b'HHHHHThe 6 Most & Least Successful Commanders in ChiefBy Dr. Greg FerroOctober 21, 10 a.m.3 p.m., noon lunch break (Bradford Movie Theater)Like it or not, our nations commander in chief has final responsibility for actions taken by the U.S. Military. So, what has distinguished the most successful presidents as commandersMcKinley, Wilson, FDR, Truman and Eisenhowerfrom the less successful set of Madison, McKinley, Wilson, JFK and Nixon? Was it solely the strength of their opponents and theirability to limit losses? Well explore these and related questions in examining the criteria used to judge the military prowess of our presidentproviding perspective on our current scenario.Les Misrables: Masterpiece of Brawn & RaptureBy Karl MiddlemanOctober 24, 2 p.m. (Bradford Movie Theater)Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Mis tells an enthralling story of sacrifice andredemption. 130 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages have seen the show. Well peek behindthe curtain of the worlds most popular musical. In the process, well examine French realism in painting andliterature as well as sample selections from the film with its unforgettable portrayals by Jackman, Crowe andHathaway. Experience the power of the revolution. As both a conductor and educator, Karl Middleman is amaestro at mixing scholarship and showmanship. He teaches at Temple and at the Chautauqua Institute.33'