2008 Woodie Awards
Happenings
Issue date: 2/19/08 Section: Happenings
African extravaganza
African Extravaganza is being held this week. On Wednesday, a photo exhibit is being unveiled that shows the cultures that will be celebrated throughout the week. It will be on display until the end of the week. The exhibit opens at 5 p.m. outside Driscoll Ballroom.
Later that evening, four refugees will participate in a panel discussion and tell their stories. "Voices from Refugees" is taking place from 7-9 p.m. in Davis Auditorium.
Refugees from Sudan, Burma, Somalia and Iraq will discuss their tales of fear, courage and triumph. The event is free for everyone.
On Thursday, the diversity of cultures and talents found in Africa will be celebrated. The event will feature African food vendors, fair trade goods for sale, speakers, entertainment and dancing. It is being held in Driscoll Ballroom and on Driscoll Bridge from 6-9 p.m. The event is free for everyone.
For more information, contact Kevin Mohatt at 303.238.2101 or kmohatt@africancommunitycenter.net.
Documentary on street children
A screening of the documentary "The Street Children of Kinshasa" and a talk by director Gilbert Mulamba is being hosted by the Graduate School of International Studies tonight. The documentary serves as an alarm for the crisis of street children, who can be found in poor nations around the world.
The number of street children has risen dramatically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to a number of factors. The issue threatens to hinder any development plans for the future of the DRC.
The screening will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Cyber Café in GSIS. For more information, visit http://www.drcongochildren.org.
Palestinian refugees' discussion
Abdelmahdi Al-soudi, a visiting professor from Jordan, will be leading a lecture and discussion on the various issues surrounding Palestinian refugees throughout the Middle East, including political, social and economic factors.
African Extravaganza is being held this week. On Wednesday, a photo exhibit is being unveiled that shows the cultures that will be celebrated throughout the week. It will be on display until the end of the week. The exhibit opens at 5 p.m. outside Driscoll Ballroom.
Later that evening, four refugees will participate in a panel discussion and tell their stories. "Voices from Refugees" is taking place from 7-9 p.m. in Davis Auditorium.
Refugees from Sudan, Burma, Somalia and Iraq will discuss their tales of fear, courage and triumph. The event is free for everyone.
On Thursday, the diversity of cultures and talents found in Africa will be celebrated. The event will feature African food vendors, fair trade goods for sale, speakers, entertainment and dancing. It is being held in Driscoll Ballroom and on Driscoll Bridge from 6-9 p.m. The event is free for everyone.
For more information, contact Kevin Mohatt at 303.238.2101 or kmohatt@africancommunitycenter.net.
Documentary on street children
A screening of the documentary "The Street Children of Kinshasa" and a talk by director Gilbert Mulamba is being hosted by the Graduate School of International Studies tonight. The documentary serves as an alarm for the crisis of street children, who can be found in poor nations around the world.
The number of street children has risen dramatically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to a number of factors. The issue threatens to hinder any development plans for the future of the DRC.
The screening will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Cyber Café in GSIS. For more information, visit http://www.drcongochildren.org.
Palestinian refugees' discussion
Abdelmahdi Al-soudi, a visiting professor from Jordan, will be leading a lecture and discussion on the various issues surrounding Palestinian refugees throughout the Middle East, including political, social and economic factors.
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