Final Week - Townhall Advertising
Friday, April 22, 2005, 06:35 PM
This is an exciting time... not because of upcoming finals, but because our townhall discussion on The Future of U.S. and U.N. Relations is now exactly 1-week away!!! We encourage you to share this news via email to your friends, coworkers, and others in the community so that this will be our best townhall to date!
Here's what you can do to help:
• Now-Friday: Download and read some of the suggested reading articles
• Saturday: study for finals -- then go see The Interpreter with a friend
• Thursday: check out the AID booth from 10-12 in MBSC for info, help pass out flyers
• Friday: come show your support and Get Informed! from 6-8pm!
The officers will be in Lincoln this weekend for a workshop retreat generously sponsored by The Stanley Foundation - who also makes our US and UN discussion possible nation-wide. We hope to bring back a lot for an engaging townhall on the 29th!
-Brian, VP AID Omaha
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( 2.9 / 78 )Townhall - US and UN - April 29th
Monday, April 11, 2005, 01:09 PM
Update Photos: are now available online
Announcing:
The 2nd townhall event by Americans for Informed Democracy - Omaha to discuss the current global issue of reform in the United Nations, and the relationship between the United Nations and the United States. The general public is invited, free pizza will be available, and this will be a great opportunity to exchange diverse viewpoints on such a hot topics as "U.N. Reform" and the "nomination of John Bolton" as we try to find common ground on this discussion which will address "The Future of U.S. and U.N. Relations".
Friday April 29th @ 6:00-8:00pm
Council Room, Milo Bail Student Center
University of Nebraska at Omaha campus, 6001 Dodge St. Omaha, NE
Refreshments will be provided
See the map and directions for information on how to get here.
Please see and share with others our townhall flyer in PDF and DOC format as well as townhall posters in PDF or DOC format for maximum impact and publicity. The new speaker posters in DOC and PDF format are the best attention getters.
Suggested Reading:
• U.N. Reform Report from Kofi Annan
• BBC Article Summary of U.N. Reform Report
• Economist editorial on UN reform plan
• Criticism of UN reform plan from Claudia Rosett, a journalist-in-residence with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
• Poll on International Public Attitudes toward UN Reform
• See previously posted news articles about reform as well
Distinguished Panelists:
Dr. Manfred Wogugu - UNO, Formerly of the U.N. for 20 years, Professor of Black Studies
Michael Kelly - Creighton University, Associate Professor of Law. Equal Justice in the Balance: America's Legal Response to the Emerging Terrorist Threat - Author, Nowhere to Hide: Defeat of the Sovereign Immunity Defense for Crimes of Genocide &
the Trials of Slobodan Milosevic and Saddam Hussein - Author
Dr. Sajda Qureshi - UNO, Professor of Information Systems and Quantative Analysis. Information Technology for Development - Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Sung Pae - Bellevue University, Professor of Political Science
Moderator: Katie Tamisiea - UNO, Model United Nations - Director
Background:
Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) is a non-partisan student organization on more than 175 university campuses that promotes global understanding by coordinating town hall meetings on America’s role in the world and by publishing opinion pieces and reports on issues of global importance. Through these efforts, AID seeks to inspire a more collaborative U.S. foreign policy and a new generation of internationalist leaders who can lead America in an increasingly interdependent world.
Updated: Speaker Bios:
Dr. Mandred Wogugu worked for over 20 years as a United Nations Expert teaching and advising on population and development issues in Africa. Between 1989 and 1999 Dr. Wogugu served as the International Labor Organization’s Population and Development Advisor to the Govenments of Uganda and Botswana respectively. Prior to this period, he has taught Demography at the United Nations Regional Institute For Population Studies, at the University of Ghana, Legon. Dr. Wogugu has also participated and led some UN-sponsored technical advisory missions to South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Somalia, Tanzania, Kenya, Liberia, Sierra Leon, The Gambia and Mozambique.
Michael Kelly is an Associate Professor of Law at Creighton University. He received his LL.M. (Masters of Law) in International & Comparative Law with distinction from Georgetown University in 1996, his Juris Doctor in 1994 and Bachelor of Arts in 1990 from Indiana University. Following graduation from law school, Professor Kelly served as an attorney in the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Professor Kelly is author of the forthcoming book “Nowhere to Hide: Defeat of the Sovereign Immunity Defense for Crimes of Genocide & the Trials of Slobodan Milosevic and Saddam Hussein” (Peter Lang Pub. 2005), and co-author of the book “Equal Justice in the Balance: Americas Legal Responses to the Emerging Terrorist Threat” (Univ. of Mich. Press 2004). He has published articles on a variety of issues, including international use of force theory, federal law governing disposal of Native American remains, extradition, and the international black market in art and antiquities. Professor Kelly has presented his ideas on United Nations Security Council reform at the Academic Council of the U.N. System in New York and at the Irish Association of Law Teachers in Derry. His Op-Ed columns have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, San Diego Union Tribune, Detroit News, Chicago Sun-Times and Houston Chronicle.
