{news} Nobel Peace Prize winner and Green Party member Dr. Maathai in CT April 18th

[Green Party-CT]

Tuesday, April 18, 2006
8:00pm
Memorial Chapel
221 High Street
Wesleyan Campus
     Wangari Muta Maathai, Founder of the Green Belt Movement and 
Nobel  Peace Prize Laureate

With an historic and visionary message, Dr. Maathai challenges audiences to rethink the concepts of peace and security.  Recognizing the strong implications of sustainable management of the environment, she presents an argument for democracy rooted in respect for human rights, equity, and justice.

Introduction by Majora J. Carter '88, Executive Director, Sustainable South Bronx, and 2005 Recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship

Urban revitalization strategist Majora Carter '88 founded Sustainable South Bronx, which works to address community policy and planning issues including jobs, land use, environmental quality, transportation, and public health.  

Free to the public.

Questions? Call Laurie Zolty 860-685-3527


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