This session is open all day from 10:30am-6:00pm. Imagine yourself walking into a labyrinth, lined with quilts that tell you about Nobel Laureates and about the world's major spiritual faiths. As you walk through the labyrinth, you become aware of how similar the central messages are in all of the faiths and how they all have roots in the same moral beliefs. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk behind the quilts where you can no longer identify the specific faith, but see how each one represents "the Golden Rule."
The need for new leaders is apparent today across broad sectors of our economy. With pesky shareholders, uncertain markets and global competitors looming, most business executives keep their heads down. Yet from the need for a low-carbon economy to job creation business is a key actor. We need managers willing to integrate both private incentives and public welfare. How will the change take place?
Inspiring peacemaking may begin with a catalytic encounter provided by the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. However, for that inspiration to stick, participants’ learning must begin before and continue after the Forum. This session will feature three panelists’ innovative work in the classroom and provide a workshop opportunity for both working professionals and students to plan how they will inspire peacemaking beyond the dates and walls of the Forum.
Minerals from Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are finding their way into our electronics, jewelry, and automobiles. They are also fueling local militia groups, which have been contributing to the ongoing war, rape, and enslavement of child soldiers over the past 15 years. By joining forces, corporations, socially responsible investors, and human rights activists have been able to minimize the flow of revenues to militia groups and set up responsible mining practices. Utilizing legislative, diplomatic, and supply chain strategies, a multi-stakeholder coalition is starting to impact the worst conflict since World War II.
This session will introduce and discuss an array of topics surrounding the Nobel Peace Prize, including Alfred Nobel and the development of the Peace Prize in 1901, the most controversial prizes to have been awarded, and finally, a look at why there are so many American Peace Prize Laureates.
This session is open all day from 10:30am-6:00pm. Imagine yourself walking into a labyrinth, lined with quilts that tell you about Nobel Laureates and about the world's major spiritual faiths. As you walk through the labyrinth, you become aware of how similar the central messages are in all of the faiths and how they all have roots in the same moral beliefs. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk behind the quilts where you can no longer identify the specific faith, but see how each one represents "the Golden Rule."
The need for new leaders is apparent today across broad sectors of our economy. With pesky shareholders, uncertain markets and global competitors looming, most business executives keep their heads down. Yet from the need for a low-carbon economy to job creation business is a key actor. We need managers willing to integrate both private incentives and public welfare. How will the change take place?
Death row defendants seeking relief from the courts based on innocence, mental illness/intellectual deficiency, or ineffective assistance of trial counsel, find that the deck is stacked against them. The barriers to justice can be legal, such as the procedural roadblocks created by the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act. They can also be cultural, with race, socio-economic status, and community attitudes toward crime and justice standing in the way of human rights. The session will focus on explaining these barriers, including a discussion of how they have interfered with justice in individual cases.
Minerals from Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are finding their way into our electronics, jewelry, and automobiles. They are also fueling local militia groups, which have been contributing to the ongoing war, rape, and enslavement of child soldiers over the past 15 years. By joining forces, corporations, socially responsible investors, and human rights activists have been able to minimize the flow of revenues to militia groups and set up responsible mining practices. Utilizing legislative, diplomatic, and supply chain strategies, a multi-stakeholder coalition is starting to impact the worst conflict since World War II.
The dominant narrative about business is that it is fundamentally about competition where firms seek to achieve a "competitive advantage." In this session we will explore a different approach to business as experienced in a Scandinavian context where business is considered a cooperative endeavor and where firms seek to achieve a "cooperative advantage." We will discuss how this enables Scandinavian businesses to more effectively cross boundaries and engage with governments, NGOs, and industry peers to address pressing global sustainability challenges.
This session is open all day from 10:30am-6:00pm. Imagine yourself walking into a labyrinth, lined with quilts that tell you about Nobel Laureates and about the world's major spiritual faiths. As you walk through the labyrinth, you become aware of how similar the central messages are in all of the faiths and how they all have roots in the same moral beliefs. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk behind the quilts where you can no longer identify the specific faith, but see how each one represents "the Golden Rule."
Go back in time and learn where and when the world's major spiritual faiths and philosophies began. Imagine yourself walking into a labyrinth, lined with quilts that tell you about 17 of the world's major spiritual traditions. As you walk through the labyrinth, you become aware of how similar the central messages are in all of the faiths and how they all have roots in the same moral beliefs. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk behind the quilts where you can no longer identify the specific faith, but see how each one represents "the Golden Rule."
What role do scientists and technical experts play in security and global policy? The Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, winner of the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize, ought to know. Ground yourself in a brief introduction to the OPCW and the Chemical Weapons Convention, see the links between science and the Convention, and discuss how the growing body of scientific knowledge provides great opportunities and challenges to a 20 year old treaty.
When inspiration strikes, how do scientists and science students transform their ideas into action? While only a sophomore in college, Anh Tran became inspired by Doctors Without Borders and transformed a simple idea into Biology Without Borders. This session explores the genesis of that idea, the obstacles she encountered, the results to date, and the peace path of a scientist.
Crowdsourcing is a powerful scientific tool that holds potential for eliminating barriers and creating common ground. When citizen scientists use this tool, what new territories for social change and scientific advancement can be explored? What social goals can be achieved that once seemed elusive?
