There will be an entire slate of events in Cheyenne leading up to Mortenson's talk. Here they are (cross-posted from wyomingarts blog):
Tuesday, March 22.
· MOVIE: 12:00-2:00 in the student lounge. Charlie Wilson’s War (popcorn and snacks will be provided).
· PUBLIC DISCUSSION: 6:30-8:00pm in CCI 129/130 (The Centennial Room). Prints of Central Asia: Peggy Kelsey’s Afghan Women’s Project.
o An exhibit of Ms. Kelsey’s prints will go up in the Ludden Library in early February.
o A reception in the library will follow Ms. Kelsey’s talk on March 22
Wednesday, March 23.
· ETHNIC LUNCH: 12:00-1:00 pm in CCI 1219/130 (The Centennial Room).
· ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: 1:00-3:00 pm in CCI 1219/130 (The Centennial Room). Dr. Marianne Kamp, Dr. Mohammed Salih and Arshi Nisley will discuss Women and Islam: Confronting Misconceptions.
Thursday, March 24.
· MOVIE: 12:00-2:00 in the student lounge. The Kite Runner (popcorn and snacks will be provided)
Friday, March 25:
· BOOK DISCUSSION: 12:30-1:30pm. Discussion of Greg Mortenson’s book Three Cups of Tea and/or Stones into Schools. Students interested in participating should contact Jennifer McVay for information and to make arrangements.
LCCC students will be visiting local schools to discuss Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea. Where appropriate they will also be discussing the children’s edition Listen to the Wind.
Instructors at LCCC have integrated readings from Mr. Mortenson’s books into course curriculum.
The LCCC Ludden Library will be creating displays that look at life in Central Asia .
Finally, we hope to have LCCC students prepare poster presentations that examine different aspects of life in Central Asia .
FMI: David Marcum, LCCC Instructor of Political Science and Director of Government Studies and International Studies, 307.778.1220.
Questions that relate to Greg Mortenson’s actual visit on March 29 should be directed to the LCCC Foundation at http://www.lccc.cc.wy.us/
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