Westminster Town Hall Forum

Rollo May is a psychoanalyst, a leader in the existential school of psychoanalysis, and the author of Love and Will, The Courage to Create, and The Meaning of Anxiety , among others. Born in Ohio, he was educated at Oberlin College, Union Theological Seminary, and Columbia University.

Shirley Chisholm has made history throughout her long career of public service. She was elected to Congress in 1969, and for thirteen years, she served on key congressional committees as the first woman and first African American to hold those positions. In 1972, she was the first Black woman to seek the Presidential nomination. She is the author of two books, Unbought and Unbossed, her autobiography, and The Good Fight, the story of her presidential bid.

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Clive Barnes decided at the age of 14 to become a critic, and four years later, he chose dance as his specialty. In 1967, he replaced Walter Kerr as The New York Times' drama critic while continuing to cover the world of dance. He describes the role of the critic as a "stimulator of thought and opinion, a catalyst or bridge between the artist and the audience." In addition to his work as a critic, he is an author, lecturer, and professor of journalism and critical writing at New York University.

Christine Cassel joined Mount Sinai Medical Center in 1995 as Chairman of the Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development. Her previous position was Chief of General Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago where she earned a national reputation for her work in bringing together biomedical, ethical, and policy issues in general internal medicine and geriatrics. She is the author of several books, including A Practical Guide to Aging and Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions. She will explore the changing paradigms of aging, the state of medical care and the impact of future technology on the aging process, and the ability to maintain control of one's life.

Government and Politics

Anne Cohn is executive director of the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse. In this role, she oversees the organization's 50-state network of chapters, its nationwide public service media campaign, a national research center, and the organization's wide-ranging advocacy efforts. In the 1970s, she designed and directed the first national evaluation study of child abuse and neglect treatment programs.

Alberta Arthurs is an educator and noted writer on higher education, humanities, and women in society. She is the former president of Chatham College and is currently director for Arts and Humanities at The Rockefeller Foundation.

David Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times and a regular contributor to The NewsHour on PBS and All Things Considered on NPR. His columns and books, including Bobos in Paradise and The Social Animal, offer sharp insight into American culture, politics, and foreign affairs. He has served as senior editor at The Weekly Standard, as a contributing editor at Newsweek and the Atlantic Monthly, and as op-ed editor for The Wall Street Journal. In his forthcoming book, The Road to Character, he explores the importance of character development in building a meaningful life.