“Energy–Running on Empty?” featured Roger Liddell and Jim Motavalli on issues pertaining to the effective use of energy resources in the Walker Auditorium at The Hotchkiss School on Friday, December 2, 2005 and February 12, 2006.

"Can Democracy Survive the Media?" was led by veteran journalist and author Sander Vanocur, in a packed Chapel at Salisbury School on Friday, November 4 , 2005. Mr. Vanocur’s background includes more than 40 years’ experience in print, radio, and television. Discussion continued over refreshments in the Centennial Building afterwards.