Like all living creatures, microbes have evolved over time in human, animal, insect and plant populations that were separated by oceans and mountain ranges. Over the past 150 years our ever-changing and rapidly growing trade and travel dynamics have resulted in a global mixing bowl for all forms of life. In particular, this is true of human and animal disease-causing microbes. We face unprecedented challenges with controlling and preventing infectious diseases in this new worldwide reality. Microbes do not respect borders. This presentation will address this unique and defining public health challenge.
Humanitarian aid in complex emergencies is a complicated business. Nurses are prepared to work with partners to holistically assess and prioritize needs and implement interventions. We have been rolling up our sleeves, washing our hands and working in crisis environments since Florence Nightingale opened the windows in the Crimea. Informed by epidemiologic science and social justice ethics, nurses care for communities amidst chaos.
Go back in time and learn where and when the world's major spiritual faiths and philosophies began. Imagine yourself walking into a labyrinth, lined with quilts that tell you about 17 of the world's major spiritual traditions. As you walk through the labyrinth, you become aware of how similar the central messages are in all of the faiths and how they all have roots in the same moral beliefs. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk behind the quilts where you can no longer identify the specific faith, but see how each one represents "the Golden Rule."
When inspiration strikes, how do scientists and science students transform their ideas into action? While only a sophomore in college, Anh Tran became inspired by Doctors Without Borders and transformed a simple idea into Biology Without Borders. This session explores the genesis of that idea, the obstacles she encountered, the results to date, and the peace path of a scientist.
Crowdsourcing is a powerful scientific tool that holds potential for eliminating barriers and creating common ground. When citizen scientists use this tool, what new territories for social change and scientific advancement can be explored? What social goals can be achieved that once seemed elusive?
Like all living creatures, microbes have evolved over time in human, animal, insect and plant populations that were separated by oceans and mountain ranges. Over the past 150 years our ever-changing and rapidly growing trade and travel dynamics have resulted in a global mixing bowl for all forms of life. In particular, this is true of human and animal disease-causing microbes. We face unprecedented challenges with controlling and preventing infectious diseases in this new worldwide reality. Microbes do not respect borders. This presentation will address this unique and defining public health challenge.
Humanitarian aid in complex emergencies is a complicated business. Nurses are prepared to work with partners to holistically assess and prioritize needs and implement interventions. We have been rolling up our sleeves, washing our hands and working in crisis environments since Florence Nightingale opened the windows in the Crimea. Informed by epidemiologic science and social justice ethics, nurses care for communities amidst chaos.
This session will introduce and discuss an array of topics surrounding the Nobel Peace Prize, including Alfred Nobel and the development of the Peace Prize in 1901, the most controversial prizes to have been awarded, and finally, a look at why there are so many American Peace Prize Laureates.
Go back in time and learn where and when the world's major spiritual faiths and philosophies began. Imagine yourself walking into a labyrinth, lined with quilts that tell you about 17 of the world's major spiritual traditions. As you walk through the labyrinth, you become aware of how similar the central messages are in all of the faiths and how they all have roots in the same moral beliefs. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk behind the quilts where you can no longer identify the specific faith, but see how each one represents "the Golden Rule."
William Foege received his undergraduate degree at Pacific Lutheran University, MD degree from the University of Washington and a Master’s degree in Tropical Public Health from Harvard. His work experience includes time in Africa and India working on smallpox eradication and disaster relief. He has served as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Executive Director of the Carter Center, Executive Director of the Task Force for Child Survival and with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He is currently Professor Emeritus at Emory University.
Featuring a TED-style presentation and mini musical set from nationally-known local artists Mason Jennings. Jennings will discuss his music and its relationship with peacemaking, the role of musicians as activists and humanitarians, and whether artists have a special moral responsibility. Artist presentations followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A. This event is ticketed separately; $25 general admission.
This session is open all day from 10:30am-6:00pm. Imagine yourself walking into a labyrinth, lined with quilts that tell you about Nobel Laureates and about the world's major spiritual faiths. As you walk through the labyrinth, you become aware of how similar the central messages are in all of the faiths and how they all have roots in the same moral beliefs. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk behind the quilts where you can no longer identify the specific faith, but see how each one represents "the Golden Rule."
Following the 2005 Red Lake, Minnesota school shooting, Columbine High School ambassadors presented a Dreamcatcher to Red Lake High School. This same Dreamcatcher is now displayed in Newtown, Connecticut. Bound by their profound grief, middle school students from these communities have united to unleash positive dreams and share hope. Come hear the story of the Dreamcatcher, of cross-country horseback rides, and of how survivors/thrivers plan to recruit other communities to heal the world.
When a diaspora occurs, cultural, political, ethnic and religious strife existing in the home land can be transported to the new land. How can diaspora Liberians come together to create a common ground for the benefit of the country of Liberia and for diaspora Liberians themselves? This town hall forum will pose crucial questions for audience discussion in order to forge a better future.
Much of our mental processes occur outside conscious awareness and control, but nevertheless influence our behavior systematically and predictably. Understanding the underlying mechanisms behind social stereotyping represents a first step towards overcoming implicit discrimination.
This session is open all day from 10:30am-6:00pm. Imagine yourself walking into a labyrinth, lined with quilts that tell you about Nobel Laureates and about the world's major spiritual faiths. As you walk through the labyrinth, you become aware of how similar the central messages are in all of the faiths and how they all have roots in the same moral beliefs. As you leave the labyrinth, you walk behind the quilts where you can no longer identify the specific faith, but see how each one represents "the Golden Rule."
