Weekly Program for December 15, 2025 | William Shakespeare – The Time & Life of the World’s Greatest Writer
Thank you to Honorary Member Bob Kuck for this week's submission. This program celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death on April 23rd 2016. In collaboration with Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust, we unlock some of the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s life and [...]
Toxic Polarization and Conflict Resolution
Pathways Rotary Club's December 2025 Zoom Meeting: Speaker Past District Governor Jim Roxlo of Rotary District 6780, serving Rotary clubs in Eastern Tennessee, discusses understanding what drives us apart to bring us together and how these principles can be applied [...]
Why Social health is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Weekly Program for November 30, 2025
Not everyone we encounter experiences joy during the holiday season. This week's submission by member Steve Miller focuses on social health. And you know what's good for our social health and fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion? That's right [...]
Work Is Broken. Gen Z Can Help Fix It | Weekly Program for November 23, 2025
Thanks to Rotarian Rene Grunwald for this week's submission: Would you rather stay in your current job until you retire, or change jobs every year? Researcher Amanda Schneider says Gen Z's answer to this question says a lot about the [...]
Why You Should Be a Climate Activist | Weekly Program for November 16, 2025
This week's program comes from member William Lee in Taiwan. "I dream of a world where geography classes teach about the climate crisis as this one great challenge that was won by people like you and me," says climate activist [...]
Tyler Stokesbary on TRF
Tyler Stokesbary, Major Gifts Officer at Rotary International (Evanston headquarters). Tyler will share how The Rotary Foundation turns our gifts into real impact—and how clubs like Pathways “do good in the world.” https://youtu.be/yM4kNzzuqCk
How We Can Help Young People Build a Better Future | Weekly Program for November 2, 2025
A massive generation of young people is about to inherit the world, and it's the duty of everyone to give them a fighting chance for their futures, says UNICEF executive director Henrietta Fore. In this forward-looking talk, she explores the [...]
To Solve the World’s Biggest Problems, Invest in Women and Girls | Weekly Program for October 26, 2025
As CEO of the Global Fund for Women, Musimbi Kanyoro works to support women and their ideas so they can expand and grow. She introduces us to the Maragoli concept of "isirika" -- a pragmatic way of life that embraces [...]
Find Meaning and Happiness through Volunteering | Weekly Program for October 19, 2025
This week's program is suggested by Pathways Rotarian Praveen Malhotra. George Tavola has worked with volunteers around the world for over 20 years. In his TEDx talk, George reveals how volunteering can give your life meaning and purpose, open up [...]
Governor Pam Brumbaugh Club Visit
Rotary District 6600 Governor Pam Brumbaugh visits the Pathways Rotary Club. https://youtu.be/O8ZMrn4jpuA
How to Spot Fake AI Photos | Weekly Program for October 5, 2026
Thank you to Gary Aufdenkampe for this week's program! How do you know if that shocking photo in your feed is real, or just another AI fake? Digital forensics expert Hany Farid explains how he helps journalists, courts and governments [...]
How Art Transforms Brokenness into Beauty | Weekly Program for September 28, 2025
Lily Yeh calls herself a barefoot artist: she travels the world with a suitcase full of art supplies, working with whoever wants to join her. In an inspiring talk, she shares the fruits of her collaborative art projects that bring [...]
