Archive for the ‘Provocate Event’ Category
Saturday, January 12th, 2008
Know Before You Go materials
congo_seminar1.doc
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…)
Posted in Events, Democracy, Women, Violence, Education, Africa, Citizen Diplomacy, Provocate Event, Families and children | 3 Comments »
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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Posted in Events, Democracy, Foreign policy, Violence, Interfaith, Crossing borders, Health & Medicine, Africa, Volun-tourism, HIV/AIDS, Philanthropy, Citizen Diplomacy, Provocate Event | 4 Comments »
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…)
Posted in Events, Democracy, Violence, Mexico, Crossing borders, Race, Law & justice, Energy politics, Terrorism, Empire, Poverty, Citizen Diplomacy, Latinos, Provocate Event, Morality & Ethics | 2 Comments »
Saturday, January 5th, 2008
Discover the world while in the dark. (more…)
Posted in Events, Foreign policy, Iraq, Women, Violence, Religion, Mexico, Crossing borders, Jews & Judaism, Islam & Muslims, Race, Law & justice, Europe, Human and civil rights, Film, China, Music & Motion, India, War & peace, Empire, Globalization, GLOCAL-ization, Africa, GLBT, Turkey, Poverty, HIV/AIDS, Kids, Latinos, Middle East, Provocate Event, Russia, Native Americans, Families and children | 1 Comment »
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…)
Posted in Events, Women, Film, Music & Motion, Art, Africa, Poverty, Provocate Event | 1 Comment »
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…)
Posted in Events, Foreign policy, Iraq, Religion, Mexico, Islam & Muslims, Law & justice, Terrorism, War & peace, Education, Globalization, Turkey, Kids, Middle East, Provocate Event, Russia | 1 Comment »
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
Posted in Events, Democracy, Foreign policy, Islam & Muslims, Law & justice, Europe, Human and civil rights, Terrorism, War & peace, Empire, GLOCAL-ization, Turkey, Middle East, Provocate Event | 2 Comments »
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…)
Posted in Events, Democracy, Foreign policy, Women, Violence, Law & justice, Hoosier history, Health & Medicine, Business, Music & Motion, Art, Education, GLOCAL-ization, Africa, Volun-tourism, Poverty, HIV/AIDS, Citizen Diplomacy, Taking action, Kids, Provocate Event | 4 Comments »
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…)
Posted in Events, Democracy, Domestic politicking, Religion, Mexico, Crossing borders, Race, Law & justice, Hoosier history, Human and civil rights, Education, GLOCAL-ization, Latinos, Provocate Event, Families and children, Inter-cultural communication | 1 Comment »
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…)
Posted in Events, Democracy, Foreign policy, Violence, Religion, Poets, Human and civil rights, Film, China, Music & Motion, Art, Taking action, Provocate Event, Buddhism | No Comments »