From jlion at haverford.edu Tue Sep 11 09:52:38 2007 From: jlion at haverford.edu (Janice Lion) Date: Wed Sep 12 09:52:03 2007 Subject: [Global_citizen_weekly] Global Citizen E-letter, #1 Message-ID: <3643.165.82.4.244.1189518758.squirrel@165.82.4.244> Greetings from the CPGC! Welcome to a new year filled with exciting programming and new possibilities! We are glad to have you back and pleased to share our first edition of the Global Citizen E-letter, below. We'll be in touch every week with new events and opportunities related to the CPGC mission to support the creation of a more just and peaceful world through research, education, and action. Please feel free to email us to include items in the newsletter (for now, please send items to jlion@haverford.edu). We hope you'll stop by soon to say hello and that you?ll enjoy our new self-serve fair-trade coffee, decaf and tea, now available from 9am onward every week day. The Caf??s operating hours continue to be 3-5pm for your fancy drinks and goodies. Peace from the staff of CPGC, Donna, Alison, Janice, Marlene, Paul and Parker * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In this Issue: I. CPGC Programs and Deadlines (DL) ?Info Session (9/17/07) ?Service Learning Fund (DL: 9/23/07) ?Student Research Fund (DL: 9/23/07) ?Off-Campus Conference & Workshops Fund (DL: 9/23/07) ?Campus Events Fund (DL: 9/23/07) II. Haverford Happenings ?Conversations du Jour begins! (9/14/07) ?Thinking Inside the Box (9/20/08) III. Philadelphia-Area Events ?Beyond Prison: A New Justice Paradigm (9/15/07) ?Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good (9/18/07) ?Ending Poverty in South Asia Lecture (10/3/07) ?Arts Criminal Justice National Conference (10/3-6/07) IV. National & International Opportunities ?AACU Conference in Denver (10/18-20/07) ?PA Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival (9/22-23/07) ?Amnesty International USA Conference (11/16-18/07) ?Unite for Sight (4/12-13/08) V. Peace & Global Citizenship Miscellany ?Mass March in Washington DC (9/15/07) ?Peace Primary! (through 10/31/07) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CPGC Programs and Funding Deadlines Please join CPGC for our first information session presented by the staff of CPGC on Monday, September 17 @ 6:00 p.m. in the CPGC Caf? (Stokes 104). You?ll learn how you can be a part of the work of CPGC, either by participating in our planned programming and/or by applying to one of our many funds for your project ideas. CPGC welcomes applications to our programming funds: ? Campus Events Fund: Through the Campus Events Fund the Center supports individuals, partnerships, or groups as they design, prepare for, and implement on-campus events. We support an array of projects brought to our attention by students, staff, and faculty. These events range from academic speakers to community activists, from arts performances to music workshops, from panel discussions to multi-day symposia, and from community forums to training workshops. Application Deadlines for Fall Semester 2007: September 23, October 7, November 4, and December 9 ? Conferences & Workshops Fund: Through the Conferences and Workshops Fund we support individuals and groups of students to travel domestically or internationally to attend a conference, workshop, or training that engages with issues to advance peace and social justice. Application Deadlines for Fall Semester 2007: September 23, October 7, November 4, and December 9 ? Service Learning Fund: Through the Service Learning Fund we support individual and group service projects occurring domestically and/or internationally that have a strong educational component. Application Deadlines for Fall Semester 2007: September 23 and November 11 ? Student Research Fund: The CPGC funds student research domestically or internationally that occurs over Fall, Winter, or Spring break, or that occurs throughout the semester or year. Strong preference is given to those applying for funds related to Senior Thesis research; however, if you have a need to pursue research which is related to another stream of your studies, you are welcome to present your ideas. Deadlines for Fall Semester 2007: September 23 and November 11. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * II. Haverford Happenings A. Conversations du Jour (formerly Talks du Jour) Friday, September 14, 12:30-1:30pm in the CPGC Cafe (Stokes 104) All faculty, staff, and students are invited by the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the Student Activities Office for weekly, informal conversations about current events and happenings on campus, in our region, and around the world. Tasty (and free!) lunch is provided. For our first discussion, we'll take on ?confrontation." You may know practicing confrontation is an important element of Haverford?s honor code. More generally, what does confrontation mean to you in your daily lives on and off campus? We?ll also use this first session to talk about upcoming sessions. This fall 2007, Conversations du Jour will be held in the CPGC Cafe, in Stokes 104 on the following Fridays: ?September 14, 21, 28 ?October 5, 26 ?November 2, 9, 16, 30 ?and December 7 Please join us! B. [Thinking Inside the Box] Thursday, September 20, 4:30 p.m. CPGC Caf?, Stokes 104 Wine and hors d'oeuvres served The Center for Peace and Global Citizenship is proud to announce the inaugural installment of a new speaker series extravaganza! Session Topic: CRISIS Participants: Steve Boughn, Astronomy Saleha Jilani, Economics Rob Manning, Mathematics Christina Zwarg, English Moderator: Jerry Miller, Philosophy Thinking Inside the Box is a semi-annual forum of interdisciplinary conversations among Haverford faculty intended to produce engaging and provocative intellectual exchange within the campus community. The event is free and open to the entire campus community. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * III. Philadelphia Area Events A. Beyond Prison: A New Justice Paradigm An afternoon conversation with Laura Magnani & Bonnie Kerness September 15, 2007, 1:30-5:00 p.m., The Barn at Pendle Hill Quaker Study Center 338 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA 19086 Free. No reservations required. What can we do about our failed prison system? What would a new healing justice paradigm look like? The US imprisons more than 2 million men, women, and children -- the largest percentage of its population of any nation on earth, yet recidivism rates show the prison system to be a practical, as well as a moral failure. Author Laura Magnani (Beyond Prisons: A New Interfaith Paradigm for our Failed Prison System) and Bonnie Kerness will facilitate a visioning of a new justice paradigm, a sharing of our successes and insights into the how we can move towards a paradigm based on healing justice and transformation. The workshop is geared for people with some familiarity with the prison system, including those who have been in prison or worked in prison or