Monday, 04 Oct 2010
Traveling Mercies in Afghanistan, Kenya, Haiti and Mexico
"Roads to Activism: Traveling Mercies in Afghanistan, Kenya, Haiti and Mexico," Aldo Magazzeni. Magazzeni organizes volunteer community service projects around the world through his nonprofit organization Traveling Mercies. Though seemingly isolated, his efforts have a far-reaching impact for the people they serve. Part of the World Affairs Series.
Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010
Communication for Leaders
"It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It," Denise Vrchota. She teaches classes in nonverbal communication, small group communication, professional communication and conflict resolution. She is a consultant with the ISUComm initiative and an assistant professor in English and Communications Studies. Part of the Women's Leadership Series.
Thursday, 07 Oct 2010
Film and discussion: "abUSed: The Postville Raid"
In his documentary "abUSed: The Postville Raid," Guatamalan-born filmmaker Luis Argueta weaves together the stories of individuals and families affected by the May 2008 immigration raid at the Agriprocessor meatpacking plant. Part of the Latino Heritage Month Celebration.
Friday, 08 Oct 2010
Geology Seminar
"East Greenland outlet glaciers - recent progress in understanding and modeling their dynamics" by Leigh Stearns, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS