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The Milton S. Eisenhower Symposium 
Type Student-run lecture series Founded 1967 Headquarters Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland Website www.jhu.edu/mse The Milton S. Eisenhower Symposium is a lecture series sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University.
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History
Established in 1967, the MSE Symposium is designed to present an issue of national importance to the university in its entirety, as well as to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. communities. The series is named in honor of Milton S. Eisenhower, who served as University President from 1956-1967 and again from 1971-1972. He was the younger brother of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Symposium has established a reputation as a forum for the free exchange of ideas and the analysis of issues at the forefront of the nation’s conscience. All events are free and open to the public. [1]
Organization Leadership
The Symposium is run entirely by undergraduate students at the University’s Homewood Campus. The co-chairs, selected each year by the Student Council, are responsible for choosing a theme, securing speakers, raising the necessary funds, recruiting a student staff, and publicizing the series. There is a staff of about 20 students. [2] [3]
Symposium Structure
Most events take place in Shriver Hall on the campus of Johns Hopkins University
Symposium events are held on the campus of Johns Hopkins University. Each event hosted by the MSE Symposium begins at 8:00 pm and concludes at approximately 9:30 pm. Each speaker delivers a forty-five to sixty minutes lecture followed by a short question and answer session with the audience.
Symposium Themes
2009
A Transition Between Generations in a Changing America
This nation is facing a transition – the emergence of a new perspective, the welcoming of a different mindset, and a rallying behind the idea of “change.” Over a decade ago, this Symposium sought to “Define Generation X,” and this year, we examine how our culture has since been transformed.
Everywhere we look – politics, the arts, medicine, pop culture – new leaders are stepping forward and a new generation is taking hold of a more global culture. Our world is more interconnected than ever and, with countless social networking technologies, everyone now has a voice.
How should we, as young leaders, examine and seek to understand this transition between generations? The Symposium will feature both emerging leaders of our generation and those who have been leading change all their lives and can now speak about the rise of a new set of ideas and ideals. We reflect on issues of national importance to better understand the challenges we face in a changing America.
Leadership theorists describe several characteristics of a transformational leader. That person must have charisma, be intelligent, have the ability to inspire and, most importantly, have a vision. It is up to you, a generation of leaders, to create and realize that vision.
2008
A More Perfect Union: Partnership, Progress & Prosperity
2007
Renewing American Culture: The Perspectives that Shape our Identity
2006
Finding Our Voice: The Role of America's Youth
2005
American Mass Media: Redefining the Democratic Landscape
2004
Rebuilding America: Peace and Prosperity at What Price?
Former Speakers
The Symposium has a history of attracting some of the world’s most prominent leaders, politicians, artists, and scholars. Past MSE Symposium speakers include: [4]
- Dr.Ben Carson
- Malcolm Gladwell
- Elizabeth Edwards
- Michael Steele
- Congressman Aaron Schock
- Sean Astin
- Jason Alexander
- Maya Angelou
- Wolf Blitzer
- Michael Bloomberg
- Rubin “Hurricane” Carter
- Noam Chomsky
- Tom Clancy
- Ann Coulter
- Howard Dean
- Michael Dukakis
- Ruth Faden
- President Gerald R. Ford
- Newt Gingrich
- Danny Glover
- Tucker Carlson
- Will Ferrell
- Christopher Hitchens
- David Horowitz
- Jesse Jackson
- Rory Kennedy
- Nelson Mandela
- N. Gregory Mankiw
- Chris Matthews
- Eugene McCarthy
- Michael Moore
- Ralph Nader
- Edward James Olmos
- Antonin Scalia
- Dr. Ruth Westheimer
- Bob Woodward
- Howard Zinn
- Valerie Plame Wilson
- David Alan Grier
References
- ^ "History of the MSE Symposium". Johns Hopkins University. http://www.jhu.edu/mse/history.html.
- ^ "The 2008 MSE Symposium at Johns Hopkins University". Johns Hopkins University. http://www.jhu.edu/news/event08/sep08/mse_symp.html.
- ^ "MSE Staff". Johns Hopkins University. http://www.jhu.edu/mse/staff.html.
- ^ "History of the MSE Symposium". Johns Hopkins University. http://www.jhu.edu/mse/history.html.
External links
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- 1967 establishments in the United States
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