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Proposals sought for “World Conversations”
November 17, 2006
The Wang Center for International Programs is seeking proposals from students, faculty and staff for presentations or panel discussions to be made during the World Conversations: Voices from Around the Globe event planned for Feb. 22-23.
The two-day event is intended to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Wang Center, welcome a contingent from the government of Trinidad and help engage the broader community, including Parkland and Tacoma, in meaningful conversations about global issues.
In addition to several dance and musical events, the program will feature panel discussions on a variety of topics with global implications. It is for this part of the program that the Wang Center is seeking proposals. The previous deadline of Nov. 20 to submit proposals has been extended until Nov. 27.
“We are particularly interested in student presentations, or proposals that involve students,” said Becky Nash, senior administrative assistant at the Wang Center.
Examples of topics already in the lineup include a discussion of the impact of oil development on indigenous people in Ecuador and journalism at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Nash said it may be helpful for people interested in submitting a proposal to think about the four areas around which students taking J-Term courses off campus are considering: stereotypes, people, values and voice.
Proposals should include the title of the presentation, a brief synopsis of the topic, names of participants, preferred time slot on Friday, Feb. 23 (8-9:05 a.m., 9:15-10:20 a.m., 12:30-1:35 p.m. or 1:45-2:50 p.m.), your name, your year and major, and contact information. Forms are also available at the Wang Center. Submit proposals directly to Nash at nashbl@plu.edu or in person at the Wang Center.
Planning for the February event is still underway, but it will include food from around the world, dancers and music from Trinidad and beyond, and a series of interesting discussions on global topics. Also in line to kick things off on Feb. 22 is a speech by Ann Jones, whose work with nongovernmental organizations in Afghanistan was the basis of her book, “Life Without Peace in Afghanistan.”
To learn more about the event or to download a proposal form, click here.
Photo by Lindsey Paxton.
In addition to several dance and musical events, the program will feature panel discussions on a variety of topics with global implications. It is for this part of the program that the Wang Center is seeking proposals. The previous deadline of Nov. 20 to submit proposals has been extended until Nov. 27.
“We are particularly interested in student presentations, or proposals that involve students,” said Becky Nash, senior administrative assistant at the Wang Center.
Examples of topics already in the lineup include a discussion of the impact of oil development on indigenous people in Ecuador and journalism at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Nash said it may be helpful for people interested in submitting a proposal to think about the four areas around which students taking J-Term courses off campus are considering: stereotypes, people, values and voice.
Proposals should include the title of the presentation, a brief synopsis of the topic, names of participants, preferred time slot on Friday, Feb. 23 (8-9:05 a.m., 9:15-10:20 a.m., 12:30-1:35 p.m. or 1:45-2:50 p.m.), your name, your year and major, and contact information. Forms are also available at the Wang Center. Submit proposals directly to Nash at nashbl@plu.edu or in person at the Wang Center.
Planning for the February event is still underway, but it will include food from around the world, dancers and music from Trinidad and beyond, and a series of interesting discussions on global topics. Also in line to kick things off on Feb. 22 is a speech by Ann Jones, whose work with nongovernmental organizations in Afghanistan was the basis of her book, “Life Without Peace in Afghanistan.”
To learn more about the event or to download a proposal form, click here.
Photo by Lindsey Paxton.