Symposium Program
Theory and Practice for Peace in Troubled Times
October 4-6, 2007 / University of North Florida / Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Symposium Day 1 - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4: LAZZARA HALL (Fine Arts Center)
Registration/Check-In
5-7:30pm Symposium Registration in Lobby of the UNF Fine Arts Center
Peace Art Exhibitions in Lobby of Fine Arts Center:
Huong's Peace Mural; LaMantia's Peace Illuminations;
Preliminary Events and Opening Ceremonies
5:30-6pm Meditation For Peace: UNF Art Gallery / Bldg 2
This optional guided meditation offers a peacebuilding precursor to the
Conflict Transformation Symposium. Light refreshments will be
served. Facilitated by Shelly Clay-Robison.
6:15-7:00 VIP Reception (Lazzara Hall, BackStage)
Honoring: Douglas Roche, Huong, and Ravindra Kumar;
Entertainment by UNF Percussion Ensemble;
Hors D'oeuvres and Cash Bar; Roche BooK Signing;
(This function is Limited to the Registrants of the full 3-day Symposium and its Sponsors;)
6:45-7:00 UNF Drumline; Closing of the Peace Festival on the Green
7:00 Call to Symposium / Bell Ringing
Charlotte Mabrey and UNF Percussion Ensemble
(Steps of Fine Arts Center/Lazzara Hall);
7:15 Doors Open to Lazzara Hall.
Percussion Ensemble leads the way into Lazzara, participants following;
7:30 Opening Plenary Session
- Welcome and Introductory Remarks (Candice Carter, Ph.D., UNF Peace Education Partners)
- Introduction of Huong: (John Frank, Ed.D., PAW/CT Symposium Coord.)
Reflections by the Artist
- Introduction of Hon. Douglas Roche (Henry Thomas, D.P.A., UNF Florida Ctr for Public and International Policy)
- Keynote Address: Hon. Douglas Roche -The Rising Global Conscience
Already the 21st Century looks like a repeat of the 20th: every day brings more news of war, poverty, human rights violations and destruction of the environment. This is discouraging,but underneath the surface, something is happening to lift up humanity. An awakening of concern about how we human beings treat one another on the planet is taking place. This has tremendous possibilities for moving the world forward to a new era of peace. In fact, this new awareness of a global conscience is the great untold story of our time. A new caring for the wholeness of life is being defined. Humanity is learning to understand all of our human relationships, our relationship with the Earth, and how to govern for the common good. This is the stirring of a global conscience.
- Questions and Answers / Open Microphone
- Overview of Symposium for next 2-days (Dr. Candice Carter)
9:00 Candlelight Meditation and InterFaith Prayer Vigil for Peace
(UNF InterFaith Center/ On the Green)
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Symposium Day 2 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5: UNIVERSITY CENTER
8:00 Registration
Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:30 Breakout Session A (TWO concurrent Presentation Panels
A1: Interethnic Conflict Transformation: Conditions and Capacities;
A2: Talking the Walk: Discursive Engagements in Pursuit of Peace;
10:30-10-45: Coffee/Tea Break
10:45-12:15 Breakout Session B (TWO concurrent Presentation Panels)
B1: Constructing Peace in Africa;
B2: Restorative ImperativeS
12:30 Luncheon
- Gathering Reflection: Oh Africa! (Music/Video Presentation)
- Welcome (Dr. Candice Carter, UNF Peace Education Partners)
- Luncheon Meal
- Introduction of Speaker: TBA
- Keynoter: Nancy Soderberg, Ph.D.
Conflict Transformation: Beyond the Superpower Myth.
As the lone superpower, USA has the unrivaled military presence in the world. However, military might alone cannot ensure safety. In recent years, USA fell victim to the myth that we could spread democracy, counter proliferation, defeat terrorism, and keep ourselves safe primarily through military means. The war in Iraq is the most costly example of this myth, but others abound, such as the rise of anti-Americanism around the world, the growing threat of proliferation, in addition to the global threats of crime, drugs, and environmental warming. Only by abandoning the myth, engaging the world's allies, and rebuilding the global '’rules of the road’ can this nation once again become the great persuader, not the sole enforcer. Only then will it be safer.
- Questions and Answers
- Announcements
2:30-4:00 Breakout Session C (TWO concurrent Presentation Panels)
C1: Meso Mitigations;
C2: Psychological Processes;
4-7pm FREE TIME <Dinner on Your Own>
7-9pm Evening Function: Film Screening - The Power of Forgiveness
Hosted by WJCT Public Television, 100 Festival Park Road, in downtown Jacksonville. Filmmaker
Martin Doblmeier will facilitate a Q & A session following the screening. Directions to WJCT.
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Symposium Day 3 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6: UNIVERSITY CENTER
8:00 Registration for "Saturday Only" Symposium Participants
Continental Breakfast
8:30 Morning Plenary:
Conflict Transformation Studies at UNF: Expanding the University
and Community Partnership
A facilitated Panel Dialogue among faculty members of UNF's
Peace Education Partners and Symposium Participants;
9:15-10:45 Breakout Session D (TWO concurrent Presentation Panels)
D1: Educational Responses
D2: Transformative Activism
10:45-11:00 Coffee/Tea Break
11:00-12:30 Violence in Jacksonville: A Community Forum
A panel of persons representing several organizations and initiatives will posture diverse
approaches to the problem of violence in our community. Following their presentation,
symposium participants will be invited to offer commentary and ask questions.
Facilitated by Dr. Henry Thomas;
Panelists:
-- Juan Grey and Desmond Muhammad (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)
-- Charlene Taylor Hill (Jacksonville Human Rights Commission)
-- Lonnie Foster (Jax Murder Ban Campaign)
-- Heart Phoenix and Jeffrey Weisberg
(Peace Alliance Foundation)
-- Bobbie O'Connor (One Jax)
12:45 Closing Luncheon
This innovation session will be an interactive opportunity to explore how conflict transformation begins and ends with personal transformation. The session will be set within the context of conflict transformation in Jacksonville's diverse communities.
Questions and Answers
Directives for this Evening's Functions/Downtown Jacksonville
- Closing Song: Flag of the Living Stars
(Music Video selection from "The Mountain of Peace," by UNF alumna Frances Key)
2:30 Symposium Adjourns
CLOSING FUNCTIONS OF Peace Awareness Week
WALKING THE TALK:
The Following Events are designed to facilitate a transition from Dialogue in the Symposium to Action in the Community. These events are open to all Symposium Participants as well as citizens of Jacksonville.
5:00 Community Walk for Peace and Healing;Friendship Fountain
We gather at Friendship Fountain, in downtown Jacksonville, for a short program, followed by a Walk across the Main Street Bridge to the Jacksonville Main Library on Laura Street. (Approximately 1/2 mile)
6:15 Peacemakers' Reception: Jacksonville Library Conference Center
Participants completing the Walk will partake in a complimentary light meal while they network and build community; Hosted by Gandhi Memorial Society and Wage Peace Jacksonville, Inc.
7:00 Jacksonville, On the Topic of Peace Library Auditorium
Don't miss this conclusion to UNF's Conflict Transformation Symposium and Peace Awareness Week. The program will feature a multi-media presentation by the Peace Alliance Campaign to Establish a US. Department of Peace;
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