outside in re-entry programs. Bring your experiences and your imaginations. For More Info: (610) 566-4507 or (800) 742-3150 x 3, registrar@pendlehill.org, www.pendlehill.org B. Philadelphia Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good Sponsored by Action Without Borders- Idealist.org September 18, 2007, 5:00pm?8:00pm At the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania The Fair will consist of: the fair itself, where prospective students can meet and speak with representatives from graduate schools about their programs and the application process and a free information session for prospective students offering advice about degree options, financial aid, the application process, and returning to school after spending time in the working world. For More Information: http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/Viewer/default?career-fair-id=153&sid=114012718-28-EMq C. Ending Poverty in South Asia by Overcoming Government Failure A lecture by Mr. Shanta Yanan Devarajan, Chief Economist of the World Bank?s South Asia Region and Editor of the World Bank Research Observer Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 7:30 P.M. Saint Joseph?s University, Haub Executive Center, 5th floor of McShain Hall There is no fee for the series, but pre-registration is required by Friday, September 28. Telephone: 610.660.1766; E-mail: enorberg@sju.edu South Asia is enjoying a period of relatively rapid economic growth, raising the prospect that the subcontinent can end mass poverty in a generation. To realize this dream, South Asian countries will have to overcome various government ?failures? ? cases where, despite good intentions, government actions end up hurting poor people. While government failures are notoriously difficult to correct, the fact that reducing some of them has contributed to the subcontinent?s recent success, and the increasing openness of South-Asian societies, have created the ?political space? for the policy and institutional reforms needed to lift 400 million people out of poverty. Co-sponsored by: The Asian Studies Department, Political Science Department, CAS Dean?s Office, Haub School of Business Dean?s Office, Pedro Arrupe Center for Business Ethics D. The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Presents *The Arts Criminal Justice National Conference* October 3 to 6, 2007 At the Sheraton City Center, Philadelphia, PA *Learn how ART can be used as a vehicle to further the goals of criminal and restorative justice by: *EXCHANGING information and best practices *GAINING the knowledge and tools to overcome common challenges *FACILITATING dialogue between artists, correction officials, and policy makers *FOSTERING partnerships between artists and correctional systems* We are proud and excited to host the Arts in Criminal Justice National Conference, which developed out of our own need to connect with and learn from others working around the country in this burgeoning field. Each day of the conference, we will focus on a particular theme and approach that theme from the viewpoint of a particular group of stakeholders. The conference will include case studies of successful programs presented by the key initiators, analysis of the power of art to further the goals of restorative justice, and problem-solving exercises designed to address the multiple challenges inherent in this work. The conference is a must for artists, activists, judges and police officers, prison officials, community members, students, and currently and formerly incarcerated men, women, and young people. We view the work that results from this gathering to be just the beginning of a national dialogue about arts in corrections. That is why, during the conference, we will propose the development of an Arts in Criminal Justice National Coalition. The activities and outcomes of this conference will be synthesized into recommendations and areas of national focus. *Jane Golden, Director, Mural Arts Program, and the Conference Planning Team More information: http://www.artsincriminaljustice.org/aicj/public/frontpage.htm* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. National & International Opportunities A. Civic Learning at the Intersections: U.S. Diversity, Global Education, and Democracy?s Unfinished Work A conference presented by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) October 18 ? 20. 2007 Denver, Colorado Civic Learning at the Intersections will highlight current research and promising practices pertaining to the creative integration of civic, diversity, and global work on campus and how this integration can strengthen student learning and help create new and sustaining institutional structures. The conference will include a particular focus on articulating the aims and learning outcomes of civic engagement programs. These programs are widely embraced by colleges and universities, yet it is less clear to students and the public how they help students develop the competencies ? e.g., critical thinking, analytical reasoning, intercultural competence, and written and oral communication ? necessary to prepare graduates for future careers and active citizenship. Participants will have the opportunity to examine assessment practices and their potential value in strengthening the quality of civic learning at the intersections. Civic Learning at the Intersections will also invite discussion as to where civic, diversity, and global studies need to be distinct from one another, so that important areas of focus, such as U.S. racial and ethnic inequities, are not lost within more integrative efforts. More Information: http://www.aacu.org/meetings/civic/highlights.cfm B. Pennsylvania Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival Presented by the MidAtlantic Renewable Energy Association Saturday & Sunday, September 22-23, 2007 Kempton, Pennsylvania A Comprehensive Regional Festival and Conference on Sustainability and Energy Independence, the festival features workshops and demonstrations of solar power, water wheels, ethanol production, clay bake ovens, the construction of ?green? homes and much much more. The fair will feature music, food vendors, a farmers market, many fun activities for children, and a wide variety of workshops, demonstrations and speakers -- more than 100 in all. ? Will Fantle of the Cornucopia Institute will clear up questions surrounding the authenticity of organic food. ? Meghan Murphy, a founder of Ithaca Biodiesel, will talk about the promises and pitfalls of bio fuels. ? Jeffery M. Smith, who has organized the Campaign for Healthier Eating in America, will warn of the problems posed by the genetically modified foods that have been entering our food supply. Other topics to be covered include nuclear energy, global warming, organic farming, and the basics of wind power. Music includes indie pop stars Big Beat Tornado, and jazz rockers Rhythm Road. The site is located near the Hawk Mountain Bird Sanctuary, off I-78, between Reading