coley

April 29, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Education is the driver of economic, workforce and social vitality, and we must protect and vociferously advocate for it amid the shifting landscape of higher education.

Join us for an engaging evening at the Redlands Forum with a captivating lightning talk by Dr. Soraya M. Coley, the President of Cal Poly Pomona. Under her leadership, she has transformed the campus into a model of inclusivity and success, making it an exemplary polytechnic university that empowers individuals to achieve their dreams.

In this presentation and discussion, Dr. Coley will explore the existential crisis in higher education and its implications for the economic, workforce and social vitality of our communities, region, and beyond.

Following the presentation, James Fallows, a writer and journalist for The Atlantic and The New York Times, will moderate an insightful panel discussion featuring Dr. Coley, Dr. Adrienne McCormick, Provost/VP for Academic Affairs at the University of Redlands, and Dr. Kevin Horan, President of Crafton Hills.

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Dr. Coley is the first woman and first African American scholar to be named president of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

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Representing America: An American Diplomat Speaks

Robin Quinville

April 30, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Robin Quinville grew up in Redlands and then spent more than 30 years as an American diplomat, ending her career as our acting Ambassador in Germany. At this Redlands Forum, Robin will talk to us about what it means to be an 'America-explainer,' how diplomatic work is changing in our networked world, and the challenges ahead. Diplomats aren't just in our Embassies; they are serving in war zones and negotiating in multilateral missions. If you've been asking whether real life is like 'The Diplomat,' now's your chance to find out.

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Robin Quinville has held prestigious postings in multilateral organizations, bilateral assignments, and a role in Washington.

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