GLOBAL EXCHANGE

Ventura County Supporters present:

“Islamophobia”

A presentation by Salam Al-Marayati

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

7:00 P.M- 8:30 P.M. 

“Islamophobia” can be defined as irrational fear of Muslims that leads to bigotry against their religion or those perceived to be Muslims (e.g.Sikhs).  Global Exchange, Ventura County Supporters, is pleased to sponsor this talk by Salam Al-Marayati, the Executive Director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council.  This presentation will explore some of the root causes of this phenomenon in the United States, and consider how this can be understood in a nation whose very existence is based upon the First Amendment’s Freedoms of Speech and Religion.

Mr. Al-Marayati’s articles and interviews have appeared in such prominent newspapers as The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Christian Science Monitor, The Chicago Tribune, The San Francisco Chronicle and USA Today.

 Al-Marayati has been deeply involved in interfaith activities in the Los Angeles area, where he serves as an advisor to numerous political, civic and academic institutions.  For the past 24 years, he has spoken to community events at temples, synagogues, churches, high schools and colleges on Islam, human rights, democracy and Middle East politics.

This program is free and open to the public.  Contributions will be gratefully accepted. 

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For further information call  Ferial Masry 805-300-7226

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and ecological sustainability, since 2003.  Global Exchange, headquartered in San Francisco , is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice.  Since its founding in 1988, Global Exchange has increased the U.S. public's awareness of human rights while building partnerships worldwide

Background on Pakistan: What Americans Should Know - Prof. Paul Hanson

PAUL HANSON, PhD speaking about:

 BACKGROUND ON PAKISTAN

WHAT AMERICANS SHOULD KNOW



Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

7:00 P.M- 8:30 P.M.

For most of its history over the last 60 years, Pakistan was usually considered an ally of the United States.  Yet in recent years, diplomats, generals, politicians, and the media have labeled Pakistan as “the most dangerous country in the world”. 

What is the basis for that judgment and how did it come about?  Dr. Paul Hanson, Professor of History at California Lutheran University, will discuss the history of Pakistan, its relations with its neighbors, and the internal tensions which have made it such a volatile place and threaten its stability.

Dr. Paul Hanson received his Ph.D. From the University of Chicago, specializing in the Islamic period of South Asian history.  Over the last four decades, he has frequently traveled and taught in the Indian subcontinent and was twice awarded Fulbright Scholarships in India.  Other national fellowships and awards have enabled him to study in London, Sri Lanka and Jordan. Dr. Hanson is a founding board member of the South Asian Studies Association.

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM

Information:  805/499-1880

http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com

The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and

What is the basis for that judgment and how did it come about?  Dr. Paul Hanson, Professor of History at California Lutheran University, will discuss the history of Pakistan, its relations with its neighbors, and the internal tensions which have made it such a volatile place and threaten its stability.

Dr. Paul Hanson received his Ph.D. From the University of Chicago, specializing in the Islamic period of South Asian history.  Over the last four decades, he has frequently traveled and taught in the Indian subcontinent and was twice awarded Fulbright Scholarships in India.  Other national fellowships and awards have enabled him to study in London, Sri Lanka and Jordan. Dr. Hanson is a founding board member of the South Asian Studies Association.

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM

Information:  805/499-1880

http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com

The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and

Current Issues in Japan -- Akiko Yasuike, PhD

GLOBAL EXCHANGEVENTURA COUNTY SUPPORTERS

Presents

Akiko Yasuike PhD

CURRENT ISSUES IN JAPAN

How are the Japanese coping with problems of low fertility, immigration, labor and the constant threat of Fukushima-
Daichi, the unstable nuclear reactor complex.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

7:00 P.M- 8:30 P.M.

Join us for an evening with Dr. Akiko Yasuike, Professor of Sociology at California Lutheran University where she is  Director of the Global Studies program and a coordinator of the Women's Studies program.

AKIKO YASUIKE  received her education in both Japan and the United States, thus brings international and cross-cultural perspectives into her work.  She serves as a board member for the U.S. Japan Relationship Fund, Inc.  Every other year Dr.Yasuike leads a travel seminar with students to Japan for two weeks.

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM

The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and ecological sustainability,

since 2003.  Global Exchange, headquartered in San Francisco, is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice.  Since our founding in 1988, Global Exchange has increased the U.S. public's awareness while building partnerships worldwide.

http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com/ and http://www.globalexchange.org

The China Experience - 1978 to Now

VENTURA COUNTY SUPPORTERS
Presents

The China Experience - 1978 to Now

A Talk by Professor Ray Zhang

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road

6:45 P.M- 8:30 P.M.

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters are pleased to present a talk by Moorpark College Economics Professor Ray Zhang at the Thousand Oaks Library.  Zhang plans to demystify the dramatic economic progress China has experienced in the past 30 years.  He will bring us a fascinating comparison of China and the United States from multiple dimensions. Finally, Zhang will present a power projection for China and the USA for the next decade.

Three decades after launching a series of economic reforms, the mysterious “Red China” has become a world economic powerhouse, trailing only the United States in national output. Since 1978 China has steadily transformed from a very poor and orthodox Communist state to a “state-monopolized market economy.”  China has become a major player in global affairs and the world is following its progress with increasing interest.

Professor Zhang was born and raised in China and finished his undergraduate education there. He obtained his postgraduate education in International Political Economy and Business Administration at the Claremont College and Chapman University. He has been at Moorpark College since 2005 and has recently traveled back to China several times.

There will be a question and answer period following Professor Zhang’s presentation.

