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Events & Activities: Spring, 2005

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Thursday
April 21
7:30 pm
2-105

Dispossessed
This documentary examines the resistance of the Mapuche Indians in Chile over the last 120 years. First exploring the history and traditions of the community, the film then addresses the ongoing conflicts with the government and various companies who look to exploit their land.

1st Prize at the Boston Latino International Film Festival 2004 (Documentary Category)

Indigenous Film Award Winner at the 2004 Encuentro Hisapanoamericano de Video Documental Independiente in Mexico
Co-ponsored in part by Cultural Survival and UA Finboard




Thursday
April 7
7pm
4-231
Technology and Society in Haiti
Engineer Jean-Patrick Lucien and artist Charlot Lucien -
Jean-Patrick Lucien discusses “Adaptable Technology for rural Haiti," including design challenges for MIT engineers to make a real impact in quality of life issues. Artist Charlot Lucien presents “Haiti yesterday, today and tomorrow.” Refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations



Thursday
March 17
6:30 pm
Walker Memorial Hall

Hola Venezuela
An event featuring representatives of the Venezuelan Government:
Maria Pilar Hernandez - Vice-Minister of Foreign Relations for North America,
Bernardo Alvarez - Venezuelan Ambassador,
Juan Barreto - Mayor of Caracas.
Join us for an informal talk on social and educational programs in Venezuela, followed by questions.
Sponsored in part by Bolivarian Circle of Boston, the Venezuelan Consulate, and Citgo Corporation.




Friday
March 11
7pm
4-237
Gender, Health and Human Rights in Haiti
MIT Anthropology professor Erica James and Partners in Health Medical Director Joia Mukerjee discuss gender & human rights/health & human rights in Haiti.
Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations



Tuesday
March 8
7pm
4-231
History of Haiti
MIT History professor Jeff Ravel teaches an objective history of Haiti.
Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations



Saturday
March 5
2 pm
Walker
Yanvalou
The kickoff event for the Western Hemisphere Project's Series on Haiti! Afro-Haitian drumming by Wellesley's Yanvalou Drum and Dance Ensemble. Haitian art display from the Artisans World Gallery. Haitian food and crafts provided by local vendors.
Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, MIT Haitian Alliance, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations



Wednesday
February 16
Evel Fanfan
Haitian Lawyer Evel Fanfan will give a talk and a movie presentation.
Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations



Tuesday
January 18
7 pm
56-169
Syncretistic Religions in Brazil
Hail Umbanda. Umbanda, the Brazilian animistic religion , is a syncretism of Christianity, with African and indigenous religions. (46 minutes)
Odô Yá! Life With AIDS. This is the affirming story of how Candomble, a Brazilian religion of African origin, has become a source of strength and power for a group of AIDS sufferers. (58 minutes)



Tuesday
January 11
7 pm
56-169
Judaism : Hidden Faith and Resurgence
Eight Candles. Of Mexico’s 90 million people, only 40,000 are Jewish. In the vibrant community in Veracruz, the majority of the families are converts. (70 minutes)

Havana Nagila: Jews in Cuba. An investigation of the Jewish experience in Cuba, this documentary offers a unique window on Cuba as an evolving nation and culture. (60 minutes)




Tuesday
January 4
7 pm
56-169
Christianity: Persistence and Challenge

At the Crossroads: Faith in Cuba. This documentary explores religious and political belief in Cuba four decades after the 1959 Revolution. (52 minutes)
Televangelism in Brazil. This program examines the TV ratings war between the Pentecostals and the Catholics. (41 minutes)



Monday
January 31
7 pm
MIT 4-231
Open Meeting (January)




Events & Activities: Fall, 2004

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Saturday
November 6
6 pm
Student Center
Night of a Thousand Dinners
Adopt-a-Minefield event featuring
Gina Coplon-Newfield, Benjamin Linder, Timothy Swager
Sponsored in part by UA Finboard



Tuesday
November 9
7 pm
MIT 4-231
Open Meeting (November)