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White House, are among the nota- the central issues of our time Dava Newman, Deputy Direc- ble speakers. Kimbal Musk, owner with outstanding speakers tor of NASA, is scheduled as the of Colorado’s The Kitchen restau- from around the world.” 11:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker on rants, will participate as will CU This year’s con- Monday, April 10 in CU’s Macky Boulder alum Vicki Huddleston, ference, “Be Auditorium. Her topic is “Hu- retired ambassador to Mail and Worldly,” manity’s Exploration: From Earth Madagascar. to Mars and Beyond.” Once again, this conference is Throughout the week, Plena- free and open to the public. For ry Sessions are scheduled along those unable to attend, a large ma- with Roundtable ones where the jority of the panels and presenta- moderators facility a discus- tions will be live-streamed at colo- sion with the panelists. These, rado.edu/cwa. in addition to CWA@Night More information can be found (programs beginning at 5 p.m. at http://Colorado.edu/cwa. to accommodate students and Senior Day At The Capitol Was a Great Success! By: Harvey McWhorter ray of Colorado politicians spoke Senior Day at the Capitol put on to and with the by the Colorado Senior Lobby this overflow crowd in year was an overwhelming suc- telling them what cess! It was a packed house with they are trying to Seniors, Sponsors, and young stu- do and accom- dents from Metro State University plish in helping interacting, interviewing and pro- preserve and in- viding technical streaming services vest in the people of the event to reach people across who sacrificed to the Country. make America Governor Hickenlopper, Lieu- great for the last thing our politicians must put on tenant Governor Lynne and ar- 80 plus years of sacrifice and work. for Servicios de La Raza for the their radar because there is a social The Lobby recognized people past 14 years. As the coordinator, breakdown that has profound neg- for their tireless efforts in working Juanita, through culturally respon- ative effects on our Nation. with and for seniors to continue to sive practices, serves the Latino Mary Catherine Rabbitt, Esq. INSIDE be an asset to the Country. Senior Community in many criti- Retired. 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