'We are change' forum on Friday

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“We Are Change” Forum at Itasca Community College

The “We Are Change” Progressive Forum will be held on Friday, April 17, from 1 – 9 p.m. at Itasca Community College, 1851 E. Hwy 169 in Grand Rapids. This will be an opportunity for the community to listen, learn, and exchange ideas on issues of concern in our world today. Topics include caring for the environment, health care reform, corporate responsibility, renewable energy, and peace/ justice issues. A complete schedule can be found at www.iccforum.intuitwebsites.com This event is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available throughout the day and a light meal will be served between 5 and 7.

“We Are Change” reflects the belief of the organizers of the forum, that change is possible, but that the citizens of this country must continue to work for that to happen. It is not enough to work on campaigns and elect representatives that we support, but the people must remain involved and support the change they hope for. The forum will be an opportunity to hear about exciting ideas for change and learn what can be done to move this forward.

Keynote speaker is Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, professor in Justice and Peace studies at the University of St. Thomas . Nelson Pallmeyer will speak on ”It’s the End of the World as We Know it but a Soft Landing is Possible: The Role of Movement Building Politics in the Most Important Decade.” The keynote address is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Special guest will be State Senator John Marty, who will speak at 7 p.m. Marty has served seven terms in the Minnesota Senate, where he chairs the Senate Health, Housing and Family Security Committee and is the author of the MN Health Plan, a bold initiative to ensure that all Minnesotans have access to affordable health care.

Dr. Michael Andregg, a professor in the Justice and Peace Studies at St. Thomas University and also teaches at the University of Minnesota, will present three workshops, on the history of war, weapons of mass destruction and coming changes to the U.S. Intelligence Community.

What: “We Are Change” Forum
When: Friday, 4/17/09 1 – 9 p.m.
Where: Itasca Community College Davies Hall, 1851 E. Hwy 169 Grand Rapids MN
Sponsors: DFL Progressive Caucus and ICC Philosophy Club
Contact: Shirley Loegering 218-326-0252 or Vicki Andrews 218-326-0653 or 259-4254