Dr. Qureshi is a professor in Information Systems and Quantative Analysis at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Her research interests lie in the effects of IT on economic and social development. As part of this, Dr. Qureshi edits a journal in this area, “Information Technology for Development” and works regularly with experts from the various UN agencies (ITU, UNDP, UNESCO and FAO). A particular activity that is taking up a lot of time lately is WSIS (World Summit on the Information Society) organised by the UN’s ITU (International Telecommunications Union) and the Tunisian Government. For this event, she and her Journal’s board members are currently organising 15 panels and workshops as a global event on IT for Development to take place in November 2005. Dr. Qureshi is currently working with the Secretary General of the United Nation’s ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Task Force on a memorandum of understanding with UNO to share research data and carry out studies in this area. (more background on website)
Dr. Sung Pae is a professor of political science and the department chair at Bellevue University. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science form the University of Kansas with a specialization in Comparative Politics and International Relations, and an area of speciality in East Asia. At Bellevue University was also the chair for the Division of Social Sciences from 1981-2000. He has 2 publications concentrated on Korea, including “Testing Democratic Theories in Korea” published in 1986 and “Korea Leading Developing Nations: Economy, Democracy, and Welfare” published in 1992. Dr. Pae has also most recently served as a particpant in a round table for a conference at the University of Oxford in August of 2004.
Moderator Katie Tamisiea is a student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and was director of the 2005 Model United Nations conference at UNO, a program which aims to introduce area high school students to the experience of international debate and compromise, and seeks to encourage in these emerging leaders the development of global perspectives and the desire to work cooperatively toward realistic and diplomatic solutions for our world.
Brought to you in association with: The Stanley Foundation, American Democracy Project, Amnesty International, Asian American Cultural Society, UNO College Democrats, Goodrich Student Organization, Pan African Student Organization, UNO Republicans, Goodrich Program, International Studies and Programs, Dept. of Political Science, UNO Student Government
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( 3 / 82 )Videoconference - US and UN - April 14th
Monday, April 11, 2005, 01:03 PM
We will be hosting another international videoconference on Thursday April 14th from 8:00-9:45am in Allwine Hall Room 308, on the UNO campus. All are invited and free food will be available. This discussion will address "The Future of U.S. and U.N. Relations" and will be a great opportunity to share and exchange viewpoints with students abroad in Bulgaria, Panama, and 2 other non-US sites. Please see and share with others our videoconference flyer in PDF and DOC format.
Suggested Reading:
• U.N. Reform Report from Kofi Annan
• BBC Article Summary of U.N. Reform Report
• Economist editorial on UN reform plan
• Criticism of UN reform plan from Claudia Rosett, a journalist-in-residence with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
• Poll on International Public Attitudes toward UN Reform
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( 3.1 / 93 )Meeting Friday the 8th 2pm
Thursday, April 7, 2005, 08:58 AM
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We will be meeting at Don Carmelo's on 35th and Farnam Friday, April 8th at 2pm.
The meeting will have many topics to cover including :
1. Questions for our speakers at the April 29th town hall meeting on US-UN Relations.
2. Providing clear understanding of Officer duties.
3. Discussion of Saturday's Peace Expo
4. Participants in the April 14th teleconference.
Last but certainly not least we will be looking for a Publicity Chairperson. This person will have the responsibilities of :
- Providing information to all upcoming events to the proper sources
- Go personally to classes and speak or schedule a speaker for classes
- Oversee the creation of Flyers
- Be the media liason for AID Omaha (i.e. Radio, Television, Newspapers)
If you know anyone or if you are interested in this position please contact one of the officers or bring them to a meeting.
See you Friday-Craig
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( 2.9 / 76 )Peace & Justice Expo - Saturday April 9th
Wednesday, March 30, 2005, 12:34 PM
Omaha Americans for Informed Democracy along with 56 other organizations will take part in the 2nd annual Omaha Peace & Justice Expo. The event takes place from 1:00 - 6:00 pm on April 9th at the Lewis & Clark Middle School - 6901 Burt St, in Omaha (map). Admission is free with a suggested $5 donation. All EXPO Information is available on ProgressiveOmaha.Com.
