Passage Community Fall Shower
8:30-9:30

A truck will be parked in front of the Gale Mansion to receive your donations.

Justice: The Justice Cascade: How Human Rights Prosecutions are Changing World Politics
9:30-10:30
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Kathryn Sikkink, Regents Professor and McKnight Presidential Chair in Political Science, University of Minnesota

Dr. Sikkink will explore the emerging worldwide trend to hold former state officials criminally accountable for past human rights violations. These human rights prosecutions are happening at the domestic and international level. She will discuss her new research on the effectiveness of such prosecutions in improving in human rights practices around the world. -Linda Rebane

The Arts: Happy 50th Birthday, Guthrie Theater!
10:45-11:45
Presidents’ Hall

Speakers: Polly Grose, Board Member, Guthrie Theater
Carla Steen, Dramaturg
dj gramann II, Draper/Tailor

Happy 50th Birthday, Guthrie Theater! Since May 7, 1963, when the Guthrie Theater first opened, it has been a shining star in the theatrical sky. Our speakers, who will share some of their reflections, embody many of the reasons why the Guthrie has reached this milestone. -Anita Makar

Announcements
11:45-12:00

Luncheon
12:00 – 1:15

Luncheon Hostess: Georgia Wiebe
Guest Hostess: Aleda Muller

• Headlines/Viewpoints – Fellowships Room
• House Management – Association Room
• Nominating Committee – Porch
• Technology – Minneapolis Room

Public Policy: The Impact of Minnesota and United States Supreme Court Decisions
1:15-2:15
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Justice Paul H. Anderson, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1974-2013

Our speaker’s 19 years as a member of Minnesota’s Supreme Court placed him in a central role, forming opinions that often gained national attention. Newly retired, Justice Anderson will talk about these Minnesota decisions as well as some made by the United States Supreme Court. -Geri Burns