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM

For Information Contact: Faten Habib (805) 405-1058

The Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people – a local community of conscience - dedicated to providing monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and ecological sustainability, since 2003.  Global Exchange, headquartered in San Francisco, is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice.  Since our founding in 1988, Global Exchange has increased the U.S. public's awareness while building partnerships worldwide.

 http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com and http://www.globalexchange.org

THE ARAB SPRING IN NORTH AFRICA

 Global ExchangeVentura County Supporters

Present

“THE ARAB SPRING IN NORTH AFRICA”

Guest Speaker: Dr. Hamoud Salhi

Associate Professor, Political Science Department

California State University Dominguez Hills

Wednesday, November 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks

We are pleased to conclude our fall series on the Arab Spring with a presentation on” The Arab Spring in North Africa” by Dr. Hamoud Salhi, Associate Professor in the Political Science Department at California State University Dominguez Hills.  He will be discussing the evolution of the Arab Spring in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, as well as commenting on the situation in Algeria and Morocco.  A native of Algeria, Dr. Salhi is a recognized expert on the Middle East who has written numerous articles and appeared on various panels both in the United States and the Middle East.

In addition to teaching political science courses, Dr. Salhi is the Director of the University’s Negotiations, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding program.  A frequent guest on KPFK radio,

Dr. Salhi was recently featured in a documentary on prominent Algerian Americans titled “Success Stories from the U.S.”, which was produced by Algerian National Television and the U.S. State Department. He is also actively involved in promoting better understanding among Muslims, Christians and Jews in Southern California. 

A question and answer period will follow the presentation, which is free and open to the public.  Donations will be gratefully accepted to help us continue such programs.

As with our previous November programs, we will be joined by a group that sponsors two schools for Afghan refugee girls. They will display merchandise from Afghanistan and the region, including clothing, shawls and jewelry, which are given as gifts for donations to the schools.  Information and photos about the schools will also be displayed.  Currently over 600 girls are enrolled. with  $55 covering  the expenses for a full school year for one girl. This will be a great opportunity to do your holiday shopping while contributing to a very worthy cause. Donations are also welcome.

GLOBAL EXCHANGE Ventura County Supporters
http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com/

For further Information, contact: Ferial Masry 805-300-7226

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters is a group of people - a community of conscience - dedicated to providing local monthly public forums, supporting and working with other local organizations committed to social and economic justice, human rights and ecological sustainability.  Global Exchange, headquartered in San Francisco, is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice. Since our founding in 1988, we have increased the US public's global awareness while building partnerships worldwide.

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Friends of Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters:

Dear Friends of Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters:

Because of the great interest shown in Islam during our September program, which received front-page coverage in the Ventura County Star, we are pleased to continue or series on the Arab Spring with the program “The Role of Islam in the Arab Spring." It will be held at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, October 27^th from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Amir Hussain, Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University, the Jesuit University in Los Angeles.  He is a prominent scholar who teaches courses on world religions, and specializes in the study of Islam.  His many achievements include being the editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, the premier scholarly journal for the study of religion 

On the same evening the CVUUF Community Forum is presenting a program on the “American Awakening – From Wall Street Protests to a Main Street Economy," where Dr. David Korten will be the guest speaker.  That program is being held at 3327 Old Conejo Road in Newbury Park at 7:30 PM.  We felt that their program was of sufficient enough importance to co-sponsor it and that is why you may have received flyers from us for both programs.

It is unfortunate that both programs occur on the same evening.  However, the only date that Dr. Hussain and the Thousand Oaks Library were available was October 27^th and we felt that we could have no better speaker on this important and timely topic. Further information about the program was posted on Thursday, Oct. 27 on this blog. If you have any questions, please call Vitali Mostovoj, 805-492-4122 or Ferial Masry, 805-300-7226.

We thank you for your continued interest in Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters.

Role of Islam in the Arab Spring - Thursday, Oct. 27, 7-8:30 p.m.

GLOBAL EXCHANGE

Ventura County Supporters

Present

“THE ROLE OF ISLAM IN THE ARAB SPRING”

Guest Speaker: Dr. Amir Hussain

Professor of Religious Studies Loyola Marymount University

Thursday, October 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road , Thousand Oaks

Our September program “The Women of the Arab Spring” attracted considerable attention and was the subject of a front-page story in the VC Star.  During the program many questions arose about Islam and Sharia law.   For example, it was noted that despite the fears created by some groups about Sharia law spreading to the American heartland, Sharia law is the law of the land in only two of the 100 countries with Muslim majorities.

We are pleased to continue our discussion on Islam in the second program of our three-part series on the Middle East; titled “The Role of Islam in the Arab Spring”   We are honored to have as our guest speaker Dr. Amir Hussain, Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University , the Jesuit University in Los Angeles.  Dr. Hussain teaches courses on world religions, and specializes in the study of Islam. He is the editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, the premier scholarly journal for the study of religion.  He is also the editor for the third edition of World Religions: Western Traditions, a textbook published by Oxford University Press and is on the editorial boards of four scholarly journals. Since 2005, he has written over 25 book chapters or scholarly articles about Islam and Muslims.

Dr. Hussain, who was chosen by a vote of LMU students as the Professor of the Year in 2008 and 2009, will sketch the history of Islam in the Middle East , and then discuss contemporary developments. His talk will introduce the various Islamic political groups in the region (such as the Muslim Brotherhood), and he will discuss some of the events leading up to the Arab Spring, such as the elections in Algeria in the 1990s.

A question and answer period will follow the presentation which is free and open to the public.  Donations will be gratefully accepted to help us continue these programs.

GLOBAL EXCHANGE Ventura County Supporters
http://globalexchangevc.blogspot.com/

For further Information, contact: Ferial Masry at 805-300-7226