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Wit of comical lawyer entertains full house in this installment of Ford Hall Forum

Thalia Yunen November 13, 2013

A full house was drawn to the Ford Hall Forum, “Taking the Stand,” co-sponsored by Suffolk's Rappaport Center. The event was moderated by Harvey Silverglate, criminal defense, academic freedom,...

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Freedom of expression: to whom does it belong? Persecuted dissidents participate in Ford Hall Forum

Thalia Yunen October 30, 2013

The First Amendment of the American Constitution states that there can be no law made against exercising freedom of speech, religion, and the press. The amendment also protects the right to peacefully...

Ford Hall Forum proves mild for debaters, spicy for attendees

Melissa Hanson October 16, 2013

The Modern Theatre was replete with guests during last week’s Ford Hall Forum on money and power, a debate that heated up when views on government spending and morality clashed. The Thursday debate,...

Right to left: Mary Anne Marsh, John Nucci, Mary Jo Meisner, Joan Vennochi, Larry DiCara
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Ford Hall Forum analyzes Menino legacy, what will come next

Thalia Yunen October 2, 2013

As the Menino era comes to a close, Suffolk’s C. Walsh Theatre hosted a Ford Hall Forum, “The Menino Legacy.” The Sept. 26 debate moderated by Mary Jo Meisner, the vice president of the Boston...

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Barney Frank receives award from Ford Hall Forum

Ally Thibault June 6, 2013

“The Ford Hall Forum values the First Amendment,” the organization’s executive director Jennifer Bonardi said, “That’s why we let everyone who attends the forum ask unscreened questions.” The...

Concussion Discussion: Brain Injuries in Sports Take Center Stage in Latest Ford Hall Forum

Alex Hall October 3, 2012

The latest edition of the Ford Hall Forum featured a former MLS player, legendary Boston sportscaster, and a former WWE wrestler to talk what they know best: sports. It wasn’t the typical sports discussion...

Free lectures open to University and public

Free lectures open to University and public

September 28, 2011

Michelle Lim Journal Contributor Over a century ago, at the corner of Ashburton Place and Bowdoin Street, George Coleman had a vision to open lectures in Ford Hall to the public. The advent of the...

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