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Promoting Young Leaders: A Look at the George T. Hunter Lecture Series Thursday, December 18, 2008
On January 13, Chattanooga will host Doris Kearns Goodwin, a preeminent historian and author in the field of presidential politics. Her appearance kicks off the George T. Hunter Lecture Series, which also boasts speakers John Merrow, Van Jones and David Brooks.
Goodwin’s research has made her a popular commentator during the lead-up to President Elect Barack Obama’s inauguration. For Chattanooga, a speaker of this magnitude has implications beyond the strictly political, though. For this reason, Goodwin will focus her lecture on leadership and on the enduring characteristics of strong leaders, past and present.
In anticipation of the lessons provided by this lecture, the Benwood Foundation, the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies, CreateHere, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga want to reach out to Chattanooga’s young leaders. UTC will host a leadership workshop with Goodwin in conjunction with her lecture, and all of the participating organizations intend to use the event as a mechanism for raising civil discourse among Chattanooga’s new and seasoned leaders alike.
CreateHere is always interested in engaging the next generation of Chattanooga’s leaders. For more information on LeadHere, a fellowship program that employs young innovators, please visit our site.
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