The keynote speaker will be, AMY GOODMAN - the award-winning journalist, host of "Democracy Now!", and author of "The Exception to the Rulers". The keynote address will begin at 1:00 pm entitled "Independent Media in a Time of War" -- SEE and LISTEN to the Online Presentation!!!
Other UNO organizations include: Amnesty International, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, and the UNO School of Social Work.
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( 2.9 / 97 )Officer Elections Friday April 1
Monday, March 28, 2005, 01:20 PM
We will have our first officer elections this Friday April 1st from 2:00pm in the State Room of MBSC. If you'd like to run for office, please see the responsibilities outlined in the constitution which is available in several formats.[ add comment ] | permalink |
( 2.9 / 89 )Dialogue with Sudanese for Solutions
Saturday, March 26, 2005, 06:02 AM
Thanks to Peter Muon for forwarding to me the following event announcement:
Dr. Dorian Crosby (Black Studies, Political Science, and Women's Studies) has organized a community-oriented dialogue with and for Sudanese people in Omaha. It is entitled Omaha and the Sudanese: A Dialogue towards Solutions and will take place April 2 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Educare Building, 2123 Paul Street in Omaha, Nebraska. More information in the press release, official poster, or by calling 554-2412.
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( 3 / 86 )Meeting Friday March 25th, Videocon March 30th
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, 01:08 PM
We will meet in the Council Room on Friday March 25th @ 1:00pm to discuss potential speakers for our upcoming town hall meeting, and also prepare for our video conference on March 30th.
Our first international videoconference will take place on Wednesday March 30th @ 8:00-10:00am in Allwine Hall room 308. We should have at LEAST 10-15 students for this discussion and I would like to find someone willing to give a 3-5 minute opening presentation on the topic of "International Prosperity & Global Development." Any volunteers or suggestions for a local moderator?
The discussion will focus particularly on the recent UN Millennium Report and ask the questions: "What are rich countries obligations in promoting global development? Are they currently meeting these obligations?"
Suggested Reading in addition to UN Millennium Report:
• Jeffrey Sachs Op-Ed on an "Accountable Approach to Aid" and "If the United States Won't, Germany Must"
• Jeffery Sachs How to End Poverty from Time Magazine
• Center for Global Development brief on Rich & Poor Country Relations
Update:
• Jeffery Sachs on NPR - March 30th!!! Talking about his book "The End of Poverty". Listen to the radio interview! (Thanks Jenn)
• Monterrey Convention of 2002 - UN Financing for Development
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( 2.9 / 83 )Upcoming Town Hall on U.S. and U.N. Relations
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, 12:44 PM
We are now planning for our 2nd Town Hall meeting to focus on The Future of U.S. and U.N. Relations on Friday April 29th. This current town hall series is part of the nationwide Red, White, and Blue Coming Together initiative which seeks to unite Americans for a common vision of the U.S. role in the world. Whereas our first meeting on Development in Africa revealed the common desire we all share to lend assistance to those in need, this discussion will help us find new common ground on a very opinionated topic. This discussion will examine the recent U.N. Reform Recommendations initiated by General-Secretary Kofi Annan and revealed on March 21st to address development, security, and human rights.
News and Information references:
• Kofi Annan is seeking support in Arab states among other reform news
• PBS News Hour with background coverage on the reform
• The Economist reports the story in America and the United Nations
• UN chart of organizations
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( 3 / 84 )Experience Norway March 20-21
Sunday, March 13, 2005, 04:55 AM
The Omaha Elveby Lodge of the national Sons of Norway organization would like to invite you to experience Norway on both Sunday March 20th and Monday March 21st. On Sunday at 2:30pm Norwegian Folk Music and Danse will be performed by Vestafor. This will include the sounds of fiddles, and the famous Hardanger fidle as heard in the Lord of the Rings and is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $5 students, $7 adults, and $3 under age 16. Contact Jim Solheim at 393-6108 for details - and see the VESTAFOR flyer for sharing the details.
On Monday at 6:30pm, the Elveby lodge will hold their monthly (see Elveby calendar) social meeting and potluck dinner. This is a great opportunity to meet with the diversity and character of people in the Omaha Sons of Norway. UNO Student Brian Wiese will give his presentation on Studying Abroad in Norway from Fall 2004.
Both events take place at the Scandanivian American Society building at 7575 Crown Point Road in Omaha (just North on 72nd from Dodge street, 1 intersection before Sorensen parkway). See also this announcement in pdf(70k) form which is more suitable for distribution.
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