Manhattan College

Peace Studies Program

Manhattan College

Peace Studies Events for March and April 2005

 Check this page for updated information, or call Professor Margaret Groarke, at 718-862-7943.

March 7, 2:30 p.m.

“To Protect and Defend Human Rights: The Story of an Unarmed Bodyguard in Mexico”

Mona Bricke, a German citizen salaried by her government to be a non-violent protector of human rights advocates in Mexico, speaks about her experiences. She works in Mexico under the auspicies of Peace Brigades International.

Rodriguez Room (Miguel 311),

 April 4, 4:30 p.m.

Joanna Swanger speaks on Free Trade and Forced Migration: Looking For Exits on a Dead-End Road. Location to be announced.

 April 5 “Careers working for Peace and Justice” Joanna Swanger, a Peace and Global Studies graduate of Earlham College, now Director of Earlham’s Border Studies Program, talks at an informal reception. If you would like to be invited, please contact Margaret Groarke, x7943.

 April 11, 4 p.m.

 “What if there’s Another Draft?” Ben Sherman, who as a Conscientious Objector served as a Medic in Vietnam, speaks.

Rodriguez Room

 April 19, 4 p.m.

“Nobody who works hard should be poor in America.” David Shipler, author of The Working Poor, speaks.

Smith Auditorium

 April 25, 4:30 p.m.

“The Black Panther Party” a presentation by Julianna Grogan-Brown ‘05 and Dominick Mach ’07 (who have been doing an independent study on the Black Panther Party this semester)

Smith Auditorium

April 27, 5:30 p.m.

Student Alumni dinner (for Peace, International, and Urban Programs and the Government Department). Watch for your invitation! RSVP required!

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