It was 35 seconds that shook the world and left devastation in its wake. The January 12th earthquake in Haiti killed more than 200,000 people and unleashed complex debates about the causes and responses to Haiti’s poverty and vulnerability. The public is welcome to attend a free, public dialogue to further our understanding of Haiti’s future, co-hosted by the Global College and Menno Simons College.
WHAT: Aftershocks in Haiti: Doing Good in the Long Term
a round table discussion
WHEN: Thursday, February 25, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Room 3C01 – 3rd floor, Centennial Hall
The University of Winnipeg
WHO:
Panelists:
Ruthy Charlot, sessional instructor, Menno Simons College,Conflict Resolution Studies;
Ray Vander Zaag, Assistant Professor of International Development Studies;
Ross McCormack, Professor of History and Director of the Institute for Political and Cultural Studies of the Americas at the Global College;
Alix Jean Paul, Retired High School Teacher;Community Development and Capacity Building Consultant;
Moderator:
Marilou McPhedran, Principal, Global College
MEDIA CONTACT
Diane Poulin, Communications Officer, The University of Winnipeg
P: 204.988-7135, E: d.poulin@uwinnipeg.ca
