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Former Clinton aide to speak on Darfur
Former White House adviser to Clinton Administration, John Prendergast, speaks at LaSells
Nicholas Schram
Issue date: 4/4/08 Section: News
John Prendergast, prominent author and human rights activist, is speaking at OSU tonight in regard to the ongoing conflict in Darfur.
As a former White House adviser for the Clinton administration, Prendergast has established himself as one of the most powerful and outspoken people on genocide and African conflicts.
The free event will take place at Austin Auditorium in the LaSells Stewart Center tonight at 7 p.m.
Prendergast's speech, "Darfur and Beyond: What We Can Do to Confront the Human Rights Crisis in Africa," will focus on the ongoing genocide in Sudan and how students can help contribute to a solution.
Prendergast believes that college students are an important demographic to address in regard to such issues.
"Students have for the last century comprised the backbone of nearly every major social movement," Prendergast said.
"It is crucial to involve them in any strategy promoting change."
The main sponsors of Prendergast's appearance include OSU STAND, ASOSU and the OSU Holocaust Memorial Program.
"Prendergast's talk tonight is significant because he has been the driving force for peace efforts to stop the conflict, and [he] can provide us with the understanding and tools to take the necessary action," said Marisa Martin, co-president of OSU STAND and a senior in HDFS.
OSU STAND is OSU's branch of the national student organization that seeks a peaceful solution to the Darfur conflict.
Paul Kopperman, faculty advisor to OSU STAND and chair member of the OSU Holocaust Memorial Committee, believes John Prendergast is a charismatic speaker that students won't regret seeing.
"Those who hear him speak will feel better afterwards for having attended," Kopperman said.
Prendergast has a long history in dealing with human rights issues. He recently co-authored the best-selling book "Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond" with actor Don Cheadle. He also co-founded the ENOUGH Project, which helps to alert the public about ongoing genocide issues.
Students interested in the situation in Darfur are encouraged to attend the free event tonight and are also welcome to attend bimonthly OSU STAND meetings if they have a continued interest in contributing to the end of genocide.
Nicholas Schram, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
As a former White House adviser for the Clinton administration, Prendergast has established himself as one of the most powerful and outspoken people on genocide and African conflicts.
The free event will take place at Austin Auditorium in the LaSells Stewart Center tonight at 7 p.m.
Prendergast's speech, "Darfur and Beyond: What We Can Do to Confront the Human Rights Crisis in Africa," will focus on the ongoing genocide in Sudan and how students can help contribute to a solution.
Prendergast believes that college students are an important demographic to address in regard to such issues.
"Students have for the last century comprised the backbone of nearly every major social movement," Prendergast said.
"It is crucial to involve them in any strategy promoting change."
The main sponsors of Prendergast's appearance include OSU STAND, ASOSU and the OSU Holocaust Memorial Program.
"Prendergast's talk tonight is significant because he has been the driving force for peace efforts to stop the conflict, and [he] can provide us with the understanding and tools to take the necessary action," said Marisa Martin, co-president of OSU STAND and a senior in HDFS.
OSU STAND is OSU's branch of the national student organization that seeks a peaceful solution to the Darfur conflict.
Paul Kopperman, faculty advisor to OSU STAND and chair member of the OSU Holocaust Memorial Committee, believes John Prendergast is a charismatic speaker that students won't regret seeing.
"Those who hear him speak will feel better afterwards for having attended," Kopperman said.
Prendergast has a long history in dealing with human rights issues. He recently co-authored the best-selling book "Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond" with actor Don Cheadle. He also co-founded the ENOUGH Project, which helps to alert the public about ongoing genocide issues.
Students interested in the situation in Darfur are encouraged to attend the free event tonight and are also welcome to attend bimonthly OSU STAND meetings if they have a continued interest in contributing to the end of genocide.
Nicholas Schram, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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