St.Mary�s University
President's Peace Commission
Fall Program
October 22 - 25, 2007
University Center, Conference Room A
Genocide in Darfur:
Responding to Their Cries
In Darfur, Sudan, a terrible tragedy has been unfolding largely unnoticed by the general public.While acts of genocide are condemned by the international community, few steps have been taken to stop the violence, which has resulted in the death of 400,000 and the displacement of over two million people.
All sessions are free and open to the public
Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Candelight Vigil for Darfur |
| Location: | Assumption Chapel, Reinbolt Hall |
| 7�9 p.m. | The Devil Came on Horseback |
| Location: | University Center, Conference Room A |
| Moderator: | Victoria Smith, educational outreach coordinator, The Devil Came on Horseback documentary |
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 |
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| 9:45�11 a.m. | Brutal History: Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing |
| Invocation: | Rev. Bernard Lee, S.M., Th.D., vice president for Mission and Identity, St.Mary�s |
| Speaker: | Jason Small, deputy director of African Affairs, Sudan Policy Group, U.S.Department of State |
| Moderator: | President Charles L. Cotrell, Ph.D., St.Mary�s |
| 11:10�12:25 p.m. | Stories of Survival: Living Testimonies |
| Speakers: | Jewish Federation - San Antonio, Holocaust survivor Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program, survival story San Antonio Interfaith Darfur Coalition, story of survival from Darfur Papy Mucho, Rwanda genocide survivor and refugee under attack in Congo |
| Moderator: | Wayne Romo*, director, University Ministry, St.Mary�s |
| 12:35�1:50 p.m. | Disaster in Darfur: The Basics |
| Speakers: | Victoria Smith, educational outreach coordinator, The Devil Came on Horseback documentary Jonathan Gurwitz, columnist, San Antonio Express-News |
| Moderator: | Floyd Contreras*, student, St.Mary�s |
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007 |
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| 9:20�10:10 a.m. | The Danger of Indifference |
| Speakers: | Cary Clack, columnist, San Antonio Express-News Rev. Ann Helmke, animating director, San Antonio peaceCENTER Natalie Montelongo, student, St.Mary�s |
| Moderator: | Rev. Lib McGregor Simmons, pastor, University Presbyterian Church |
| 10:20�11:10 a.m. | High Technology and Society: Science, Engineering, and Genocide |
| Speakers: | Fall 2007 High Technology and Society students |
| Moderators: | Rafael Moras, Ph.D., director, graduate engineering program, St.Mary�s Gianantonio �Jonathan� Michelon, professor and administrative assistant, St.Mary�s |
| 11:20�12:10 p.m. | Working for Peace and Justice: Grassroots Response |
| Speakers: | Charles Parker, student, St.Mary�s Susan Smylie, San Antonio Interfaith Darfur Coalition,webmaster, San Antonio Dream for Darfur Torch Run Jordan E.Travis, director of social responsibilities,Volunteer Action Community, Trinity University |
| Moderator: | Misha McDonald*, student, St.Mary�s 12:20�1:10 p.m. Failed Response: International Organizations and International Law |
| 12:20�1:10 p.m. | Failed Response: International Organizations and International Law |
| Speakers: | Boyka Stefanova, Ph.D., political science, UTSA Robert L. Summers, Jr., J.D., School of Law, director, LLM Programs, St.Mary�s |
| Moderator: | Vanessa Col�n*, student, St.Mary�s |
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 |
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| 9:45�11:00 a.m. | Refugee Camps: The Risk of Disease |
| Speakers: | Caesar Ricci, humanitarian medical student, UTHSCSA Paula Walker, director, Refugee Resettlement Program, Catholic Charities of San Antonio |
| Moderator: | Elijah Akhahenda, Ph.D.*, English & Communication studies, St.Mary�s |
| 11:10�12:25 p.m. | The Three Faces of Genocide: Uganda, Kosovo and Darfur |
| Speakers: | Sally M. Baynton, Ph.D.,D.M., director, Composition Bridge Program, English Department, UIW C�line A. Jacquemin, Ph.D.*, political science, director, Undergraduate International Relations Program, St.Mary�s |
| Moderator: | Leona Pallansch, Ph.D.*, political science, director, Graduate International Relations Program, St.Mary�s |
| 12:35�1:50 p.m. | Recovering from Genocide: Truth and Reconciliation H. E. Eng. James Kimonyo, ambassador, Republic of Rwanda, Rev. RudyVela, S.M.,D.Min.*, theology, St.Mary�s |
| Moderator: | Alfonso de la Torre*, student, St.Mary�s |
*PPC Member
President's Peace Commission Mission Statement
The President's Peace Commission fosters an ethical commitment to participate in the establishment of world peace and social justice.The Commission encourages respect for human rights and dignity of all people.The Commission annually hosts symposia that offer opportunities for students, faculty and staff to grow in their active pursuit of peace and justice.Through the symposia and other activities, the Commission seeks to build within the St.Mary�s community a greater awareness of the Roman Catholic and Marianist perspectives on peace and justice.The President's Peace Commission reflects the University community through student, staff and faculty representatives appointed by the University President.
For more information, visit us online at
http://www.stmarytx.edu/ppc/
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