Globalization and Cosmopolitanism: Tensions, Expressions, and Resolutions
April 1-3, 2005
Keynote Speakers:
Gautam Ghosh, Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania, "GODSPEED! Equality Re-Calculared in the Global Hindu Avant-Garde."
Robert Blecher, (Obermann Center Fellow, UI, History, University of Richmond, Virginia), "Cosmpolitanism, Solidarity, and the Aid Industry in Palestine"
Schedule:
Friday, April 1, 2005
6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Welcome and Conovocation Overview
7:00 p.m. Film Screening
"Local Angel" (2002), Director Udi Aloni
After Film Discussion
Shira Robinson, UI History
Saturday, April 2, 2005
9:00 a.m - 9:15 a..m. - Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Paul Greenough, Director, Crossing Borders Program
9:15 a.m. - 11: 15 a.m. - Panel Discussion - Latin America Facing Cosmopolitan Challenges
Chair: Claire Fox, UI English
