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Richard Farmer to Speak at the Red Barn at Mitchell College on Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Free and open to the public
Richard Farmer joins Mitchell College for “Charting Your Life’s Course: Where You Start Doesn’t Have to Determine Where You Finish: Lessons Learned as a Sailor and a Lawyer” on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Barn at Mitchell College, 629-A Montauk Ave. New London, CT 06320.
Rick Farmer is a recently retired, New York based international energy and infrastructure lawyer. His practice focused on energy infrastructure development, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and privatizations. Mr. Farmer also was an avid sailor, having represented the United States in six international competitions. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the New England Science and Sailing Foundation, is on its Executive Committee, and Chairs its Safety and Security Committee, as well as serving as Chair of the Long Range Planning Committee and on the Board of Governors of the Wadawanuck Club in Stonington, CT, where he resides with his wife Vivie von Walstrom. Mr. Farmer holds a B.A., summa cum laude, from Lehigh University; an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics; and J.D., cum laude, from The George Washington University Law School.
Mr. Farmer will discuss how, through success in competitive sailing, he overcame childhood challenges, including anger, disciplinary issues in school, an indifference toward learning, and a lack of self-esteem, to become a world class sailor and lawyer. Using specific, and sometimes terrifying, examples from his sailing and legal careers, he will share many of life’s important and practical lessons that he has learned while charting a most unique and challenging course through life. Mr. Farmer has recognized that life is a marathon and not a sprint: Where you start the race need not determine where you end it.
The Leske Family Speakers Series at Mitchell College is made possible through a generous donation by the family of Wyatt Leske, class of 2012 and Lucy Leske, Trustee. For more information, visit Mitchell.edu/speakers-series.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with children’s games, crafts, and story times! Enjoy performances by the Community Dance Ensemble and a reading and book signing with well-known local author Tish Rabe, best-selling author of “The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library.” Presented by the Mitchell College Education Department and Early Childhood Education Club, the event is open to the public and free with a donation of one new children’s book or $5 per family. The event will be held at Clarke and Weller Centers on the Mitchell College Campus (437 Pequot Ave. New London, CT 06320), and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, please contact catinthehatball@mitchell.edu or 860-701-5015. Snow date is February 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Mitchell College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)will host a broadcast of Dr. Shefali Tsabary on Tuesday, February 26 at 6:45pm in the Weller Center. The broadcast will begin at 7pm. This event is open to all students!
Please contact the Mitchell NSLS eBoard at nsls@mitchell.edu with any questions.
About the Speaker
Born in India, Dr. Shefali Tsabary is a world-renowned clinical psychologist and best selling-author. Oprah has endorsed her work as revolutionary and life-changing. Her ground-breaking approach to mindful living and parenting has taken her books to the top of the NY Times best-sellers list. Her blend of clinical psychology and eastern mindfulness sets her apart as a leader in the field of mindfulness psychology.
Dr. Shefali presents at conferences and workshops around the world including: Wisdom 2.0, TEDx, Kellogg Business School, The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, and many more.