Dr. David Matthews is an IU surgeon who spent four years doing surgery and directing a mission hospital in Cameroon, and five years in Kenya performing and teaching surgery. He should be able to explain how cross-cultural experience can kindle a service-oriented career. (more…)
Consider the eight topics of the Great Decisions series: unending war in Iraq, the EU, grudging diplomatic discussions with our enemies, policy for an overstretched military, Latin America’s Leftists, undemocratic Russia and Putinism, trade with China, private philanthropy and foreign aid. All apparently disconnected from one another, all far away … but they all intimately touch Central Indiana, and we have a chance to contribute to solutions. (more…)
Thirteen different Indianapolis performing arts organizations will return to Clowes Memorial Hall for one night of entertainment, complete with music, dance, theatre and spoken word, like no other in the city. Don’t worry if that sounds like too much fun … it’s for an important cause. (more…)
Have you ever wondered … What is the role of faith and civil society as our world becomes more economically, socially and environmentally interdependent? What is at stake and what, if any, common interests can be identified? What is the appropriate relationship between religion, government, and the public sphere? To discover answers to these questions and to learn how to get involved in dynamic international projects, you have to head to the International Interfaith Symposium at IUPUI. (more…)
It was a lucky break that Bill Foley was drawn to photography when he was a Chem major at IU three decades ago. With some of the Middle East’s most important photos — and a Pulitzer Prize — to his credit, it was a lucky break for the world. (more…)
Kenan Ipek, the Consul General of Turkey, explains the dilemmas facing his country at one of its most critical periods in decades. (more…)
Explore how films and making films can transform the world by making a movie in a night with a dozen hyper-creative kids. Plus watch previews of movies that will be in the upcoming Indianapolis International Film Festival. Plus watch award winning movies made this year by local students. (more…)
Chinese and Western music, creation of works of art before the eyes of the audience … it can only happen at the University of Indianapolis. (more…)
Experience what the Chinese New Year Celebration is like in Shanghai, Taipei, or Hong Kong … in convenient South Indianapolis. (more…)
This public conversation will help the public understand health care coverage, health care financing and the challenges of health care reform. Lack of affordable insurance is a concern for many churches, as well small businesses and individuals. (more…)
NUVO gives Provocate 2007 Cultural Vision Award
Provocate featured in Indianapolis Monthly
"Award combines film, activism: Festival to recognize social justice of Sept. 11, Congo in discussions,"
Indiana Lawyer April 16, 2008 ... on Provocate's Eric Parker Social Justice Award at the Indianapolis International Film Festival