and Allentown. Tickets are $12, half price for people under 21, and free for children 12 and under. The fair is relaxed and family-friendly. It offers a range of fun activities for youngsters, Our goal is to inform and educate ourselves and the public on renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through meetings, workshops, educational materials, and energy fairs. More information, schedules and directions: http://www.paenergyfest.com/ Please contact Tim Richards ?09 if you?re interested in joining the Haverford contingent (trichard@haverford.edu). C. I Believe in Human Dignity: 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Amnesty International USA November 16-18, 2007 Best Western Hotel and Conference Center, Baltimore, Maryland What do you believe in? What motivates your human rights activism? It is our beliefs that drive our action, keep the flame lit, and bring us together as activists. I believe in human dignity. What do you believe in? Cost: Student rates range from $20 now until 10/15 to $40 at the door. More Information: http://www.amnestyusa.org/Regional_Conferences/MidAtlantic/page.do?id=1102745&n1=5&n2=48&n3=785 D. Unite for Sight 5th Annual International Health Conference: Building Global Health for Today and Tomorrow April 12-13, 2008 Yale University, New Haven CT Unite For Sight is a non-profit organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. Local and visiting volunteers work with partner eye clinics to provide eye care in communities without previous access, with the goal of creating eye disease-free communities. Additionally, vision screening and education programs are implemented worldwide by volunteers working in ninety chapters established at universities in North America, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. *For more information: http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference/2008/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * V. Peace & Global Citizenship Miscellany A. Mass March in Washington DC! September 15, 2007 Gather at 12 noon at the White House Join Iraq Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Peace, Camp Casey Peace Institute, the ANSWER Coalition, Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation, National Council of Arab-Americans, Grassroots America, Hip Hop Caucus, and thousands of others in Washington DC on September 15 for a huge antiwar protest timed to coincide with the report by General Petraeus on the "Surge" in Iraq. For More Info: www.sept15.org For info about the Week of Action: http://www.pephost.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=8555 Philadelphia area transportation organized by: Northwest Greens Contact: philadelphiabus@answercoalition.org or 215-843-4256 B. Peace Primary! Vote for your favorite peace organization in the Peace Primary! Twelve top groups working to make peace a priority have been selected. You can help choose which one wins $100,000 to amplify its message in the 2008 election. Join me by voting today...To learn more about the Peace Primary and the twelve outstanding groups in the running, visit: http://www.peaceprimary.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt CPGC?s weekly e-letter is filled with news about exciting resources and upcoming events. If you would like to be kept in-the-CPGC-know, we invite you to sign up for our weekly e-mail list. To register (or unsubscribe) please visit: http://list.haverford.edu/mailman/listinfo/global_citizen_weekly -- Janice Lion, Domestic Program Coordinator Center for Peace & Global Citizenship Haverford College 370 Lancaster Avenue Stokes 107A Haverford, PA 19041 610-896-1308; 610-795-1803 (f) jlion@haverford.edu From jlion at haverford.edu Mon Sep 17 14:09:38 2007 From: jlion at haverford.edu (Janice Lion) Date: Mon Sep 17 14:21:54 2007 Subject: [Global_citizen_weekly] #2 Message-ID: <3564.165.82.4.244.1190052578.squirrel@165.82.4.244> *********************************************************************** Welcome from the CPGC! I?m Sarah Derbew ?09, the new e-newsletter go-to person. If you would like to add any events to this newsletter, please send me an e-mail with all pertinent information (contact person, date, time, location). I hope you enjoy all the opportunities below and find an event that strikes your fancy. -Sarah Derbew (sderbew@haverford.edu) *********************************************************************** In this edition: I. CPGC Goings-On A.?Year in Review? 2006-2007 B.Info Session (9/17/07) TONIGHT!!! ?Service Learning Fund (DL: 9/23/07) ?Student Research Fund (DL: 9/23/07) ?Off-Campus Conference & Workshops Fund (DL: 9/23/07) ?Campus Events Fund (DL: 9/23/07) II. Haverford Happenings A.Peace Week Information Session (9/18/07) B.Questioning ?Islamo-fascism? (9/18/07) C.Thinking Inside the Box (9/20/07) D.Conversations du Jour- Diversity! (9/21/07) III. Philadelphia-Area Events A.Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good (9/18/07) B.The Iraqi War in Context (9/27/07) C.Ending Poverty in South Asia Lecture (10/3/07) D.Arts Criminal Justice National Conference (10/3-6/07) IV. National & International Opportunities A.AACU Conference in Denver (10/18-20/07) B.PA Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival (9/22-23/07) C.Amnesty International USA Conference (11/16-18/07) D.Unite for Sight (4/12-13/08) V. Peace & Global Citizenship Miscellany A.Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger (9/17/07) B.Greenpeace Organizing Term (10/12/07) C.Peace Primary! (through 10/31/07) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CPGC Goings-On A. The Center for Peace and Global Citizenship is pleased to share its first Year in Review publication, which ?reviews? last academic year, starting with the 2006 internships. These booklets are being distributed to departments and can be found at the CPGC Caf? (Stokes 104) as well as many other places throughout campus. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. Please join CPGC for our first information session presented by the staff of CPGC on Monday, September 17 @ 6:00 p.m. in the CPGC Caf? (Stokes 104). You?ll learn how you can be a part of the work of CPGC, either by participating in our planned programming and/or by applying to one of our many funds for your project ideas. CPGC welcomes applications to our programming funds: ? Campus Events Fund: Through the Campus Events Fund the Center supports individuals, partnerships, or groups as they design, prepare for, and implement on-campus events. We support an array of projects brought to our attention by students, staff, and faculty. These events range from academic speakers to community activists, from arts performances to music workshops, from panel discussions to multi-day symposia, and from community forums to training workshops. Application Deadlines for Fall Semester 2007: September 23, October 7, November 4, and December 9 ? Conferences & Workshops Fund: Through the Conferences and Workshops Fund we support individuals and groups of students to travel domestically or internationally to attend a conference, workshop, or training that engages with issues to advance peace and social justice. Application Deadlines for Fall Semester 2007: September 23, October 7, November 4, and December 9 ? Service Learning Fund: Through the Service Learning Fund we support individual and group service projects occurring domestically and/or internationally that have a strong educational component. Application Deadlines for Fall Semester 2007: September 23 and November 11 ? Student Research Fund: The CPGC funds student research domestically or internationally that occurs over Fall, Winter, or Spring break, or that occurs throughout the semester or year. Strong preference is given to those applying for funds related to Senior Thesis research; however, if you have a need to pursue research which is related to another stream of your studies, you are welcome to present your ideas. Deadlines for Fall Semester 2007: September 23 and November 11. