School of Professional Studies

Volume 1, Issue 17 Hutton House Lectures March 1, 2019 Five Powerhouse Lectures at Hutton House

Rise of the Roosevelts Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, is often considered the first “modern president.” Conservationist, soldier, statesman, scholar, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, he remains one of America’s best models of presidential, global and executive leadership. Four Theodore Roosevelt scholars will present this three-part lecture series on Fridays, March 29 (10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.), April 5 (9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) and April 12 (10 a.m. – 12:30 1p.m.) in Krasnoff Theater. Fee: $40 per lecture; $110 for the series. Conversations with Former Congressman Steve Israel The United States is experiencing one of the most volatile and complex political environments in history. Congressman Israel will provide an inside look at how Washington really works, drawing on 16 years of experience in Congress. The lectures will be held Tuesdays, March 19 (Inside Congress), April 23 (Global Challenges), and May 14 (Common Ground) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Krasnoff Theater. Fee: $45 per lecture; 2$125 for the series. Jill Greenberg Attention All Passengers: The Airlines’ Dangerous Descent—and How to Reclaim Our Skies Consumer Reports aviation journalist William J. McGee will present a shocking exposé on the state of the “friendly skies” and how cost-cutting is negatively affecting our safety, our security, our health, and our comfort. This book takes you inside the industry with everyone from Captain “Sully” Sullenberger to Ralph Nader. 3Monday, April 29, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Lorber Hall. 1 session. Fee: $30 An Agatha Christie Festival…Grand Works by Geraldine Brooks Dame of “Who Dun It?” The body of work created by The Agatha Christie is best known for her New York Times best-selling novelist detective novels, short story collections, Geraldine Brooks is rich and varied. plays and famous detective sleuths Hercule We will discuss three of her books and Poirot and Miss Marple. Recent revivals on consider their place in her life’s work. stage and in films of Christie’s novels attest to Explore Year of Wonders: A Novel of 4her popularity. We will view three of her well 5the Plague, People of the Book and known works: Ten Little Indians, Evil Under Caleb’s Crossing. 10:30 a.m. to 12 the Sun, Witness for the Prosecution. 1 to noon, March 29 – April 12, 3 sessions, 3:30 p.m., May 1-15; 3 sessions. Fee: $90 Fee: $90

LIU School of Professional Studies | Online Registration: webapps.liu.edu/HuttonHouse 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548 | 516.299.2580 | [email protected] Our Heritage: Land of the Great Gatsby

The land that encompasses the 322-acre LIU Post campus depicts the beauty and historical significance of Long Island’s North Shore. The university owns and preserves many former Gold Coast estates, including the former properties of Marjorie Merriweather Post (heiress to the Post Cereal Company), E.F. Hutton (Wall Street broker), Adelaide Riggs (proprietor of Hillwood Kennels), S. Osgood Pell (NYC and Florida realtor), J. Randolph Robinson (Hardison, Walker & Co., brick manufacturing), Henry Wheeler Lowe (Higgins & Johnson, insurance), and Philip Grossler (president, Columbia Gas & Electric Co.). We are proud to offer the Hutton House Lecture series in Lorber The former estate home (1911) of J. Randolph Robinson, Philip Grossler and Hall, one of the grandest Georgian mansions on the North E.F. Hutton serves as the LIU Post Fine Arts Center. Shore. We are hosting a series of lectures this spring that pay tribute to the Gold Coast of Long Island. An Inside Look at Greentree: The John Hay Whitney Estate in Manhasset Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall Wednesday, May 22, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Lorber Hall, Friday, May 3, 1 to 2:30 pm, Lorber Hall, 1 session. Fee: $30 1 session. Fee: $30 Long Island A Go-Go: 1964-1967 Legendary Women of Long Island Tuesday, May 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Lorber Hall, 1 session. Friday, May 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Lorber Hall, 1 session. Fee: $30 Fee: $30

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