Thursday, 04 Mar 2010
Latino Research Seminar
In "Once upon a time in Queretaro," Luis F. Rico-Gutierrez, dean of the ISU College of Design, will explore the link between the physical form and history in his hometown of Queretaro in central Mexico. He will also present his ideas for celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence at Iowa State. Sponsored by Latinoamericanos and Sociology.
Works in Progress Lecture Series
"Political Stability, Justice and Civic Friendship in Aristotle," presentation by Cullen Padgett-Walsh, lecturer in philosophy and religious studies. The Works in Progress Lecture Series brings together faculty from the Colleges of Design and Liberal Arts and Sciences to talk informally about their work. All are welcome to attend.
Promoting Religious Pluralism - David Fraccaro
David Fraccaro has worked in the United States and abroad on issues related to human rights, conflict resolution and interfaith collaboration. He currently works with the Stranger to Neighbor initiative sponsored by the Interfaith Youth Core of Chicago. It seeks to strengthen relationships between diverse communities of faith and their immigrant and refugee neighbors. He has also worked with detained immigrants and asylum seekers as a...