2009-2010 Public Events

During the 2009-2010 academic year, the Berry Center will host several speakers on campus.  Cornell, along with the University of Iowa, Drake and Grinnell will again host speakers from the National Security Network.  The National Security Network has a goal of strengthening citizen support for responsible US foreign policy throughout the country. Speakers include Jake Colvin, Director USA* Engage, and Major General Paul D. Eaton, U.S. Army (Ret.), Senior Advisor.

In December, the Berry Center and Dimensions will be presenting a BRCA 1 & 2 Symposium.  Experts on genetics, ethics, and intellectual property law will present a panel.  The keynote address will be delivered by Chris Hanson, lead attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).  Hanson represents the ACLU in the lawsuit against Myriad Genetics.