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Seattle Lunch Event Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:00 - 1:30 pm Seattle Pacific University - Gwinn Commons   "Eternal Enemies! Why Business and Government Are Not, and How They Can Partner" In a North American context, government and business are often adversaries. Government does not always trust business to self-monitor its practices, and business people often view the public sector as overstepping their boundaries and working against their economic goals. Yet, business, like other institutions, is designed to operate in concert with other cultural groups, such as families, churches, non-profits, universities and governments. What if business and government could function in greater harmony and with greater trust, finding shared values and working in ways that allow for greater numbers of employees, customers and citizens to prosper?

Gideon Strauss, Senior Fellow
The Center for Public Justice

Speaker Bio: From South Africa, Dr. Strauss received his Ph.D. from the then University of the Orange Free State (Bloemfontein). He was an advisor to the South African constitutional assembly on the language clauses in the founding provisions and bill of rights included in the 1996 Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Prior to his appointment at CPJ, Dr. Strauss worked at the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC). While at CLAS, he developed a comprehensive education program for CLAC staff. Strauss has also served as a Senior Fellow at the think tank, Cardus, and as the editor of the journal, Comment. Currently, Dr. Strauss is working on a book tentatively titled, Wonder, Heartbreak, and Hope, on rereading the Psalms in devotional preparation for social action. He and his wife, Angela, have two daughters, Tala and Hannah.

Location: Seattle Pacific University, Gwinn Commons, 3310 Sixth Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119
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Registration fees: $25 lunch registration: $12 full-time student registration
On-line registration closes Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Walk-in registration is available the day of the event.

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