The Military in the Post 9/11 World General John Philip Abizaid,U.S. Army,(ret.), Commander of the U.S. Central Command (2003-2007) Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes General John Abizaid for a discussion of the role of the military in the 21st century. Drawing on his experience as commander of the U.S. Central Command, he discusses the problems confronting the next President in the Middle East. He analyzes the lessons of the Iraq War and reflects on issues such as intelligence, the Geneva Conventions, and the role of military contractors. Recorded March 12, 2008 http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/conversations/

Betsy Wilson - Crystal Ball Gazing: New Directions for Research Libraries Tuesday, October 16; 8:30-10:00; Morrison Library, University of California, Berkeley ABSTRACT: I am going to imagine the future of research libraries by taking a look back, gazing into the crystal ball, and suggesting four areas for strategic investment. The investment areas include: 1) collaboration and collective action; 2) culture of assessment; 3) the global research library; and 4) creating a workplace of choice. Betsy Wilson is the Dean of Libraries at the University of Washington. http://faculty.washington.edu/betsyw/ http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/vision2010/