What People are Saying about Public Square:

I really enjoyed this talk, especially regarding how the term “wilderness” involves many images.  He was excellent at bringing out the beliefs of the audience. It was very professional.

Audience Member, Kimball Art Center, Park City
On Hal Crimmel’s “Understanding Utah’s Lands Through Books”

Larry invited the children to voice their opinion and encouraged their thinking and participation.  It was hard for him to stay on the topic because the children were intrigued by other issues in his stories, like hunting practices, etc.  His story telling style provoked curiosity and learning.”

Marisha Pohner, Indian Hills Elementary School, Salt Lake City
On Larry Cesspooch’s  “Utah History Through Native Eyes”

It was good to have an opportunity to discuss nuclear weapons issues from a new perspective.  Great thought-provoking discussion.

Audience Member, Parklane Senior Apartments, Salt Lake City
On George Cheney’s “Thinking About the Unthinkable And Talking About the Tough Stuff”

I have a renewed respect for the perseverance of the Jewish people.  Their impact on Utah history is quite profound.  Thanks!

Renee Hunter, Sons of Utah Pioneers, Salt Lake City
On Eileen Hallett Stone’s “Utah Faces of Judaism”

I feel less stress about the issue of immigration. My knowledge has increased to the point I feel encouraged to get involved in my community.

Audience Member, Hispanos Unidos, St. George
On Tony Yapias’s “Conversation on Immigration”

Dani Eyer was respectful and open to discussion—pro & con—regarding Constitutional rights. She was great at making our group  think about our constitutional rights.

Audience Member, Salt Lake County Complex, Salt Lake City
On Dani Eyer's “Civil Rights and Constitutional Law”

Stephen Trimble is a voice that seems to follow closely in the path of Stegner.  Since Wally won’t be back, it’s great to meet and listen to Mr. Trimble.  I greatly appreciate the opportunity to have a program of this quality appear in my town.  Thank you Mr. Trimble, the Utah Humanities Council, the U of U, and of course, Wally.

Allen Gilberg, Kanab Library
On Stephen Trimble’s  “Wallace Stegner at 100”

This talk made me think about what is going on in our country and how each of us is involved.

Loraine Stuecken, Moab Information Center
On Robert Adler’s “Lifeline of the West”

This program makes me want to record my mother’s life and my own!

Drucilla Palmer, Rocky Mountain Care Foundation, Price
On Meg Brady’s “Your Story”

What is the value of this program?  It gave me respect for women, appreciation of diversity, and a love of one’s heritage.

Audience Member, Washington County Library, St. George
On Judy Busk’s “The Sum of our Past.”

The speaker had a deep knowledge of the issues and brought awareness of a new idea—ecotheology—to our campus.

Program Coordinator, Weber State University Environmental Issues Committee, Ogden
On George Handley’s “Religion and the Environment”

The speaker talked about very traditional Dine (Navajo) knowledge; hearing her mention her upbringing as a way of living and gaining knowledge made me realize Dine culture is fascinating.

Audience Member, Hutchings Museum of Natural History, Lehi
On Lucille Hunt’s “The Changing Navajo”

Jeff introduced new ways of engaging as an individual and as a community in the political process.  He emphasized philosophical and ethical issues that relate to our involvement as citizens in our democracy.  All in all, a very satisfying presentation.

Maya Buethner, Z Arts, Springdale
On Jeffrey Nielsen’s “ Democracy House”

I loved this presentation.  Keep Dr. Ritchie talking and communicating with the Middle East dignitaries.

Carla Parks, Senior Center, Sandy
On Bonner Ritchie’s “Past, Present, and Future of the Middle East”

Wonderful!

Audience Member, Wellington Senior Residence, Salt Lake City
On Susan Sample’s “Between Us:  Reading the Experience of Illness”

Everyone with old treasures should hear this!

Audience Member, Columbus Senior Center, Salt Lake City
On Randy Silverman’s “What’s In Your Attic?”

As we go forward with building projects I am involved in, I have an increased understanding of the issues (and the sides) of whether to build or restore or to tear down.

Ron Draper, Delta City Library, Delta
On Diana Major Spencer’s “Trash or Treasure?”

I want to reread my Stegner books!

Audience Member, Escalante Canyons Group for Arts & Humanities. Escalante
On Robert Steensma’s “Wallace Stegner’s Utah”