The second edition of The McCenter Top 10!
Every new semester presents us with new speakers, new topics, and new seminars and lectures on interesting subjects and ideas. It's always good to keep our events interesting and unique, though. Because of that, the second Top 10 is a list of possible ideas for event in the Spring.
Every new semester presents us with new speakers, new topics, and new seminars and lectures on interesting subjects and ideas. It's always good to keep our events interesting and unique, though. Because of that, the second Top 10 is a list of possible ideas for event in the Spring.
10. Speeches - Public speaking is something we should all just get used to. I think a seminar on public speaking and speech making/writing would be very beneficial to all of us.
9. Local Leaders - Governor Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Abramson. The pair is officially inaugurated tomorrow. Once they get their footing (well, Beshear already has his, I guess), let's see if we can get them in for a discussion about state affairs. This could be an amazing seminar.
8. "Good" Reading vs. "Bad" Reading - Another topic that has been addressed at a great number of our events. Is some reading more intrinsically valuable than other reading?
7. Economics - I've suggested this topic since I've been here. This is personally one of my weaker subjects, and I would jump at the opportunity to learn more about economics. Plus, it wouldn't hurt anyone to have a stronger grasp on our economic system.
6. Republican Primary - It's not every year we get the opportunity to discuss politics at the McConnell Center. Okay, that's a lie. But being in the middle of a primary cycle for the Republican Presidential Nomination gives us a unique time to discuss politics of the day. This primary is very important, because it determines which Republican gets to lose to Obama in November. This topic has a lot of potential - perhaps another Jennings vs. Gabbert event?
5. Etiquette and Dress - This is an important subject not only for our time here at the McConnell Center, but for the rest of our lives in leadership. Etiquette and proper dress are key to our futures, and learning them early in our college careers would be very, very beneficial. I know that we always have a short presentation from Malana at our retreats, but a more in-depth lesson would be a great opportunity.
4. 24-Hour News Cycle - This is a topic that comes up at the vast majority of our seminars, but one that has never had its own seminar. Based on the discussions I've seen at countless other events, the conversation at this event would be stimulating and very interesting. I would love to have the opportunity to be a part of this.
3. Grad School - I know that many, myself included, are not altogether familiar with everything that Graduate School has to offer. A seminar on graduate studies would be very beneficial, especially to those of us deciding on our future plans.
2. Being a Gentleman - In no way am I implying that we are in vast need of this seminar. However, I fel it would be a very interesting conversation to have. What IS "being a gentleman?" Are there certain guidelines? How has the definition changed over time? Of course, this seminar would be led, in part, by our resident southern gentleman, Ben Whitlock.
1. Barack Obama - Lofty goal? Yea, probably. But for God's sake, let's get Barry in here as a major speaker!
If you like these, go tell Dr. Gregg. Maybe he'll make one of these an event. Who knows?
Max Morley