More about 'DEIS Impact!
The Annual Festival of Social Justice
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Keynote Address
Feb. 5, 2014
Kweku Mandela-Amuah and Ndaba Mandela
Honoring their grandfather Nelson Mandela’s legacy, Kweku Mandela-Amuah and Ndaba Mandela will speak about creating the Africa Rising Foundation, to publicize the positive image of Africa and instill a sense of pride and purpose in young Africans across the globe. The keynote talk is in collaboration with the Ruth First Lecture Series sponsored by the African and Afro-American Studies Department. View their bios here.
'DEIS Impact! 2014: Exploring social justice on campus, in Waltham & around the world
The Weeklong "Festival of Social Justice" at Brandeis University
February 1–10, 2014
Brandeis University
'DEIS \dis, diz\ Brandeis: a university uniquely committed to social justice since its founding
im*pact \impakt\ the force of impression of one thing on another: a significant or major effect
The International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life and the Student Union present Brandeis University’s third annual weeklong "festival of social justice." Students, professors, clubs, and academic departments are planning dozens of events throughout the week, featuring talks, artmaking workshops, performances, exhibits, and discussions.
Get Involved!
- Download or view the 2014 'DEIS Impact! flyer.
- Launch Party: At the launch party students learned more about how they can shape 'DEIS Impact. More details on Facebook.
- 'DEIS Impacter applications: Create 'DEIS Impact as a 'DEIS Impacter! The application deadline has passed. – Meet the 2014 'DEIS Impacters!
- 'DEIS Impact event proposals and funding requests: Launch an event at 'DEIS Impact: get funding to create a part of the festival of social justice – proposals due on Tuesday, October 22 at midnight – Fill out the application.
Some of the questions to be explored during the week:
- What does social justice really mean? Does trying to define the term help us think more clearly and work together more productively? Or is trying to define it a useless rhetorical exercise?
- How can I get involved more effectively in social justice work?
- How can I turn my passion into a career?
- What will be different because of this ‘DEIS Impact week? How will I be different?
'DEIS Impact is a collaboration between the Brandeis Undergraduate Student Union and the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life, with support from the Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund for Social Justice.
For more information:
Marci McPhee (Ethics Center): 781-736-7744 or mcphee@brandeis.edu
Ricky Rosen (Student Union): rickyr@brandeis.edu
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