PEACE WEEK 2001

(and beyond – we’ve got peace and justice events all month!)

Make a Paper Crane, symbol of peace! In Thomas Hall lobby, Mon. 4/2, Tues. 4/ 3, Thurs.4/5, at lunch time. Students from the Jonas Bronck Academy (you know, the kids in Hayden) teach us how to make paper cranes. 

 

Dedication of the Peace Tree -- Tuesday, April 3, 1:15 p.m. on the Quad 

A new Peace Tree is being planted on the Quad, to replace the one that stood for 17 years in front of Thomas Hall. 


 

“Understanding the Crisis in Kosovo” -- Tuesday April 3, 2:30 p.m.Rodriguez Room (Miguel 311, new location. 

Dr. Claire Nolte, Pranvera Matoshi and Philipe von Burg will discuss the origins and results of the crisis in Kosovo. 


 

“Alternatives to Competitive Capitalism: The Mondragon Cooperative in Spain” Wednesday, April 4, 3:30 p.m., PLACE TBA

Deidre Hendrickson, Peace Studies Class of 2001. 


 

REFUGEE CAMP Wednesday, April 4th. 


 

Model Seder Meal. At the Passover Seder, Jews celebrate the liberation from slavery in Egypt – and pray for liberation and peace in our day. Thursday, 4/5, 5:00 p.m. Faculty Dining Room, Thomas Hall. RSVP to Brother Dennis or Professor Schweitzer. 


 

Manhattan Magazine Coffeehouse for Peace and Justice Thurs., April 59 p.m., Jasper Lounge. Come express yourself and/or listen. 


 

Freedom Fest Tuesday, April 10, 9 p.m. Place TBA. Music, Activism, Refreshments – energize yourself to mobilize for change!


 

Occupation and Self Determination: The Cases of Palestine and Vieques.

Speakers: Dr. Thomas Ferguson, Dr. Luis Loyola, Olgita San Miguel of the Vieques Support Campaign, and Ann Marie Jacir of the Al-Awda/Palestine Right to Return Coalition.Wed., April 11, 3:30 p.m.Rodriguez Room (Miguel 311) 


 

PAX CHRISTI 19th Annual Way of the Cross, an annual walk for peace. 

A walk across midtown Manhattan to call attention to the need for peace. 

Friday, April 13, 8:30 a.m. To go with people from MC, call x7477. 


 

Career Fair: Careers in the Public Interest.Wed. 4/18, 2:30-5 p.m., Smith 

Make a living while making a difference – come to this career fair to find out how. 


 

“Dead Man Walking” (the movie). Monday, 4/23, 7 p.m., Rodriguez Room. 


 

DEAD MAN WALKING –THE JOURNEYSr. Helen Prejean, the author of the book which inspired the movie with Sean Penn and Susan SarandonMonday, April 30, 7:30, Smith Auditorium


 

Watch for gold flyers for details and additions! Details will also be posted on Mascot calendar.

It’s also PEACE WEEK at the College of Mt. St. Vincent! 

Watch for a list of events! 

For information on Peace Week events, or on the Peace Studies program at Manhattan College, contact Dr. Margaret Groarke, x7943 or mgroarke@manhattan.edu.

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