University of Massachusetts Lowell - Learning with Purpose
University of Massachusetts Lowell - Learning with Purpose
Meet Greeley Scholars for Peace Studies 4/9

Meet Greeley Scholars
for Peace Studies 4/9

Wednesday, April 9
Discussion: 5 to 7 p.m.
Reception: 7 to 9:30 p.m.
UMass Lowell Inn &
Conference Center
50 Warren St., Lowell
 

"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.

Meet leading humanitarians and peace advocates:

  • Justice Albie Sachs (2014), distinguished human rights champion from South Africa
  • Leymah Gbowee (2011), Nobel Peace Prize-winner from Liberia
  • 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. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Molly_Bresnahan@uml.edu.

This event is sponsored by UMass Lowell's Peace and Conflict Studies Institute, the Peace and Conflict Studies Program and the Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies Advisory Committee.

For more information, contact Christopher_Wilkinson@uml.edu.