United Nations Events Scheduled
This spring, the University is offering a variety of free United Nations lectures, videoconferences, nongovernmental organization briefings and student briefings.
United Nations Lectures
As part of the United Nations Pathways Lecture Series, the University will welcome four U.N. dignitaries who will lecture on campus.
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Ambassador Fayssal Mekdad |
On Wednesday, February 22, Fayssal Mekdad, permanent representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations, will discuss “Syria and Its Role in Its Region” at 6:30 p.m. in Lenfell Hall, the Mansion, College at Florham. Prior to his appointment as permanent representative in 2003, Mekdad served as deputy permanent representative, during which time he represented his country on the Security Council in 2002.
Mekdad joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Syria in 1994, and from 1996 to the present, served on his country’s delegations to sessions of the U.N. General Assembly. He was a rapporteur of the Special Committee on Decolonization. For more information go to http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/mekdad.html .
On Wednesday, April 5, Augustine Mahiga, permanent representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations, will discuss “Tanzania — An Overview of Its Past, Present and Future” at 6:30 p.m., Room 100, Robison Hall Annex, Metropolitan Campus.
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Valeriy Kuchinsky will talk about “Ukraine in the World Today” on Wednesday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m., in Lenfell Hall, the Mansion, College at Florham.
On Wednesday, April 26, Dumisani Kumalo, permanent representative of South Africa to the United Nations, will discuss “South Africa and Its Role in Its Region and in the World,” at 6:30 p.m., Room 100, Robison Hall Annex, Metropolitan Campus.
The lectures are preceded by a half-hour refreshment/reception period. The series is presented in conjunction with The Ambassador’s Club at the United Nations. The Record and HeraldNews are co-sponsoring the event at the Metropolitan Campus.
Videconferences
Two videoconferences originating at the United Nations are planned. On Thursday, March 9, at 10 a.m., “Violence Against Women” will be discussed, and Noeleen Heyzer, executive director, United Nations Development Fund for Women, will be among the panelists. On Thursday, April 6, the subject will be “Natural Disasters and Responses” and Jan Egeland, undersecretary general for humanitarian affairs of the United Nations, will be among the panelists. Videoconferences will be held in Room 1132, Continuing Education Suite, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus, and Room 214, Dreyfuss Building, College at Florham.
NGO Briefings
In addition, faculty, staff and students are also invited to attend nongovernmental organization (NGO) briefings held at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. These U.N. briefings are open to Fairleigh Dickinson because it has earned accreditation as an NGO from the Department of Public Information of the United Nations.
Remaining NGO briefings this semester include “Women in Decision-Making” on Wednesday, March 8; “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination” on Thursday, March 16; and “World Water Day” on Thursday, March 30. For topics of NGO briefings scheduled for the succeeding months, visit http://www.un.org/dpi/ngosection/spring06-weekly-briefings.html .
Student Briefings
There are special scheduled briefings for students at U.N. headquarters. Faculty and staff interested in arranging for a student briefing should contact Malavika Khullar, coordinator, global initiatives (Metro), at 201-692-7361 or e-mail malavika@fdu.edu. There are several briefings scheduled this semester.
A pass is needed to attend the NGO briefings. To obtain a pass, e-mail malavika@fdu.edu at least three days prior to the briefing. For more information on U.N. events contact 201-692-7361 or e-mail malavika@fdu.edu.
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February 2006
| · | New Dean for Silberman College |
| · | Alumnus, Trustee Weinstein Supports Holocaust Symposium and Fund for FDU |
| · | Middle States Update |
| · | Graduate Center for Professional Psychology Planned in Israel |
| · | President’s Book Explores Globalization, World Citizenship and Global Education |
| · | Bahraini Ambassador and Wife Visit |
| · | Artis Joins Board of Trustees |
| · | United Nations Events Scheduled |
| · | Get Facts Online |
| · | Black History Month Celebrated |
| · | Global Challenge Offered to High School Students |
| · | Faculty/Staff — Update, In Memoriam, Announcing, Welcome |
| · | College Happenings |
| · | Spotlight — Brooks, Eisen, Morris, Sawyer |
| · | This & That |
| · | Photo Stories — FDU in Space, Dos Mundos Unidos. |
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