Archive for the ‘Provocate Event’ Category

February 9 — “Bongisa” seminar on the Democratic Republic of Congo

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

Know Before You Go materials


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The most violent conflict since World War II, with more than four million dead that’s what we are seeing in Congo. What are Hoosiers doing to help the Congolese create a better future, and what can we do to help them? Come to the International School and find out. (more…)

January 25 — Community Forum on Kenya: Understanding Locally, Acting Globally

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Recent elections in Kenya were complacently assumed to be yet more proof that Kenya has made emerged as the most stable democracy in Africa. As many as a thousand dead Kenyans later, what have we learned? And what can we do to help rebuild and heal?

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February 27 — Latin America leans left

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

What factors have prevented the U.S. and Latin American countries from forging a strong relationship? What challenges confront U.S. policy in Latin America? Can the U.S. offer an alternative to the influence of left-leaning leaders like Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez? (more…)

April 23 to May 3 — Indianapolis International Film Festival

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Discover the world while in the dark. (more…)

March 17 — Provocate Presents … “Carmen” Multiculturally

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Indianapolis Opera Ensemble will present excerpts from Bizet’s opera “Carmen.” Clips from the film “U-Carmen,” a South African adaptation of the opera, will be shown as well. (more…)

February 16 — High School Academic WorldQuest gladiators… brain-brawl!

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Teams of the smartest high school students in Indianapolis compete at Marian College for the honor of representing the Indiana Council on World Affairs in Washington DC in a national competition of knowledge about international affairs. (more…)

February 12 — “The European Union at 50″

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Having reached the 50th anniversary of the great experiment in European integration, it is time to take stock of the united Europe. Has the integration of new members been successful? What does the debate on Turkey’s membership say about the future of EU integration and its changing demographics? John Clark will try to be Provocate-ive.

When: Tuesday February 12 7:30-9:00 PM
Where: Butler University Pharmacy Building 4600 Sunset Ave Indianapolis 46208

February 1 — Provocate presents “Tuko Pamoja — Kenya & Indiana Together”

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Kenya appeared to be one of the most stable and democratic countries in Africa … until recent elections unexpectedly set off spasms of tribal and ethnic violence that have left hundreds dead and tens of thousands homeless. That’s why the dozens of partnerships between Kenyan and Indiana schools, churches, clinics, clubs and universities are more important than ever before. “Tuko Pamoja” is kiswahili for “We are together” … Come together to see works by artists influenced by Africa, groove to Kenyan music, eat food from across Africa, talk to your neighbors who are working with Kenyans and other Africans to solve problems, and celebrate our first African sister city, Eldoret, Kenya. (more…)

March 20 — Immigration: A “Present” Perspective

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Present discussion on immigration obsesses about the influx of Latino, particularly Mexican, immigrants into America. Let’s try to examine the current “crisis” with emphasis on myths, realities, common concerns, and current efforts to firmly yet humanely enforce America’s immigration laws. (more…)

PROVOCATE PRESENTS an EVENING of TIBETAN CULTURE

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Don’t despair if you missed the Dalai Lama’s visit last week.  The Tibetan Cultural Center from Bloomington is bringing Indianapolis a feast of cultural delights — singers, musicians, film, folklore, photography, traditional crafts, and momos (you have to try these!)  Even though we won’t see His Holiness, the staff from the center be on hand to discuss Tibetan Buddhism and their vision for and independent Tibet.

**Bonus: You can see the kick-off for Spirit and Place upstairs featuring “Danke        Schoen,” an exhibit of paintings by local artist Kyle Ragsdale, music by singer/songwriter from Queen Bee Music. (more…)