From: Leadership Institute Staff [mailto:leadershipstaff@montana.edu]
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:10 PM
To: Leadership Institute Staff
Subject: Leadership Events, Spring 2008 - Starting NEXT Wednesday
NEXT WEDNESDAY @ 7 PM - Documentary
www.montana.edu/leadership <http://www.montana.edu/leadership> or call 406-994-7275
Sisters in Law, on Wednesday, January 23 at 7 p.m. in
MSU’s Procrastinator Theatre (125 Linfield). FREE.
Winner of the Prix Art et Essai at the Cannes Film Festival and screened at 120 festivals around the world, Sisters in Law is the hottest documentary from worldwide recognized director Kim Longinotto and Florence Ayisi. Sisters in Law is a totally fascinating, often hilarious look at the work of one small courthouse in Cameroon, Africa where two women determined to change a village are making progress that could change the world. The tough-minded state prosecutor Vera Ngassa and Judge Beatrice Ntaba are working to help women in their Muslim village find the courage to fight often-difficult cases of abuse, despite pressures from family and their community to remain silent. The cases are appalling, ranging from the rape of young girls to abusive husbands, but the movie doesn’t depress. With fierce compassion, Vera Ngassa and Judge Beatrice Ntaba dispense wisdom, wisecracks and justice in fair measure – handing down stiff sentences to the convicted.
MSU Leadership Institute – SPRING 2008 EVENTS – MARK YOUR CALENDAR
www.montana.edu/leadership
Tuesday, February 5
Guns, Safety and Freedom: Leadership Topics Lunch - FREE
12:00-1:00 pm in SUB room 275.
A discussion about guns, our rights, and the true meaning of the Second Amendment including the legal and social implications.
Tuesday, February 26
An Evening with ISHMAEL BEAH - http://www.montana.edu/leadership/speakers.html
7:30 pm in SUB Ballrooms.
The world over, wars are now fought by traumatized, drugged children carrying AK-47s. Ishmael Beah explains what it meant to be a child soldier, a killer, a refugee, and how he regained his humanity. Beah is an activist and author of the bestselling memoir A Long Way Gone. Tickets on sale January 30th for $5/students and $8/adults at all TicketsWest Outlets, www.ticketswest.com
Monday, March 3
Eric Weiner – FREE LECTURE
“The Geography of Bliss”
7:00 pm in SUB Ballroom A.
Author, Peabody Award winner, and NPR correspondent, Weiner takes audiences on a whirlwind tour of countries pursuing happiness with a beguiling mixture of psychological insight, scientific research, geopolitical analysis and wry humor.
Tuesday, March 4
ASMSU Presidential Debate
12:00 – 1:00 pm in SUB Ballroom C.
FREE and open to the public.
Tuesday, March 25
John (Jody) Kretzmann, PhD – FREE LECTURE
“Building Vital Communities from the Inside Out”
7:00 pm in SUB Ballroom D.
Internationally recognized as an inspiring, straightforward, and wise advocate of strength-based approaches to building healthy local communities, Kretzmann builds leaders to mobilize citizens’ resources to solve problems.
Wednesday, April 9
“Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision” FREE FILM
7:00 pm at the MSU Procrastinator Theatre (125 Linfield Hall)
Sculptor and architect Maya Lin who, at age 21, designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. reveals an ability to address the major issues of the times through the healing power of art.
Wednesday, April 16
Shirin Ebadi
“Iran Awakening: A Story of Revolution and Hope”
7:30 pm in SUB Ballrooms.
Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for a courageous and passionate campaign for democracy and human rights in Iran, Dr. Ebadi is internationally paid tribute for her refusal to be silenced and willingness to address sensitive political issues. She has stood up to conservative clerics while pioneering efforts to improve women’s and children’s rights in Iran. Tickets on sale March 19th for $5/students and $8/adults at all TicketsWest Outlets.
Monday, April 28
JANE GOODALL- FREE LECTURE
“Reason for Hope”
6:00 pm in the Brick Breedan Fieldhouse.
The world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees discusses the jungles of Africa and gaining the animal’s confidence over 25 years. Her research is revolutionizing scientific thinking towards the evolution of humans. Free.
MSU Leadership Institute @ 994-7275 or www.montana.edu/leadership <http://www.montana.edu/leadership> .
