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Please see the University Calendar a list of other diverse programs.

Globalization & Pluralism Series

Faith and Sustainability Panel: Religion and Ecology, The Green Church Movement

Panelists:

• Michael Stinson, Professor of Biology at Southside Virginia Community College
• Susan Hedge, Ecological Educator for the Catholic Diocese of Richmond
• Callie Walker, former United Methodist Pastor and farmer in Amelia, Virginia
• Reverend Pat Watkins, State Director, Virginia Interfaith Power & Light (VIPL) is a non-profit initiative working for a more just, sustainable and healthier creation by reducing the global warming www.vipl.org/

Moderator:

Dr. Carl Riden, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Longwood University, and Dr. Anne C. Lund, Professor of Biology, Hampden-Sydney College 

7 p.m., Wygal Hall

October 16, 2008

Reception to Follow

Campus Week of Dialogue:

http://renewalproject.net.s17607.gridserver.com/dvd

http://www.GreenReportCard.org/

International Awareness Week:

China Series:"Chinese Companies Today & Tomorrow: Crouching Tiger or Hidden Dragon?" with Lily Run Ren, Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business and Economics, Longwood University 

12:30 pm., Dorrill Dining Hall,

Nance Room

November 10, 2008 

Co-Sponsor: US-China Peoples Friendship Association, Central Virginia   

http://www.longwood.edu/uscpfa

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International Awareness Week

Energy Consumption and Conflict in the Developing World: Case Studies from Bolivia and Nigeria Dr. Phillip Cantrell and Dr. William Holliday, History, Political Science, and Philosophy, Longwood University

7 p.m., Wygal Hall

November 11, 2008

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International Awareness Week

Virginia's Environment and Sustainability

“Think Globally, Act Locally: Virginia’s responsibilities and response in addressing climate change”  with Glen Besa,

Chapter Director Sierra Club-Virginia

Introduction of Speaker, Dr. Daniel Druckenbrod, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Longwood University

7:00 pm, Hiner 207

November 13, 2008

http://virginia.sierraclub.org

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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the U.S. Department of Education: http://www.iew.state.gov/

Here are a list of Quizzes that are available at the website above. Please see how you students do on these learning resources.

Global IQ Quiz: GET READY TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORLD!

The Department of State and the Department of Education are pleased to partner with the National Geographic Society, which has provided questions from previous National Geographic Bee competitions for this year's Global IQ Quiz.

The Global IQ Quiz will change periodically, and follow general subject areas (continents, world culture, etc.) Quizzes will be archived in the printable version only.

Take the Geographic Economy Quiz
Printable version of the IEW Geographic Economy Quiz.

Take the Cultural Geography Quiz
Printable version of the IEW Cultural Geography Quiz.

Take the Cities of the World Quiz
Printable version of the IEW Cities of the World Quiz.

Martin Luther King Program:

Jerome Ringo, President of Washington, DC based alt-energy think tank Apollo Alliance and former Chairman of the National Wildlife Federation: Green–Economic Advocate

3:30 pm, Jarman Auditorium

January 22, 2009

Open to the Public by RSVP Only. Phone 434-395-2395

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MLK Service Challenge January 19, 2009 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Volunteer & Service-Learning

http://www.longwood.edu/volunteer/MLK.htm

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Reading of the “I Have a Dream” speech at 12:15 PM on January 22th on the steps of the Lankford Student Union Building

In celebration of Martin Luther King day and as part of the MLK Day Symposium 2008, Longwood University will sponsor the reading of the “I Have a Dream” speech at 12:15 PM on January 22th.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Film Series: TBA

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The Greenwood Library has created an information and curriculum support site for the 2008 MLK Symposium: http://libguides.longwood.edu/mlk. It includes information about MLK speaker Paula Crisostomo, the Los Angeles high school Mexican American student strikes in 1968, the Prince Edward County student strike in 1951 and subsequent school closing, Brown v. Board of Education, and Martin Luther King, Jr.  Books, DVDs and electronic resources in the Greenwood Library are highlighted along with relevant websites.  Users can leave comments and rate resources. 

Sponsors: The Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee,  The Office of the President, The Greenwood Library, The Office of Volunteer & Service-Learning, The Athletics Department, The Dean of Students, The Office of Residential and Commuter Life, Communication and Theatre Department, The Office of Printing Services, Conferences and Scheduling Department, Student Government Association,  Public Relations, The Office of Multicultural Affairs and International Student Services, The Department of Academic Affairs. 

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Chinese New Year Celebration

Traditional Chinese Musical Performance featuring Emily Yap Chua, Associate Professor of Music, Randolph College and Family

7:00pm, Wygal Hall

January 23, 2009

African American History Month:

The Meeting, A one-act play (The Imaginary meeting between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X) featuring The Tony Cosby Theatre Company.

7:00 pm, Wygal Hall

February 3, 2009

Feb. 3, 2009 @ 7:00 PM Wygal Auditorium

Open to the Public

Reception to Follow

Diversity Days  10:

Globalization and Sustainability

Mar. 25, 2009 @ 7:00 PM Wygal Auditorium

Open to the Public

Reception to Follow