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Hofstra Spring 2014 Lectures

Hofstra University

THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE AT HOFSTRA Departments of Economics, History and Sociology The Center for Civic Engagement, Long Island Teachers for Human Rights, The Cultural Center and The Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives Present: The International Scene Spring 2014 Lectures: ECONOMIC AND SECURITY CHALLENGES Wed. FEBRUARY 19: Spying on Democracy: Government Surveillance,           Corporate Power … Continue reading Hofstra Spring 2014 Lectures →

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Memorial Day Vigil

Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day Vigil       A Time to Remember                                                9 AM – Noon On May 24 of Memorial Day weekend, thousands of Long Islanders will flock to Jones Beach for the Bethpage Air Show which demonstrates military airpower and weapons. On that same day, peace activists from Long Island will gather for their Tenth … Continue reading Memorial Day Vigil →

South Country Peace Vigil

On Wednesday August 6th, the South Country Peace Group will be holding their vigil to commemorate the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki The silent procession will start at 7:15pm from the sidewalk outside the pillars of Woodland Cemetery on Station Road just south of Head of Neck Road. It will end at the bay where we … Continue reading South Country Peace Vigil →

69th Hiroshima Commemoration

69th Commemoration of Hiroshima Wednesday August 6, 2014 7:30 p.m. “It is Time to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Climate Change and War” A CALL TO CONSCIENCE! Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock 48 Shelter Rock Rd. Manhasset, NY 11030 Music by Willow SPEAKERS: HON. MICHELLE SCHIMEL New York State Assemblywoman MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Professor of History & Harry … Continue reading 69th Hiroshima Commemoration →

2014 Stand Up for the Homeless

St. Joseph's College 155 West Roe Blvd. , Patchogue

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 →

Beyond Growth or Beyond Capitalism – Dr. Richard Smith

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 →

Peace Matters at Hofstra

Brower Hall Rm 101

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 →

A Conversation on the Use of Military Force – Carolyn Eisenberg

Cultural Center Theater, Hofstra University

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 

Int’l Day of Nonviolence w/ The Peace Poets

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 →

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