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * II. Haverford Happenings A. Peace Week Information Session, sponsored by Save R Us Two Kick off information sessions: HAVERFORD ---- CPGC CAFE Tuesday 18th 6:15PM BRYN MAWR ---- CAMPUS CENTER LOUNGE Tuesday 18th 8:00 PM The first full tri-co meeting is scheduled for Thursday 27th at 5:00 at Swarthmore College. SAVE R US (Students Against Violence Everywhere Are Us) is an anti- violence organization that was started by Brandon Lee Wolff in early 2001 in response to a string of school shootings across America. One of the first events that SAVE R US planned was a Peace Festival in October 2001 which was a two-day event to promote peace and Nonviolence. The SAVE R US organization established a chapter at Swarthmore College in 2005 and at Haverford and Bryn Mawr College in 2006. For more complete information about SAVE R US and for the latest information on TRI-CO Peace Week, please see www.saverusinternational.org or www.peaceweek.org B. Prof. Israel Gershoni, Professor of Middle East and African History at the University of Tel Aviv, will be speaking at Bryn Mawr on Tuesday, September 18, at 6:00 pm in Thomas 110. Prof. Gershoni is a prominent historian of the region, best known for his work on Egyptian intellectual history. His topic is: "Questioning 'Islamofascism': Egyptian Representations of Fascism and Nazism, 1933-1945" His talk is organized in conjunction with POLS B283, Introduction to the Modern Middle East and North Africa, and the Middle East Studies Initiative at Bryn Mawr. Questions, please contact Deborah Harrold at dharrold@brynmawr.edu, or at x5331. C. [Thinking Inside the Box] Thursday, September 20, 4:30 p.m. CPGC Caf?, Stokes 104 Wine and hors d'oeuvres served The Center for Peace and Global Citizenship is proud to announce the inaugural installment of a new speaker series extravaganza! Session Topic: CRISIS Participants: Steve Boughn, Astronomy Saleha Jilani, Economics Rob Manning, Mathematics Christina Zwarg, English Moderator: Jerry Miller, Philosophy Thinking Inside the Box is a semi-annual forum of interdisciplinary conversations among Haverford faculty intended to produce engaging and provocative intellectual exchange within the campus community. The event is free and open to the entire campus community. D. Conversations du Jour: Diversity Friday, September 21, 12:30-1:30pm in the CPGC Cafe (Stokes 104) All faculty, staff, and students are invited by the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the Student Activities Office for weekly, informal conversations about current events and happenings on campus, in our region, and around the world. Tasty (and free!) lunch is provided. This fall 2007, Conversations du Jour will be held in the CPGC Cafe, in Stokes 104 on the following Fridays: ?September 21, 28 ?October 5, 26 ?November 2, 9, 16, 30 ?and December 7 Please join us! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * III. Philadelphia Area Events A. Philadelphia Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good Sponsored by Action Without Borders- Idealist.org September 18, 2007, 5:00pm?8:00pm At the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania The Fair will consist of: the fair itself, where prospective students can meet and speak with representatives from graduate schools about their programs and the application process and a free information session for prospective students offering advice about degree options, financial aid, the application process, and returning to school after spending time in the working world. For More Information: http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/Viewer/default?career-fair-id=153&sid=114012718-28-EMq B. The Iraqi War in Context: US Policy from WW II to the present- The The Bryn Mawr Peace Coalition Presents ? Using as his starting point Dwight D. Eisenhower's declaration that a responsible government "must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex," filmaker Eugene Jarecki charges that in the current political climate, the government's ambitions -- stated or otherwise -- in going to war are often starkly different from the best interests of its citizens. Why do we lack the sense of wartime purpose that previous generations proudly upheld? How large a role do political and corporate agendas play in influencing a U.S. call to arms? These questions and more are addressed in a powerful film that transcends polemical scapegoating, forcing us to confront a new brand of imperialism that cannot easily be justified or ignored. Discussant: Robert Washington, PhD, Professor of Sociology, Bryn Mawr College. Professor Washington spent two years in the Peace Corps in Afghanistan and has traveled extensively in South Central Asia. As a sociology professor he has taught courses at Bryn Mawr on the problems of political and economic development in South Asia and East Africa. 7:00 to 8:45 PM Thursday, September 27, 2007 Auditorium Ludington Library Corner of Bryn Mawr and Lancaster Avenues Bryn Mawr, PA Free and Open to the Public. