PEACE WEEK 2009
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Date
November 8 - 15
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What
PEACE WEEK 2009
Sun Nov 8
Movie Screening: "The Hurtlocker"
8:00 pm, War Memorial Hall
Tickets: $3 UofG students; $5 general admission
Both an intense portrayal of real-life sacrifice and heroism, and a probing look at the soul-numbing rigors and potent allure of the modern battlefield.
Brought to you by the Central Student Association
Mon Nov 9
Lecture: Peace-Shalom-Saalam: The Arab-Israeli Peace Process
Location & Time: UC 103 12:30-1:30
Hear a talk by Dr. Costanza Musu, a professor of International Relations who specializes in Arab-Israeli relations at the University of Ottawa
Peace at Home
Location & Time: TBA
Violence against women in our homes right here in our community
Brought to you by the Guelph Resource Centre for Gender Empowerment and Diversity
Tues Nov 10
Peace Week Activities in the University Centre Courtyard include...
A Hate Crimes Vigil from 1pm-2pm
A photo exhibit of monumental historical figures and events that have made a strong statement about peace
Painting for the Congo Art Exchange
Paper Crane making and peace message writing
and a dramatic performance
Lecture: "From Child Soldier to Child Activist: The Journey to Hope"
7:00 pm, Peter Clark Hall (Basement University Centre)
Hear the story of Michael Chikwanine, a former child soldier in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Brought to you by the Central Student Association
Wed Nov 11
"Remembrance Day Service"
10:30 am, War Memorial Hall
Brought to you by the University
"Documentary and Discussion:"Rethink Afghanistan"
7 pm, Thornborough 1307
Features experts for Afghanistan, the US and Russia discussing critical issues like military escalation, how escalation will affect Pakistan and the surrounding region, the cost of war, civilian casualties and the rights of Afghan women. Followed by a post-screening discussion
Brought to you by the Central Student Association
7pm Peace Jam and Slam-
join us for a musical/poetic celebration and reflection of peace. If you are a musician or poet and would like to participate, please email [email protected]
Bullring
Brought to you by the Multi-faith Resource Team
Documentary Screening:"Invisible Children"
7 pm, Eccles Centre
Also meet representatives of Invisible Children visiting all the way from San Diego!
Brought to you by Student Housing Services
Thur Nov 12
Lecture: "The Story of Jim Loney"
7 pm, UC 103
Hear the story of a hostage survivor from the war in Iraq
Brought to you by the Multi-Faith Resource Team
Sun Nov 15
Places of Worship Tour
Location & Time: information on how to register for this free event will soon be posted on the uoguelph.ca/~peace site
Join us as we explore 3 different places of worship. We will be going to a Catholic Church, a Sikh Temple near Hamilton, and hopefully a Synagogue here in Guelph.
Brought to you by the Multi-faith Resource Team -
Where
University of Guelph
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When
Nov. 8-15
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Why
"you can bomb the world to pieces but you can't bomb it to peace"- Michael Franti
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Cost
free unless otherwise listed