Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement
Day of Dialogue, October 29, 2014
Social Responsibility and Human Security

9:05-10:10 AM, Cultural Center Theater
Defining and Inspiring Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, and Human Security

9:30-11:00 AM, Student Center Theater
Reexamining Presidential leadership on Civil Rights 60 years after Brown vs BOE and 50 years after the Civil Rights Act
Moderator: Prof. Meena Bose, Dept. of Political Science, Director, Peter S. Kalikow Center

Howard Dean, Ed Rollins, Political Commentators
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pro-Publica

10:10-11:05 AM, Cultural Center Theater
Police-Community Relations in the Wake of Ferguson and What Would Dr. King Do in Ferguson and 2014 America?

Jason Starr, New York Civil Liberties Union
Prof. Michael D’Innocenzo, The Harry H. Wachtel Distinguished Professor for the Study of Non-Violent Social Change

11:15-12:40 PM, Cultural Center Theater
“Game Over: How Politics Has Always Turned the Sports World Upside Down”

Dave Zirin, sports journalist
Introduction by Prof. Mary Anne Trasciatti , School of Communications

12:50-1:45 PM, Plaza Room West
Revitalizing Hofstra’s Community with Smart Growth: 

Moderator:  Jeannine Maynard, Greater Uniondale Area Action Committee

Prof. Kari Jensen, Dept. of Global Studies and Geography
Scott Smith, CEO, GreenWay Environmental
Edward Hagenmiller, Hofstra alumnus
Joanna Soares, Hofstra student

12:50-1:45 PM, Cultural Center Theater
The Gaza Crisis and its Aftermath

Moderator: Prof. Carolyn Eisenberg, Dept. of History
Josh Ruebner, National Advocacy Director of the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation,  Washington, D.C.
Prof. Stephanie Nanes, Dept. of Political Science

1:55-2:50 PM, Cultural Center Theater
Understanding ISIS:  Politics, Religion and the Media

Moderator: Prof. Hussein Rashid, Dept. of Religion, Hofstra University
Dr. Janine Davidson, Senior Fellow for Defense Policy, Council on Foreign Relations
Haroon Moghul, Fellow, Institute for Social Policy and Understanding

2:55-4:20 PM, Cultural Center Theater
Evaluation of Obama’s Foreign Policy: Ukraine, the Middle East 

Moderator: Prof. Paul Fritz, Dept. of Political Science
Robert Parry, Consortium News
Dr. Janine Davidson, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

2:55-4:20 PM, Library 246
Social Responsibility and Human Security:  The Vital Role of Community Organizations

Moderator:  Prof. Greg Maney, Dept. of Sociology, Co-Director, Center for Civic Engagement

4:25-5:55 PM, Cultural Center Theater
Long-Term Peace Prospects in the Mideast

Moderator: Prof. Carolyn Eisenberg, HU Dept. of History
Josh Ruebner, National Advocacy Director of the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, Washington, D.C.
Prof. Monroe Freedman, Hofstra University School of Law

5:15-6:10 PM, Library 246
Climate March Roundtable: A Call for Action

Moderator:  Prof. Robert Brinkmann, HU Dept. of Sustainability Studies
with Climate March participants

6:20-7:45 PM, Library 246
Political Fix:  How Do We Get American Politics Back on Track? and “Think 2040”

Prof. Michael D’Innocenzo, The Harry H. Wachtel Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Study of Non-Violent Social Change
Lydia Bowers, Roosevelt Institute
Alyssa O’Brien, Hofstra University student

8:00 PM, Library 246
Campus Conversation: Sexual Violence on College Campuses

For more information contact Prof. Linda Longmire, Linda.A.Longmire@hofstra.edu or Brianna Borresen, bborre4@pride.hofstra.edu