Greeley Peace Scholars Reunion @ UMass Lowell, April 9

March 13, 2014 by PaulM Posted in History, Lowell Leave a Comment

Greeley

Wednesday, April 9, 2014; Discussion, 5 to 7 pm; Reception, 7 to 9.30 pm
“Reflections on Peace-Building” is the first-ever gathering of distinguished leaders who have served as the UMass Lowell Dana McLean Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies. The scholars will engage in a panel discussion moderated by Marcellette Williams, UMass Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs & International Relations. Meet the Scholars at a reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

  • Justice Albie Sachs (2014), distinguished human rights champion from South Africa
  • Leymah Gbowee (2011), Nobel Peace Prize-winner from Liberia
  • Gavriel Salomon (2010), Center for Research on Peace Education, University of Haifa
  • Padraig O’Malley (2009), Moakley Distinguished Professor for Peace and Reconciliation, UMass Boston
  • Linda Biehl (2008), Amy Biehl Foundation & Felton Humanitarian Award recipient

Tickets are $75 per person and proceeds will benefit the Greeley Scholar Endowment.

RSVP online or contact Anita_Pastor@uml.edu or 978-934-4798.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Molly_Bresnahan@uml.edu.

This event is sponsored by UMass Lowell’s Peace and Conflict Studies Institute, the Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies Advisory Committee, and UMass Lowell’s Peace and Conflict Studies master’s degree program.