Peace Pole Unveiling and Panel: Art, Race, Peace and Social Justice
Join the Rotary Club of New London for the 2024 International Day of Peace. Attend the unveiling of the multilingual Peace Pole at 3 pm in the Lyman Allyn’s Hendel Library, then learn from a panel discussion on art, race, peace, and social justice at 4 pm.
Moderated by Prof. Julia Kushigian with artist Marvin Espy, Prof. Amanda Russhell Wallace, and Prof. Sufia Uddin, panel speakers will reflect on the power of art to address the underlying causes of conflict, poverty, discrimination, and access to counteract these problems while promoting social justice and understanding. They will explore points of overlap where art meets intractable social issues to promote healing.
The panel is presented in collaboration with Marvin Espy’s exhibition, Up from Asphalt, at the Lyman Allyn through October 20, 2024.
Peace Pole Unveiling: 3 pm (Hendel Library)
Panel Conversation: 4 pm (Lehman Auditorium)
Registration is recommended for panel attendance. RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. 2129 or [email protected].
Panel Participants
Marvin Espy, artist and New London Rotary Club member
Prof. Amanda Russhell Wallace, Asst. Prof. of Studio Art, Connecticut College
Prof. Sufia Uddin, Professor of Religion and Anthropology, Connecticut College
Julia Kushigian, moderator, Professor of Hispanic Studies, CC & NLRC
About the Rotary Club of New London
The Rotary Club of New London is the oldest, most active and well-known service organization in the community. They are a leadership organization working together to make a difference. Members include local business, nonprofit, professional and civic leaders. They form lasting friendships through shared Rotary experiences including weekly meetings with interesting speakers, committee meetings and projects, social events and group service projects within our community and internationally.
Diversity & Inclusion
Having a diverse and inclusive Rotary Club means they value and welcome individuals of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, and races to the Club. They invite younger people, women, and minorities who support Rotary’s values, ideals, and mission to join their members in service to the community, and they strive to give all members equal opportunities to serve as leaders within the Club. Learn more on their website.
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Image by Lisa Norwood. “May Peace Prevail on Earth. May Peace Be in Our Homes and Communities.” Pole at Peace Park in Seattle, WA.