Africa: Continent Deconstructed
<p> <strong>Africa: Continent Deconstructed </strong></p> <div class="grid-12 page-content col-border" sizcache0836509779216019="0" sizset="56"> <h2> <em>Thursday, October 18 </em></h2> <p> <strong><u>Citizen Diplomacy In Action</u></strong></p> <p> <em>Africa: Continent Deconstructed Series </em></p> <p> Members of the Norfolk Sister City Association, Tema, Ghana committee will share information about the organization, role, activity and impact.</p> <p> <u><strong>Presenter</strong></u>: Diana Chappell-Lewis, Norfolk Sister City Association, Tema, Ghana Chair</p> <p sizcache0836509779216019="0" sizset="56"> For more information about NSCA, see : <a href="http://www.norfolksistercities.org/">http://www.norfolksistercities.org</a></p> <p> <strong>Sponsored by</strong> the Office of Intercultural Relations and the Norfolk Sister City Association.</p> <p sizcache0836509779216019="0" sizset="57"> For more info: contact OIR at <a href="mailto:oir@odu.edu">oir@odu.edu</a>, (757) 683-4406, or odu.edu/oir</p> <p> </p> <p> Date: Thu, 10/18 12:00pm - 1:30pm</p> <p> Location: Webb University Ctr.</p> <p> Room: Intercultural Center, 2114 Webb</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>Senegal: Mixed Images of a Complex Nation </u></strong></p> <p> <em>Africa: Continent Deconstructed Series </em></p> <p> Learn about the experiences of 17 students and faculty who traveled to West Africa. Find ways to connect with organizations. Enjoy photos and artifacts.</p> <p> <strong><u>Presentations by: </u></strong></p> <p> Kathy Gause</p> <p> Gertrude Baidoo</p> <p> Patricia Arruda</p> <p> Tara S. Burke</p> <p> Keisha Monge</p> <p> Halie Hovenga</p> <p> With <em>Marie-Pierre Mbaye Myrick</em>, co-leader of the program, and <em>Yvette Pearson</em>, Acting Chair, Women's Studies.</p> <p> <strong>Sponsored by</strong> the African Caribbean Association, Office of Intercultural Relations, Office of Study Abroad, Student Engagement and Enrollment Services, and the Women's Studies Department.</p> <p sizcache0836509779216019="0" sizset="58"> For more information, contact OIR at <a href="mailto:oir@odu.edu">oir@odu.edu</a> or 757-683-4406, or visit odu.edu/oir.</p> <p> </p> <p> Date: Thu, 10/18 2:00pm - 3:30pm</p> <p> Location: Batten Arts and Letters</p> <p> Room: Burgess Room, BAL 9024 9th Floor</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>Gender, Civil Society and Peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of Congo </u></strong></p> <p> <em>Africa: Continent Deconstructed Series </em></p> <p> Sadly known as the world capital of rape, the DRC presents a complex reality where the international community duels with multidimensional challenges on the ground. Considering the country`s own historic and cultural characteristics, this presentation will discuss the nature of sexual violence in the DRC and will focus on the initiatives undertaken by the international community to tackle this problem.</p> <p> <strong><u>Presenter:</u></strong> Renata Giannini</p> <p> <strong>Sponsored by</strong> the Graduate Program of International Studies and the Office of Intercultural Relations.</p> <p sizcache0836509779216019="0" sizset="59"> For more info: contact OIR at <a href="mailto:oir@odu.edu">oir@odu.edu</a>, (757) 683-4406, or odu.edu/oir</p> <p> </p> <p> Date: Thu, 10/18 4:00pm - 5:00pm</p> <p> Location: Webb University Ctr.</p> <p> Room: Potomac York River Rooms</p> </div> <p> </p>
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Date: Mon Oct 15 09:14:10 EDT 2012