2014 STAND UP FOR THE HOMELESS “Unfortunately, Long Island is becoming a typical metro-suburban community where homelessness is often seen as something off the radar,” said Suffolk County Social Services Commissioner Gregory J. Blass. “There is a gap between the homeless and people who can help, and events like Stand Up for the Homeless help … Continue reading 2014 Stand Up for the Homeless
Foreign Policy Challenges: Current Conflicts and Global Climate Change Wednesday, September 17th 2014 2:55pm – 4:20pm Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theatre, Axinn Library Beyond Growth or Beyond Capitalism Dr. Richard Smith Richard Smith is an economic historian who has taught at East-West Center in Honolulu and Rutgers University. His written works on ecology have been … Continue reading Beyond Growth or Beyond Capitalism – Dr. Richard Smith
We will start to host monthly meetings called PEACE MATTERS AT HOFSTRA to continue our conversations, watch films, plan actions on campus to increase awareness on global issues. This will be completely run by students. So join us Thursday 9/18 to catch up, eat pizza and make signs for the Sept. 21 NYC People's Climate … Continue reading Peace Matters at Hofstra
With our future on the line and the whole world watching, we’re taking a stand to bend the course of history. On Sunday, September 21st we’ll take to the streets to demand the world we know is within our reach: a world with an economy that works for people and the planet; a world safe … Continue reading People’s Climate March NYC
A Conversation on the Use of Military Force with Professor Carolyn Eisenberg and Hofstra students A short excerpt of Bill Moyers’ Interview with Andrew Bacevich will be shown. 11:15 a.m -12:30 p.m Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Hofstra University Free Admission More Information: 516-463-5595 International Scene Co- Directors: Professors Martin Melkonian, Linda Longmire and Caroyln Eisenberg
International Day of Nonviolence Remarks by Michael D’Innocenzo, Harry Wachtel Distinguished Teaching Professor for the Study of Non-Violent Social Change, on “We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For” Followed by a performance by The Peace Poets, a collective of artists from the Bronx that celebrate, examine, and advocate for life through music and poetry. … Continue reading Int’l Day of Nonviolence w/ The Peace Poets
The Aftermath of the Gaza: Prospects for Peace between Israel and the Palestinians Peter Beinhart, Professor of Journalism, City University of New York 11:15 a.m -12:30 p.m Guthart Cultural center Theater, Hofstra University Free Admission More Information: 516-463-5595 International Scene Co- Directors: Professors Martin Melkonian, Linda Longmire and Caroyln Eisenberg
Executive Director Margaret Melkonian and Peace board member Michael D'Innocenzo will be working with Adelphi University's Political Science department to facilitate the US Role in the World on October 23rd at 1:30pm Suggested Readings: 1. Michael J. Mazarr, "The Risks of Ignoring Strategic Insolvency," http://csis.org/files/publication/twq12FallMazarr.pdf 2.Excerpt from Andrew Bacevich's book, "The Limits of Power: The … Continue reading Workshop at Adelphi University
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 … Continue reading Hofstra’s Day of Dialogue