{"id":44654,"date":"2013-01-08T09:36:06","date_gmt":"2013-01-08T14:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=44654"},"modified":"2013-01-08T09:37:09","modified_gmt":"2013-01-08T14:37:09","slug":"global-perspectives-sponsors-semester-of-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/global-perspectives-sponsors-semester-of-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Perspectives Office Sponsors Semester of Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several prominent figures, such as Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams and African human rights activist John Prendergast, will speak at UCF this semester.<\/p>\n<p>The presentations are hosted by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, which strives to broaden awareness and understanding on campus and in the community about global issues. Each event connects to the office\u2019s annual theme for 2012-2013, \u201cThe Changing Face of Freedom in Today\u2019s Turbulent Times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The events, which are free and open to the public, include:<\/p>\n<li>Former director for African Affairs at the U.S. National Security Council, John Prendergast, who will present \u201cBlood and Soil: Land, Politics and Conflict Prevention,\u201d at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union.<\/li>\n<li>International development expert and author, Stephen C. Smith, who will present \u201cCan We End Global Poverty,\u201d at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the Cape Florida Ballroom of the Student Union.<\/li>\n<li>Nobel laureate, Jody Williams, who will present \u201cBanning Landmines: Disarmament, Citizen Diplomacy and Human Security,\u201d at 3 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 21, in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union.<\/li>\n<li>Author and film producer, Mark London, who will present \u201cSharks of the Amazon,\u201d at 3 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 28, in the Cape Florida Ballroom of the Student Union.<\/li>\n<p>For a full list of upcoming events or to learn more about the Global Perspectives Office, visit http:\/\/ucfglobalperspectives.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Several prominent figures, such as Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams and African human rights activist John Prendergast, will speak at UCF this semester. 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