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact Elizabeth Fattah (484) 432-3445 or elizfattah@yahoo.com for more information. Organized by the Bryn Mawr Peace Coalition C. Ending Poverty in South Asia by Overcoming Government Failure- A lecture by Mr. Shanta Yanan Devarajan, Chief Economist of the World Bank?s South Asia Region and Editor of the World Bank Research Observer Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 7:30 P.M. Saint Joseph?s University, Haub Executive Center, 5th floor of McShain Hall There is no fee for the series, but pre-registration is required by Friday, September 28. Telephone: 610.660.1766 ; E-mail: enorberg@sju.edu South Asia is enjoying a period of relatively rapid economic growth, raising the prospect that the subcontinent can end mass poverty in a generation. To realize this dream, South Asian countries will have to overcome various government ?failures? ? cases where, despite good intentions, government actions end up hurting poor people. While government failures are notoriously difficult to correct, the fact that reducing some of them has contributed to the subcontinent?s recent success, and the increasing openness of South-Asian societies, have created the ?political space? for the policy and institutional reforms needed to lift 400 million people out of poverty. Co-sponsored by: The Asian Studies Department, Political Science Department, CAS Dean?s Office, Haub School of Business Dean?s Office, Pedro Arrupe Center for Business Ethics D. The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Presents *The Arts Criminal Justice National Conference* October 3 to 6, 2007 At the Sheraton City Center, Philadelphia, PA *Learn how ART can be used as a vehicle to further the goals of criminal and restorative justice by: *EXCHANGING information and best practices *GAINING the knowledge and tools to overcome common challenges *FACILITATING dialogue between artists, correction officials, and policy makers *FOSTERING partnerships between artists and correctional systems* We are proud and excited to host the Arts in Criminal Justice National Conference, which developed out of our own need to connect with and learn from others working around the country in this burgeoning field. Each day of the conference, we will focus on a particular theme and approach that theme from the viewpoint of a particular group of stakeholders. The conference will include case studies of successful programs presented by the key initiators, analysis of the power of art to further the goals of restorative justice, and problem-solving exercises designed to address the multiple challenges inherent in this work. The conference is a must for artists, activists, judges and police officers, prison officials, community members, students, and currently and formerly incarcerated men, women, and young people. We view the work that results from this gathering to be just the beginning of a national dialogue about arts in corrections. That is why, during the conference, we will propose the development of an Arts in Criminal Justice National Coalition. The activities and outcomes of this conference will be synthesized into recommendations and areas of national focus. *Jane Golden, Director, Mural Arts Program, and the Conference Planning Team More information: http://www.artsincriminaljustice.org/aicj/public/frontpage.htm* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. National & International Opportunities A. Civic Learning at the Intersections: U.S. Diversity, Global Education, and Democracy?s Unfinished Work A conference presented by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) October 18 ? 20. 2007 Denver, Colorado Civic Learning at the Intersections will highlight current research and promising practices pertaining to the creative integration of civic, diversity, and global work on campus and how this integration can strengthen student learning and help create new and sustaining institutional structures. The conference will include a particular focus on articulating the aims and learning outcomes of civic engagement programs. These programs are widely embraced by colleges and universities, yet it is less clear to students and the public how they help students develop the competencies ? e.g., critical thinking, analytical reasoning, intercultural competence, and written and oral communication ? necessary to prepare graduates for future careers and active citizenship. Participants will have the opportunity to examine assessment practices and their potential value in strengthening the quality of civic learning at the intersections. Civic Learning at the Intersections will also invite discussion as to where civic, diversity, and global studies need to be distinct from one another, so that important areas of focus, such as U.S. racial and ethnic inequities, are not lost within more integrative efforts. More Information: http://www.aacu.org/meetings/civic/highlights.cfm B. Pennsylvania Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival Presented by the MidAtlantic Renewable Energy Association Saturday & Sunday, September 22-23, 2007 Kempton, Pennsylvania A Comprehensive Regional Festival and Conference on Sustainability and Energy Independence, the festival features workshops and demonstrations of solar power, water wheels, ethanol production, clay bake ovens, the construction of ?green? homes and much much more. The fair will feature music, food vendors, a farmers market, many fun activities for children, and a wide variety of workshops, demonstrations and speakers -- more than 100 in all. ? Will Fantle of the Cornucopia Institute will clear up questions surrounding the authenticity of organic food. ? Meghan Murphy, a founder of Ithaca Biodiesel, will talk about the promises and pitfalls of bio fuels. ? Jeffery M. Smith, who has organized the Campaign for Healthier Eating in America, will warn of the problems posed by the genetically modified foods that have been entering our food supply. Other topics to be covered include nuclear energy, global warming, organic farming, and the basics of wind power. Music includes indie pop stars Big Beat Tornado, and jazz rockers Rhythm Road. The site is located near the Hawk Mountain Bird Sanctuary, off I-78, between Reading and Allentown. Tickets are $12, half price for people under 21, and free for children 12 and under. The fair is relaxed and family-friendly. It offers a range of fun activities for youngsters, Our goal is to inform and educate ourselves and the public on renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through meetings, workshops, educational materials, and energy fairs. More information, schedules and directions: http://www.paenergyfest.com/ Please contact Tim Richards ?09 if you?re interested in joining the Haverford contingent (trichard@haverford.edu). C. I Believe in Human Dignity: 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Amnesty International USA November 16-18, 2007 Best Western Hotel and Conference Center, Baltimore, Maryland What do you believe in? What motivates your human rights activism? It is our beliefs that drive our action, keep the flame lit, and bring us together as activists. I believe in human dignity. What do you believe in? Cost: Student rates range from $20 now until 10/15 to $40 at the door. More Information: http://www.amnestyusa.org/Regional_Conferences/MidAtlantic/page.do?id=1102745&n1=5&n2=48&n3=785 D. Unite for Sight 5th Annual International Health Conference: Building Global Health for Today and Tomorrow April 12-13, 2008 Yale University, New Haven CT Unite For Sight is a non-profit organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. Local and visiting volunteers work with partner eye clinics to provide eye care in communities without previous access, with the goal of creating eye disease-free communities. Additionally, vision screening and education