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2008

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President's Commission on Disability Issues

President Mote's Commission on Disability Issues meets annually to encourage disabled students, faculty, staff and other interested campus parties to air and discuss issues before the commission that impact access to campus resources and services for people with disabilities. The commission then reports the findings of the forum back to the president.

In addition to being a cultural hub to the campus community, McKeldin Library is also centrally located and one of the most accessible locations on campus for wheelchair and motor-impaired students, faculty and staff.

When: Join us at 3:15 on Monday, May 5th, 2008.
Where: The event will be held in the Special Events Room, located at 6137 McKeldin Library.

Dining Services will cater this event.

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What: Provost's Conversations on Diversity, Democracy, and Higher Education----The Final Event of Spring 2008

Presentation: “Stopping Genocide in Darfur: What You Can Do": An Informative Briefing by John Prendergast, Author and Human Rights Activist

Mr. Prendergast is the co-chair of the Enough Project , founded in 2006 to promote peace and help end genocide and crimes against humanity. He has worked on crises in Africa for over twenty years, especially as the Director of African Affairs for the National Security Council (1996-1999), and as a Special Advisor to the Department of State (1999-2001).

Mr. Prendergast co-authored his most recent book with actor Don Cheadle, Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond (2007).

When: All are welcome at 7 PM, Wednesday, April 23.
Where: The event will be in the Hoff Theater, located in the Stamp Student Union.




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