An exhibit exploring the lives and philosophies of three non-violent, change-making leaders will be the centerpiece of International Week, a series of events and lectures from March 20 through 29.
The major themes of International Week are change through non-violent means and multicultural cooperation, engagement and inclusion.
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” celebrates the accomplishments of Mohandas Gandhi, the political and ideological leader of India as it won independence from Great Britain; American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.; and Sōka Gakkai International founder Daisaku Ikeda.
Sōka Gakkai, or value-creating society, is a lay Buddhist movement that originated in 13th century Japan and is known for its emphasis on peace, education, cultural exchange and personal empowerment.
Local businessman Bill Edwards will receive the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Bridge Builder Award for his philanthropic contributions to the community during an invitation-only breakfast Tuesday that will officially open the exhibit.
Edwards, the local millionaire perhaps best known for purchasing the faltering Baywalk complex and for managing the Mahaffey Theater, has a history of philanthropy benefiting veterans and children. Previous winners of the annual award include Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev and Desmond Tutu.
The exhibit was created by Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., under the direction of Lawrence Carter, the dean of the Martin Luther King International Chapel. Carter will present a lecture on the efficacy of non-violence in the 21st century Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Harbor Hall.
The week will also feature information and planning sessions for students and faculty seeking study-abroad opportunities.
Recently, the university has made a renewed effort toward international engagement by working with the International Council of Tampa Bay to bring foreign leaders, journalists and students to the university, and by extending the availability of study abroad programs. The latter has been assisted by a personal $1 million donation by USF President Judy Genshaft and her husband, Steven Greenbaum.
The exhibit in Harbor Hall will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Calendar of Events:
Tuesday, March 20
USFSP International Research and Cultural Exchange
Open to the public
DAV 130
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lecture: “The Efficacy of Non-violence in the 21st Century”
Dialogue with Dr. Lawrence Carter, Dean of the Martin Luther King International Chapel, Morehouse College.
Harbor Hall Gallery
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21
Breakfast conversation on how to plan a study abroad course for your class
Contact Wendy Baker at extension 34851 for reservation.
Harbor Hall Community Room
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Electoral Lessons from Abroad: How Proportional Representation Could Improve U.S. Elections
Guest presentation by Dr. Douglas Amy, Mount Holyoke College, Professor of Political Science
Harbor Hall Gallery
9:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
Information on Study Abroad Opportunities for Students
Outside Breezeway
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
“Morocco” – Themed luncheon and presentation by Raja Benjakroun
Harbor Hall Gallery
12 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Female Mid-East Political Leaders Roundtable
Harbor Hall Gallery
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 22
Join the Peace Corps
Outside Breezeway
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
“Guatemala Experience”
A presentation by Professor Karin Braunsberger and her team of students
Harbor Hall Gallery
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
“Guantanamera”
A Film by Thomas Gutierrez Alea and Juan Carlos Tabio
Harbor Hall, Community Room
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Caribbean Carnival by the Bay
“Celebrating Caribbean culture with music, food and much more!”
Harbor Walk
9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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