"Breakthroughs That Shaped Modern Medicine" This talk explores key developments in infectious disease, neurology, genetics, surgery, emergency care, and modern therapeutics. Its central theme is simple: progress in medicine often comes from careful observation, the courage to challenge established ideas, and stronger evidence. Through these examples, we will see not only how treatments changed, but...
UU History, Part 3: UU Coming to Fairhope, AL Mary Anderson and Virginia McClintock will present this special 3-part series on UU History. In the Utopian community of Fairhope, Alabama, a bunch of free thinkers came together and gradually formed the Fairhope Unitarian (Universalist) Fellowship now growing and thriving! Mary Anderson moved to Daphne, Alabama...
This talk explores the growing sustainability movement to convert lawns to native plants and pollinator-friendly landscapes with a wilder, more naturalistic design focus. The speaker will discuss the history of lawns and turf grasses, as well as the types of native plants best suited for pollinators in our area. This talk will also cover the...
UU History, Part 4: Into the Future—What UU Means to Me This interactive program will invite us to reflect on what Unitarian Universalism means in our own lives and to share those reflections with one another. Seating will be arranged in circles to encourage conversation and connection. Through personal reflection and small-group discussion, we hope...
Speaker: Beverly Cooper Grassroots advocacy was used to gain power for our community yesterday and it is still the energizing force that will sustain us today. Beverly Cooper, co-founder of STAND-UP MOBILE a community engagement organization dedicated to bringing the voice of the Black community to community needs and issues at all levels. Beverly is...
Speaker: Mike Turner In observance of Labor Day, Fairhope poet/songwriter Mike Turner shares a selection of poems and songs that celebrate the American Worker. Mike Turner was named 2017 Male Gospel Entertainer of the Year by the North America Country Music Associations International; featured performing his original songs about life on the Gulf Coast at...
In 1865, approximately 70 percent of the iron used by the Confederacy was produced in Alabama. Mr. Czekanski will explore the rise of the iron industry in Alabama, the current historic sites associated with production, and the efforts of the Union Army to stem the flow of iron to the Confederacy. Retired museum curator Tom...
Islam spread through a combination of faith, personal examples. Boubacar Maiga is a manufacturing and operations leader with a passion for operational excellence, Lean transformation, and developing high performing teams. With extensive experience in aerospace, automotive and industrial manufacturing, he focuses on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement....
Elaine Snyder-Conn We live by the grace of water, yet rarely consider what is happening to water resources around the world. Elaine will address the many challenges we face, including overabundance, scarcity, and pollution. Elaine holds a PhD in biology with an emphasis in aquatic sciences. She has served as a visiting assistant professor at...
Edith Langford, PhD Today's America has changed the profile of those struggling with addiction. Are they still considered worthy of dignity? Edith Langford is a psychotherapist and ethnographic researcher licensed in New York and Alabama. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in Research, Statistics, and Evaluation. One of her specialities is addiction....
Bernadette Allen Alabama Arise uses three interconnected approaches to advance public policies; policy analysis, statewide organizing, and citizen advocacy. Through Arise, groups and individuals join together to promote public policies to improve the lives of Alabamians who are marginalized by poverty. Their membership includes faith-based, community, nonprofit and civic groups, grassroots leaders and individuals from...
Speaker: Dr. Freya Sonenstein The League of Women Voters has worked to empower voters and defend democracy in Baldwin County for more than a century. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization founded after women got the right to vote. Its mission is to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone...
