Genocide in Our Time: Why Darfur Matters
As global citizens, it is imperative to recognize that genocide continues to occur in the twenty-first century. Since February 2003, the genocide in Darfur has devastated millions of non-combatant civilians. This timely presentation contributes to the public understanding of contemporary life by exploring the ways in Darfur matters in a globalized world and how we, as citizens, can respond to shape political will and impact public policy. In the unlikely case that the genocide in Darfur would end in the near future, this presentation will still be applicable to empowering communities and individuals with the tools to prevent and stop other genocides in the future.

Race in the “New” America
The election of President Barack Obama was a landmark event in the modern extension of the Civil Rights Movement. As such, it has prompted a national re-examination of race in the “new” America. This timely presentation will explore the ways in which issues of race are being discussed and redefined in our country. What, exactly, does Obama’s election say about race in America and how will it prompt a new national conversation about one of our country’s most long-standing issues?