Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies Student Conference
The Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies23rd Annual Student Conference
Building a New Earth: Pathways of Peace and Justice
Marian University, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
April 17, 2009
The Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies invites college and university students from Wisconsin and surrounding states to send in submissions for its 23rd Annual Student Conference. The conference is open to students from all disciplines and seeks submissions on the theme “Building a New Earth: Pathways of Peace and Justice.” Submissions should address these related questions:
- What do the natural and environmental sciences teach groups and individuals about the practices necessary to establish peace and justice?
- How will relationships among governments, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, corporations and citizen activists change in order to build a world that transcends national boundaries?
- What are some innovative responses to local and global issues, such as environmental and health issues, which go beyond traditional solutions and structures?
- How have the actions of groups addressing global climate change made the earth a more peaceful and just place to live?
- What new philosophies and theologies are needed to permit peace and justice to prevail on the Planet Earth?
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Anna Baltzer A Jewish-American granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and volunteer for the International Women’s Peace Service; Documenter of human rights violations & supporter of Palestinian-led nonviolent resistance to Occupation. Her slides, stories, & book Witness in Palestine, recount first-hand experiences with the conflict while living with Palestinians in the West Bank. Her objective is to share information difficult to obtain through US mainstream media sources, and to encourage dialogue towards taking action for peace with justice.
PAPERS: Papers for the conference should be 5-15 pages in length and based on individual or collaborative research and critical thinking. All research must be documented. Presenters will have 10-15 minutes to present a summary of their paper at the conference.
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS: Students may propose a full round table with at least three participants. Proposals should contain a one-page description of the issue to be discussed, as well as the names and addresses of the participants.
CREATIVE WRITING and the ARTS: Creative writing and other artistic expressions on the topic may include poems, short stories, visual art, songs, brief performance art, and theater.
TENATIVE SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
8:30 Registration
9 - 10:30 Keynote Address- Anna Baltzer
10:45-12:15 Morning Session – Student Presentations
12:15-1:15 Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 Afternoon Session – Student Presentations
3:15 Awards
7:00-8:30 Anna Baltzer - Public Presentation
Registration form: Click here. Registration for the meeting is due April 1, 2009
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www.wisconsin-institute.org
