3/28-31: USC Iraq Week of Events Date:3/24/2005 From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Marissa A. Gutierrez Human Rights Action, President 2 years, +1,500 dead American soldiers, and +100,000 dead Iraqi civilians later....the violence in Iraq continues. Don't forget the fallen.
IRAQ WAR WEEK: March 28-31 at the University of Southern California Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Monday, March 28 12 pm Trousdale Parkway (near Tommy Trojan statue in the middle of campus). DIE IN PROTEST: How hard core are you? This ain't no regular sit-in protest. Use your own body as a "corpse" to show all of USC the human cost of the war. You start walking down Trousdale, then fall to the ground and "die"--and are covered by a white sheet. There will also be side theaters depicting the infamous Abu Ghraib poses, a visual display of the casualties of war, and students ready to discuss the impact of the war. Sign up by emailing Olivia at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) . 7 pm Taper Hall of Humanities-- THH Room 114 "A SOLDIER'S STORY": Sgt. Marcus Eriksen, a Gulf War veteran and graduate of USC, describes his experiences using a slide show of graphic images taken while in Iraq and Kuwait and "souvenirs" from the country. Eriksen will put a face on the troops and bring you closer to the reality of the news stories. Tuesday, March 29 7 pm Waite Philips Hall-- WPH Room 102 "THE FUTURE OF IRAQ": Dr. Laurie Brand, a Middle East expert and IR professor, discusses the history of the conflict in Iraq, the country's state now and what lies ahead. Brand will show you what the country must do to pull out of the current turmoil and how it will affect the rest of the region. Wednesday, March 30 8 pm Taper Hall of Humanities--THH Room 301 AWARD-WINNING FILM: "BattleGround: 21 Days on the Empire's Edge" In late 2003, two filmmakers went to the frontlines of Iraq, gathering intelligence, dodging bullets, and capturing the untold stories of what has become the world�s most covered, and misunderstood, conflict. "BattleGround" will challenge the orthodoxies of Left and Right and highlight the humanity on all sides of the conflict. *Join Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Christians, Hindus and many others next week in reflecting on the costs and ethical questions of the war in Iraq on Thurs, March 31 for 4 special events sponsored by the Office of Religious Life. Thursday, March 31 12 pm-all day University Religious Center Fishbowl Chapel ALL DAY PEACE VIGIL: The Ecumenical Mission welcomes you to a day-long time of personal and communal reflection beginning at noon and continuing through the afternoon. There will be candles, music, images, poetry and prayers. You are welcome to bring your lunch and have it on the patio. 1 pm University Religious Center-- URC United Ministry Lounge (103) "CREATIVE PEACEMAKING: WHAT IF WE BROUGHT THE TROOPS HOME?" Voices across the political spectrum are beginning to call for an immediate phased withdrawal of U.S. troops. What would happen if we brought the troops home? What would such a decision require to be morally responsible? Dr. Tom Ambrogi, an interfaith theologian and human rights advocate, proposes we build Creative Peacemaking Circles. People of faith must find new ways to affirm that war is not the answer, and that the most creative way to serve the cause of peace and to support our troops, right now, is to bring them home. 7-7:30 pm University Religious Center--URC Fishbowl Chapel INTERFAITH MOURNING CEREMONY: Join students of all faiths to remember those killed, hurt or affected by the war on all sides--American, Iraqi or other nationality. The ceremony will include a Buddhist prayer for peace, a vocal performance of "In Paradisum" by a Latter Day Saints member, a Muslim student reading from the Koran, an Episcopalian recitation, and more. 7:30 pm University Religious Center-- URC Patio FREE MIDDLE EASTERN DINNER: Celebrate Iraqi and Muslim culture through free food, music and fun! You'll hear beautiful Muslim poetry readings, eat delicious dishes and help demonstrate that many in the Mid-East are our friends, not our enemies. SPONSORED BY: Religious Left Alliance Students for Justice in Palestine College Democrats Muslim Student Union Human Rights Action Amnesty International MORE INFO: call Jon @ (703) 863-6932 visit _http://www-scf.usc.edu/~uscrla_ (http://www-scf.usc.edu/~uscrla) email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Driving Directions to USC: _http://www.usc.edu/about/visit/upc/driving_directions/_ (http://www.usc.edu/about/visit/upc/driving_directions/) ===================================================== ActionLA Action for World Liberation Everyday! Tel: (213)403-0131 URL: http://www.ActionLA.org e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please Donate to ActionLA! 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