In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, the St. John’s
community comes together to learn about Haiti, its history, its
people and its needs. In partnership with the Haitian people, we
are committed to providing both emergency relief and supporting the
long term goal of “building Haiti better.” Panelists will
speak from their experiences in Haiti before and since the
earthquake, followed by open discussion with all attendees.
We will provide information about some key organizations in need of
financial and other support and discuss ways individuals and groups
can stand in solidarity with Haiti.
- Reflection in words and images from Haiti
assembled by Barrett Brenton, Ph.D. , Dept. of Sociology and
Anthropology, St. John’s College
- Introduction Joanne Carroll, Ph.D. ,
College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
PANEL
DISCUSSANTS
- Felix Germain, Ph.D. , Dept. of History, St. John’s
College
- Jean Davilus, Graduate student, Global Development and Social
Justice Program, St. John’s College
- Mary Lou Ryder-Larkin, Medical Director,
HAITI/Marycare
“For two centuries, the Haitian people have struggled for
basic human and economic rights ...These goals ,which Haitians
share with people all over the world, should direct our
policies of aid and rebuilding. ...Haiti itself will be the
casualty if we do not help build back better in the way envisioned
by Haitians themselves.” -- Paul Farmer, M.D. co-founder,
Partners in Health, addressing the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations
Committee, 1/27/10.
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Date
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Time
12:10 PM - 1:20 PM
Location
D’Angelo Center Event Room 4th floor, Queens Campus
More Information
Campus Activities
(718) 990-5400
Sponsoring organizations:
Provost’s Office; St. John’s College Departments of History,
Sociology and Anthropology; College of Pharmacy and Allied Health
Professions; Center for Global Development and Social Justice;
Vincentian Center for Church and Society; Office of
Student Life Multicultural Affairs; Haitain Society; AKD Sociology
Honor Society; Anthropology Club
Organizing Committee: Joanne
Carroll, Barrett Brenton, Judith Ryder, Nashia Whittenberg