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The Daily OrangeMoyer interview to shed light on value of inquiry
By Erin Hendricks
Posted: 3/21/05, 11:53 PM EST Section: Pulp
Eileen Strempel, another committee member and assistant to the dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, remembers being mystified by Moyers' ideas when she saw him on television during her college years.
"I saw him speak on PBS to answer questions about God, creation and myths," Strempel said. "He talked about the ways culture held the same stories ... I was stunned by the beauty and ambiguity of his responses."
In addition to challenging the assumptions of difficult topics, Moyers has displayed an ability to hold American citizens to higher expectations of patriotism.
"He has a wonderful, positive belief in Americans, and a good deal of faith in the general citizenry of the country," Gray said. "He doesn't seem to have disillusionment with things, or get into negativisms you see in the media."
In its five years of existence, the lectures committee has worked to bring a wide range of public figures that exhibit two common unifying factors: the abilities to effectively communicate and present a powerful message. Most of the members believe that Moyer will achieve these goals by teaching community members the power of inquiry.
"The most important thing he could teach is the ability to ask questions, for they go always to the heart of the matter," Strempel said. She believes that Moyers will teach how people can be inspired to ask more critical questions, to find good solutions to those questions and to understand that there may be either no answer or many answers.
His depth of knowledge into global issues and ability to provoke global thinking, Strempel added, will make tomorrow's activities "a night to remember."
As coordinator of the lecture, Gray hopes the news aficionado will send a powerful message to aspiring journalists, one that teaches them the importance of objectivity and fairness in media.
"Like other speakers, he has incredible thoughts to share," Gray said. "To have the honesty to be respected for what you did - that's an important message."
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: The University Lectures. "An Interview with Bill Moyers."
WHERE: Hendricks Chapel
WHEN: Tonight, 7:30 p.m.
COST: Free
"I saw him speak on PBS to answer questions about God, creation and myths," Strempel said. "He talked about the ways culture held the same stories ... I was stunned by the beauty and ambiguity of his responses."
In addition to challenging the assumptions of difficult topics, Moyers has displayed an ability to hold American citizens to higher expectations of patriotism.
"He has a wonderful, positive belief in Americans, and a good deal of faith in the general citizenry of the country," Gray said. "He doesn't seem to have disillusionment with things, or get into negativisms you see in the media."
In its five years of existence, the lectures committee has worked to bring a wide range of public figures that exhibit two common unifying factors: the abilities to effectively communicate and present a powerful message. Most of the members believe that Moyer will achieve these goals by teaching community members the power of inquiry.
"The most important thing he could teach is the ability to ask questions, for they go always to the heart of the matter," Strempel said. She believes that Moyers will teach how people can be inspired to ask more critical questions, to find good solutions to those questions and to understand that there may be either no answer or many answers.
His depth of knowledge into global issues and ability to provoke global thinking, Strempel added, will make tomorrow's activities "a night to remember."
As coordinator of the lecture, Gray hopes the news aficionado will send a powerful message to aspiring journalists, one that teaches them the importance of objectivity and fairness in media.
"Like other speakers, he has incredible thoughts to share," Gray said. "To have the honesty to be respected for what you did - that's an important message."
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: The University Lectures. "An Interview with Bill Moyers."
WHERE: Hendricks Chapel
WHEN: Tonight, 7:30 p.m.
COST: Free
