2008
Police Honor Awards Ceremony
On February 29,
2008, the Phoenix Police Department held their most prestigious
ceremony of the year which honored officers and citizens who performed
exemplary service. Nearly 200 people were recognized for outstanding
police work, lifesaving, merit, valor and much more. Sadly, this
year’s ceremony also includes the department’s highest award, the
Medal of Honor, for line-of-duty deaths and was presented to the
widows of Officers George Cortez, Jr. and Nick Erfle. Watch Phoenix
11 to see all the amazing stories of risk, service and sacrifice.
2008
International Women's Day Celebration
Life coach, columnist and author, Martha Beck, speaks about
the power of peace, how to be happy and following your own North
Star.
Arizona
Prepares: Flu Pandemic Conference
Federal, state and local officials present practical information
on preparing, preventing and treating a flu pandemic. Tune in to
see how this info applies to helping your business, community and
family.
Care
for Caregivers Workshop
Millions of Baby Boomers are taking on
or preparing for a new role as "caregiver" to an aging family member
or friend. Tune in and hear from experts as they answer questions and provide
advisement about available resources and ways to cope.
Cesar
Chavez Celebration: "Power of Civic Engagement"
This
fifth annual tribute to Phoenix-born, Cesar Chavez, an advocate for nonviolent
social change and civil rights activist, features Chavez's son, Paul Chavez
and a taped message from Senator John McCain, as well as Governor
Janet Napolitano and Mayor Phil Gordon.
Continuous
Learning Institute Annual Meeting
The Mayor joins city works and Brian Kearney, President & Ceo
of the Downtown Phoenix Partnership to talk about the future of
downtown development.
Enough
is Enough! Child Drowning Prevention
It's known
as a silent death when a child drowns. In this special television
production, Marisa Maggio-Harelson and Fire Department Assistant
Chief Bob Khan inform viewers how dangerous it is when unsupervised
children are near water.
Health
Workshop - "DocSpeak"
Phoenix Public Libraries team up with St. Joseph's Hospital
to present a series of "Health for a Lifetime" workshops
free to the public. The first session for 2006 features Dr.
Charles Daschbach, director of the hospital's Academic Affairs
office, in "DocSpeak: How to Talk with Your Doctor."
Health
Workshop: Southwest Cooking
In this next show in the "Health
for a Lifetime" lecture series, chef and author Barbara Fenzl demonstrates
healthy and delicious cooking at Desert Broom, the city's newest library.
Jerome
Bettis on Asthma
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis
recently was a speaker at a special city/state health forum, where he discussed
his experience with childhood asthma. Tune in and find out how he supports asthma
education and research.
Marshall
Trimble at the Phoenix Museum of History
One of Arizona's most well-known historians is featured in this
edition of the Phoenix Museum of History's lecture series. In addition
to being a historian, Mr. Trimble is also a storyteller,
balladeer and author
Phoenix
Forum Event
Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers was the
keynote speaker at this recent event, presented by the Greater Phoenix
Chamber of Commerce and taped at the Biltmore Hotel.
Race
Relations Forum: Healing Racism
Arizona State University History
Professor Matthew C. Whitaker, Ph.D, recently led a forum at Phoenix College
entitled "Healing Racism." This is the first in a series of four forums
on race relations that will be hosted by the Phoenix Human Relations Commission
this year and into 2006.
Race
Relations Forum: Changing Demographics
This second show in a series
of community conversations on race relations brings together panelists from diverse
backgrounds for a dynamic discussion on the subject. The program was presented
by Arizona State University, the Phoenix Human Relations Commission,
Phoenix College and the Maricopa County Community College District.
Race
Relations Forum: Challenge and Opportunity
In
this third show in a series of community conversations on race relations, a
panel of people from different cultural backgrounds share their thoughts about
the challenges of living in two worlds -- the expectations, assumptions, contradictions
and confusions. The
program was presented by Arizona State University, the Phoenix Human
Relations Commission, Phoenix College and the Maricopa County Community
College District.
Race
Relations Forum: Keeping it Real
Tune in and hear a panel of
people from different cultural backgrounds share their thoughts about the challenges
of speaking up about issues of race and injustice without losing credibility,
and to assess the costs associated with conforming and/or not conforming to the
dominant culture. This free forum is the final in a series of four conversations
on race relations that are hosted by the Phoenix Human Relations Commission.
Tribal
Outreach: Clear Path and Daring Adventures Program
Meet three
Native Americans who have chosen a life changing opportunity through this Phoenix
city program. Tribal Outreach, an expansion to Clear Path, aims to attract more
Native American participants through staff with various tribal affiliations specifically
hired to provide cultural sensitivity.
Understanding
Alzheimer's Disease, Part I
This first segment
in a two-part lecture series on Alzheimer's discusses how to help
better understand the disease, the coping and the caregiving. Dr.
Stephen Flitman, an Alzheimer's specialist, talks about cutting
edge medications and the signs for which to look.