Pacific Lutheran University + Wang Center for International Programs
The Wang Center for International Programs at Pacific Lutheran University invites you to “WORLD CONVERSATIONS: VOICES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE,” February 22 – 23
The World Comes to PLU
In February, join presentations by students, faculty and visitors. Participate in thoughtful dialogue about our changing world. Engage the community on issues of justice, health, sustainability and peace. Celebrate with music, dance and food from around the globe. In January, check out the study away blog with messages and photos from all corners of the world. www.studyaway.plu.edu
Follow along as a group of fledgling journalists explores Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia and examines how TV, print, radio and Internet journalism differs Down Under. This group of students is keeping a blog on The News Tribune's Web site: http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/australia/.
Thursday, February 22
7 p.m., Lagerquist Hall
“Women in post-Taliban Afghanistan”
With renowned author, journalist and photographer
Ann Jones, author of Kabul in Winter
(Click here to view the live lecture by Ann Jones)
Friday, February 23
8 a.m. – 2:50 p.m., University Center
Presentations by students and faculty on issues of justice, health, sustainability and peace
(Click here for full schedule of all topics and speakers)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Chris Knutzen Hall
Special address by Walter F. Mondale, former Vice President of the United States -- “The Changing World Conversation”
(Click here to view former Vice President Mondale's address)
5:30 – 7 p.m., University Center
“Global Café” international dinner
Tickets free but required; call Campus Concierge at 253-535-7411
7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Lagerquist Hall
A world music event featuring performers and musicians from Trinidad and Tobago
For more information, call the Wang Center for International Programs at 253-535-7577
Sponsored by ASPLU, President's Office, Wild Hope Project