programs are implemented worldwide by volunteers working in ninety chapters established at universities in North America, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. *For more information: http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference/2008/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * V. Peace & Global Citizenship Miscellany A. Volunteers with the Coalition Against Hunger will become Food Stamp Advocates and will screen low-income families to determine Food Stamp Program eligibility and provide application assistance. No experience is necessary; training will be provided! Opportunities for further involvement in our education and advocacy efforts may be available. Volunteers must attend two 2-hour trainings. One option is Monday, September 17th, 2007, 6-8PM (Fox Leadership Building, 3814 Walnut Street in Philadelphia) & Wednesday, September 19th, 2007, 6-8PM (MMETS Lab in David Rittenhouse Lab, 209 S. 33rd Street in Philadelphia). The other option is Thursday, September 27th, 2007, 1-3 PM ( Fox Leadership Building, 3814 Walnut Street in Philadelphia) & Friday, September 28th, 2007, 1-3PM (MMETS Lab in David Rittenhouse Lab, 209 S. 33rd Street in Philadelphia) Please RSVP by emailing Rachel Meeks at rmeeks@hungercoalition.org or by calling 215-430-0555. For more information, visit www.hungercoalition.org or www.hungerwalk.org B. An exciting opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term. This is an action-packed semester of travel and training. It's a hands on training program designed to give you the skills to be an environmental leader. You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions while being trained by experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy. You'll travel abroad with Greenpeace to work with international activists. On top of all of that, many students are able to receive class credit for the semester. The semester is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices. ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING Spend a Semester with Greenpeace http://www.greenpeace.org/got Spring and Summer 2008 programs are filling up quickly! Applications are due on October 12th. Apply at http://www.greenpeace.org/got Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org or 877-450-3517 ext. 320. C. Peace Primary! Vote for your favorite peace organization in the Peace Primary! Twelve top groups working to make peace a priority have been selected. You can help choose which one wins $100,000 to amplify its message in the 2008 election. Join me by voting today...To learn more about the Peace Primary and the twelve outstanding groups in the running, visit: http://www.peaceprimary.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ?Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars... Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.?--Martin Luther King Jr CPGC?s weekly e-letter is filled with news about exciting resources and upcoming events. If you would like to be kept in-the-CPGC-know, we invite you to sign up for our weekly e-mail list. To register (or unsubscribe) please visit: http://list.haverford.edu/mailman/listinfo/global_citizen_weekly To submit items to be included, contact Sarah: sderbew@haverford.edu From sderbew at haverford.edu Mon Sep 24 12:01:42 2007 From: sderbew at haverford.edu (sderbew@haverford.edu) Date: Mon Sep 24 12:32:24 2007 Subject: [Global_citizen_weekly] Global Citizen Weekly #3 Message-ID: <3427.165.82.137.200.1190649702.squirrel@165.82.137.200> Global Citizen E-letter, #3 *********************************************************************** In this edition: I. CPGC Goings-On A. ?Year in Review? 2006-2007 II. Haverford Happenings A. Conversations du Jour- Ethics and the law (9/28/07) B. Haverford Friends Meeting (10/7/07) III. Philadelphia-Area Events A. The Iraqi War in Context (9/27/07) B. Ending Poverty in South Asia Lecture (10/3/07) C. Arts Criminal Justice National Conference (10/3-6/07) D. Bomb Scare: History and Future of Nuclear Weapons (10/22/07) E. National Mobilization to End the War in Iraq (10/27/07) IV. National & International Opportunities A. AACU Conference in Denver (10/18-20/07) B. Amnesty International USA Conference (11/16-18/07) C. Unite for Sight (4/12-13/08) V. Peace & Global Citizenship Miscellany A. Sustainable Waste Management Seminar and Tour (9/26/07) B. Greenpeace Organizing Term (10/12/07) C. Peace Primary! (through 10/31/07) D. Power Shift (11/2-5) E. Student Service Leaders Conference (11/10/07) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CPGC Goings-On A. The Center for Peace and Global Citizenship is pleased to share its first Year in Review publication, which ?reviews? last academic year, starting with the 2006 internships. These booklets are being distributed to departments and can be found at the CPGC Caf? (Stokes 104) as well as many other places throughout campus. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * II. Haverford Happenings A. Conversations du Jour: Ethics and the law Friday, September 28, 12:30-1:30pm in the CPGC Cafe (Stokes 104) !!!!Special Guest: Oscar Goodman ?61, Mayor of Las Vegas, former defense attorney All faculty, staff, and students are invited by the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the Student Activities Office for weekly, informal conversations about current events and happenings on campus, in our region, and around the world. Tasty (and free!) lunch is provided. This fall 2007, Conversations du Jour will be held in the CPGC Cafe, in Stokes 104 on the following Fridays: ?September 28 ?October 5, 26 ?November 2, 9, 16, 30 ?and December 7 Please join us! B. Town Hall Meeting at Haverford Friends Meeting Sunday, October 7th from 2-4PM at 855 Buck Lane, Haverford (Haverford Friends Meeting House) Congressman Joe Sestak will begin with ten minutes on a prepared topic, then take questions from the audience. All are invited, no reservation required. For questions, contact: blloyd1@mac.com (610) 864-0317 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * III. Philadelphia Area Events A. The Iraqi War in Context: US Policy from WW II to the present- The Bryn Mawr Peace Coalition Presents ? 7:00 to 8:45 PM Thursday, September 27, 2007 Auditorium Ludington Library Corner of Bryn Mawr and Lancaster Avenues Bryn Mawr, PA Using as his starting point Dwight D. Eisenhower's declaration that a responsible government "must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex," filmmaker Eugene Jarecki charges that in the current political climate, the government's ambitions -- stated or otherwise -- in going to war are often starkly different from the best interests of its citizens. Why do we lack the sense of wartime purpose that previous generations proudly upheld? How large a role do political and corporate agendas play in influencing a U.S. call to arms? These questions and more are addressed in a powerful film that transcends polemical scapegoating, forcing us to confront a new brand of imperialism that cannot easily be justified or ignored. Discussant: Robert Washington, PhD, Professor of Sociology, Bryn Mawr College. Professor Washington spent two years in the Peace Corps in Afghanistan and has traveled extensively in South Central Asia. As a sociology professor he has taught courses at Bryn Mawr on the problems of political and economic development in South Asia and East Africa. Free and Open to the Public. