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Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2010Haiti Teach-In Explores Country’s History, Culture
The Provost’s Office and the Equity and Campus Diversity Office will sponsor two programs to help students, faculty, and staff become more aware of the complex issues related to Haiti as it seeks to rebuild after its tragic earthquake. Both programs will be held in E. H. Butler Library 210 during Bengal Pause (12:15 to 1:30 p.m.).
Tuesday, March 2: Understanding Haiti
- Aimable Twagilimana, Professor, English, on “Haiti as a Part of the African Diaspora”
- Bridget Chesterton, Assistant Professor, History and Social Studies Education, on “The History of Haiti”
- Ted Schmidt, Associate Professor, Economics and Finance, on “Economics of Haiti”
- Anthony Neal, Associate Professor, Political Science, on “Government and Politics”
- Catherine Ansuini, Professor, University College, on “Haitian Health and Community Wellness”
Thursday, March 4: The Culture of Haiti
- Deborah Hovland, Chair and Associate Professor, Modern and Classical Languages, on “Life, Food, and Religion”
- Michael Vermy, Assistant Professor, Modern and Classical Languages, on “Haitian Creole Language”
- Tiffany Nicely, Lecturer, Music, on “Haitian Music”
- Lorna Perez, Assistant Professor, English, on “Haitian Literature”
- Yanick Jenkins, Director, Educational Opportunity Program, “Education”
- Craig Centrie, ’77, Lecturer, University at Buffalo American Studies Department, on “The Art of Haiti”
A fact sheet on Haiti and refreshments will be provided.
