The University of New Mexico will host the 2nd Annual Peace and Justice Fair featuring discussions, information, exhibits and performances Wednesday, March 29, from noon to 10 p.m. in the Student Union Building ballrooms.
Students Organizing Action for Peace (S.O.A.P.) and the UNM Peace Studies Program sponsor the event. Co-sponsors include UNM International Programs and the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice.
The theme is "Question Violence: Wage Peace.” Panel discussions will focus on the theory and practice of peace and justice. Topics include interpersonal conflict resolution, protection from violence, ethnic and socio-economic justice, international disarmament, peacekeeping and reconciliation.
Undergraduates will have an opportunity to learn more about UNM’s Peace Studies minor and all students can explore career opportunities in the field of peace and justice, both locally and abroad.
“We welcome the participation of students, faculty and staff, as well as community organizations and individuals,” said Peace Studies Director Jenny Moore, UNM professor of law.
Student and community organizations as well as academic departments involved in Peace Studies or peace and justice activities are encouraged to sponsor a table at the Fair.
For more information contact Desmond Brown at: desib@unm.edu.
Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at March 1, 2006 09:13 AM