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact Elizabeth Fattah (484) 432-3445 or elizfattah@yahoo.com for more information. B. Ending Poverty in South Asia by Overcoming Government Failure- Lecture by Mr. Shanta Yanan Devarajan, Chief Economist of the World Bank?s South Asia Region and Editor of the World Bank Research Observer Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 7:30 P.M. Saint Joseph?s University, Haub Executive Center, 5th floor of McShain Hall There is no fee for the series, but pre-registration is required by Friday, September 28. Telephone: 610.660.1766; E-mail: enorberg@sju.edu South Asia is enjoying a period of relatively rapid economic growth, raising the prospect that the subcontinent can end mass poverty in a generation. To realize this dream, South Asian countries will have to overcome various government ?failures? ? cases where, despite good intentions, government actions end up hurting poor people. While government failures are notoriously difficult to correct, the fact that reducing some of them has contributed to the subcontinent?s recent success, and the increasing openness of South-Asian societies, have created the ?political space? for the policy and institutional reforms needed to lift 400 million people out of poverty. Co-sponsored by: The Asian Studies Department, Political Science Department, CAS Dean?s Office, Haub School of Business Dean?s Office, Pedro Arrupe Center for Business Ethics C. The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Presents *The Arts Criminal Justice National Conference* October 3rd-6th, 2007 (Wednesday-Saturday) At the Sheraton City Center, Philadelphia, PA *Learn how ART can be used as a vehicle to further the goals of criminal and restorative justice by: *EXCHANGING information and best practices *GAINING the knowledge and tools to overcome common challenges *FACILITATING dialogue between artists, correction officials, and policy makers *FOSTERING partnerships between artists and correctional systems* We are proud and excited to host the Arts in Criminal Justice National Conference, which developed out of our own need to connect with and learn from others working around the country in this burgeoning field. Each day of the conference, we will focus on a particular theme and approach that theme from the viewpoint of a particular group of stakeholders. The conference will include case studies of successful programs presented by the key initiators, analysis of the power of art to further the goals of restorative justice, and problem-solving exercises designed to address the multiple challenges inherent in this work. The conference is a must for artists, activists, judges and police officers, prison officials, community members, students, and currently and formerly incarcerated men, women, and young people. We view the work that results from this gathering to be just the beginning of a national dialogue about arts in corrections. That is why, during the conference, we will propose the development of an Arts in Criminal Justice National Coalition. The activities and outcomes of this conference will be synthesized into recommendations and areas of national focus. For more information: http://www.artsincriminaljustice.org/aicj/public/frontpage.htm* D. Bomb Scare: The History & Future of Nuclear Weapons Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at 12:00 PM Downtown Club, 115 S. Sixth Street Hosted by Project for Nuclear Awareness, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and the UN Association of Greater Philadelphia Presentation and lunch featuring Joseph Cirincione (Senior Fellow and Director for Nuclear Policy at the Center for American Progress) with a response from Craig Eisendrath (Chairman of the Project for Nuclear Awareness) For more information and to reserve tickets, call: (215)568-1702 or go to www.projectfornuclearawareness.org. First 50 students to reserve tickets will be admitted free. E. National Mobilization to End the War In Iraq October 27th, 2007 at 12:30PM at VA Hospital on Woodland Ave People everywhere want the war to end, but Washington has failed to take decisive action. With each passing month, nearly 100 service-people and countless more Iraqis are killed, some 12 billion of our tax dollars are spent, and the death and destruction continue. Our communities ? from New Orleans to Minneapolis ? are neglected and suffer the consequences. Join the Human Chain at 12:30 PM or join the big Rally/Concert on Independence Mall from 2:00 to 5:00 pm to join the mobilization to end the war, with speakers and entertainment at this landmark event. Visit http://www.oct27.org/philadelphia for more information * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. National & International Opportunities A. Civic Learning at the Intersections: U.S. Diversity, Global Education, and Democracy?s Unfinished Work A conference presented by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) October 18 ? 20. 2007 (Thursday-Saturday) Denver, Colorado Civic Learning at the Intersections will highlight current research and promising practices pertaining to the creative integration of civic, diversity, and global work on campus and how this integration can strengthen student learning and help create new and sustaining institutional structures. The conference will include a particular focus on articulating the aims and learning outcomes of civic engagement programs. These programs are widely embraced by colleges and universities, yet it is less clear to students and the public how they help students develop the competencies ? e.g., critical thinking, analytical reasoning, intercultural competence, and written and oral communication ? necessary to prepare graduates for future careers and active citizenship. Participants will have the opportunity to examine assessment practices and their potential value in strengthening the quality of civic learning at the intersections. Civic Learning at the Intersections will also invite discussion as to where civic, diversity, and global studies need to be distinct from one another, so that important areas of focus, such as U.S. racial and ethnic inequities, are not lost within more integrative efforts. More Information: http://www.aacu.org/meetings/civic/highlights.cfm B. I Believe in Human Dignity: 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Amnesty International USA November 16-18, 2007 Best Western Hotel and Conference Center, Baltimore, Maryland What do you believe in? What motivates your human rights