Rally campaigns for peace
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Rebecca Daly
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John Young, a minister at Unitarian Universalist Church, spoke at the Nov. 5 Rally for Peace and Change at the University of North Florida about Gandhi's nonviolent approach. Several speakers called for change in the approach to the war in Iraq.
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By Matt Coleman
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
The steady rain didn't stop more than 75 people from attending the Rally for Peace and Change Nov. 5 at the University of North Florida.
The event was originally scheduled to be held in front of the Gandhi memorial statue, but was moved to an auditorium in Building 14 due to weather concerns.
Assembled in a joint effort by the Northeast Florida Progressive Coalition and the UNF Department of Psychology, the rally featured speeches from representatives of the American Civil Liberties Union, Veterans for Peace and Wage Peace. UNF faculty, staff and students were also present during the rally.
Chris Williams, a senior psychology major, was in attendance. A former Air Force member, Williams left the armed services to pursue the more "peaceful aspects in life."
"I heard about the rally from Dr. Eisler and I wanted to see what it was about and who was involved," Williams said.
Dr. John Eisler, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, helped organize the event.
"The Gandhi statue was the impetus for the Rally for Peace," Eisler said. "After it came to campus, we felt that the statue could serve as the backdrop for an event that promotes peace, justice, strength and solidarity."
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Nora Roberts to visit campus
By Tami Livingston
NEWS EDITOR
Best-selling fiction author Nora Roberts will visit the University of North Florida to discuss her newest novel and answer questions from her fans and the community.
Roberts will speak at the University Center at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 about her latest novel, "Born In Death."
She will also participate in a question and answer session with the audience, moderated by First Coast News anchor Donna Hicken. A book-signing will follow.
Dr. Annabel Brooks, events coordinator and research associate in the UNF Women's Center, said approximately 800 people are expected to attend the event, which is sponsored by the UNF Women's Center, Books-A-Million Inc., and UNF's Lifelong Learning Institute.
Strong women and women who win are both recurrent themes in her literature and Roberts plans to discuss both at the event, she said.
"I particularly like to write about strong women," Roberts said. "Or women who find their strength in the story."
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