activism? It is our beliefs that drive our action, keep the flame lit, and bring us together as activists. Cost: Student rates range from $20 now until 10/15 to $40 at the door. For more information: http://www.amnestyusa.org/Regional_Conferences/MidAtlantic/page.do?id=1102745&n1=5&n2=48&n3=785 C. Unite for Sight 5th Annual International Health Conference: Building Global Health for Today and Tomorrow April 12-13, 2008 Yale University, New Haven CT Unite For Sight is a non-profit organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. Local and visiting volunteers work with partner eye clinics to provide eye care in communities without previous access, with the goal of creating eye disease-free communities. Additionally, vision screening and education programs are implemented worldwide by volunteers working in ninety chapters established at universities in North America, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. *For more information: http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference/2008/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * V. Peace & Global Citizenship Miscellany A. Sustainable Waste Management Seminar and Tour Wednesday, September 26th; 5:30PM-8PM Guard Station at Employee and Visitor parking lot Newman & Company 6101 Tacony Street Philadelphia, PA 19135 Do you ever wonder what happens to your paper once it goes in the recycling bin? Who picks it up, where does it go and how does it get made into a new paper product? Join the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia for a behind-the-scenes tour of Newman & Company, a family-owned paper mill in Northeast Philadelphia that has been making paperboard out of recycled materials since 1919! There's a lot to learn - you don't want to miss this tour! Learn strategies that will help you to become more efficient, reduce your consumption and manage your waste responsibly. Many of these strategies are cost neutral, very often cost-saving, and help to reduce green house gas emissions and pollution. Hear from businesses that have developed innovative technologies and services to assist your business in becoming ever more sustainable. Featured Panelists: Bud Newman, Newman & Company Josh Todd, United States Recycling, Inc. Maurice Sampson, Niche Waste Reduction & Recycling Systems, Inc. Nadia Adawi, Philadelphia Fry-O-Diesel, Inc. And more! Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be served To RSVP: e-mail leanne@sbnphiladelphia.org Directions available on our website for drivers and SEPTA: http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org B. An exciting opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term. This is an action-packed semester of travel and training. It's a hands on training program designed to give you the skills to be an environmental leader. You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions while being trained by experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy. You'll travel abroad with Greenpeace to work with international activists. On top of all of that, many students are able to receive class credit for the semester. The semester is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices. ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING Spend a Semester with Greenpeace http://www.greenpeace.org/got Spring and Summer 2008 programs are filling up quickly! Applications are due on October 12th. Apply at http://www.greenpeace.org/got Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org or 877-450-3517 ext. 320. C. Peace Primary! Vote for your favorite peace organization in the Peace Primary! Twelve top groups working to make peace a priority have been selected. You can help choose which one wins $100,000 to amplify its message in the 2008 election. Join me by voting today...To learn more about the Peace Primary and the twelve outstanding groups in the running, visit: http://www.peaceprimary.org D. **Power Shift 2007** November 2nd ? 5th, 2007 (Friday-Monday) University of Maryland ? College Park www.powershift07.org Power Shift 2007 will be the first-ever national youth summit on global warming. Thousands of young people from across the country will hear from leaders and experts in the global warming movement (Check out the list below). In workshops such as "Leadership Development" and "Working with the Media" students will also learn skills of organizing and activism from top organizers from across the country. The summit culminates on Monday with a rally on Capitol Hill. It is our generation that will face the consequences of not acting to halt global warming now, and it will be our vision, our will and our power that finally tips the balance in the global warming struggle. A few invited speakers are: Kofi Annan (Secretary General), Mayor Michael Bloomberg (City of New York), Julia 'Judy' Bonds **(Mountaintop removal mining activist), Carol Browner ** (Former Chief, Environmental Protection Agency), Jimmy Carter (Former President), Majora Carter (Director, Sustainable South Bronx) Learn more about Power Shift, look at the schedule for the day, or register for the summit at www.powershift07.org. To volunteer to attend, email s.m.allard@gmail.com (Sarah Allard ?09) E. STUDENT SERVICE LEADERS CONFERENCE November 10, 2007 Temple University's Student Activities Center 13th St & Montgomery Ave. Campus Philly and PHENND will be hosting the First Annual Student Service Leaders Conference on Saturday, November 10, 2007. Both organizations seek to bring together highly involved college students from the Philadelphia area around topics stemming from work in extracurricular service and service learning. Each year, student service leaders in the Philadelphia region work across their campuses and neighboring communities to shape peer service experiences and institutional programming. By providing these students a forum to share best practices, collaborate around local issues, and identify with like-minded leaders, we hope to create a conference experience enriching a student?s academic and civic interests. The day will feature two main breakout sessions followed by a plenary panel. Morning breakout sessions will focus on issues specific to various parts of the Philadelphia region. Afternoon breakout sessions will focus on thematic issues and constituency groups (i.e. public health, environment, faith-based). The plenary panel will focus on Non-Profit Career Development. More details and registration information to follow * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ?Peace is rarely denied to the peaceful? -Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller CPGC?s weekly e-letter is filled with news about exciting resources and upcoming events. If you would like to be kept in-the-CPGC-know, we invite you to sign up for our weekly e-mail list. To register (or unsubscribe) please visit: http://list.haverford.edu/mailman/listinfo/global_citizen_weekly To submit items to be included, contact Sarah: sderbew@haverford.edu