Kenapocomoco Newsnotes - February 2003

	Kenapocomoco Newsnotes
Vol. XV Number 6		February 2003

The people in the Peace Studies Office bring the Kenapocomoco Coalition Newsnotes to you monthly during the academic year.. The purpose is to inform students, faculty, staff, and other interested folks of scheduled events and activities within the department and pass along other information that appears relevant. The things written in the newsletter do not necessarily reflect the thoughts, opinions, and beliefs of everyone in the Peace Studies office or Kenapocomoco Coalition. If you have something you would like to add to the newsletter, please contact Andrew Duffy, the Peace Studies intern and editor of the Kenapocomoco Newsnotes. E-mail: anduffy@manchester.edu or call X5343. Thanks.

"Despite marshalling powerful armed forces in the Persian Gulf region and a virtual declaration of war in the State of the Union message, our government has not made a case for a preemptive military strike against Iraq, either at home or in Europe."

-Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (31 Jan 2003)

This Month:

February Calendar
No War With Iraq
Lysistrata Project at Manchester College - March 3
Alumni/Student Notes
New Books and Videos in the Library
News, Headlines, and Interesting Info

February Calendar:

5	Spring semester classes begin
13	2:30 PM - Lecture by and reception for Doug Franz. Franz, a North Manchester native, is currently the Editor for Investigative Reporting at the New York Times. Oakwood Great Room. 7:00 PM - Doug Frantz lecture. A public talk located in the Manchester High School Media Center. Frantz will be talking about perceptions of Americans in the Middle East.
15	Rally in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne.
24	10 a.m., Convocation: Cyrille Arnould '84, a Brethren Colleges Abroad student at MC from France who is a senior investment officer for the joint World Bank, Cordier Auditorium

Note: This Calendar will be updated throughout the month as new events and activities are announced.

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No War With Iraq

Events opposing the war in Iraq are being planned and will be posted to this newsletter and the Kenapocomoco listserv as they are announced.

Mini-Rally before Convo every Monday. 9:45 in front of Cordier Auditorium.
Downtown Anti-War Gathering every Wednesday. 5:15 at the intersection of Main and Market Streets, North Manchester.
Faculty and Staff Statement Against the War - See Ken Brown or Abby Fuller.
Student Statement Against the War - See Nate Shull
Lysistrata Project - March 3 - See Scott Strode (and below)

To learn more about the possible war with Iraq, please visit:

Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER)
Iraq Action Coalition
Iraq Sanctions Challenge
ZNet Iraq Page
Common Dreams
U.S. Policy Toward Iraq from C-Span

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Lysistrata Project at Manchester College - March 3 (Wampler Auditorium)

The first-ever world-wide theatrical event for peace is coming to Manchester College on Monday, March 3rd, 2003! Theatre artists from around the planet are raising their collective voice against war by producing readings of Lysistrata in order to:

Let the Bush Administration know that we oppose their war on Iraq.
Provide events where citizens can unite to enjoy an evening of spirited, comedic theatre while raising public awareness about the volume of war opposition.
Provide a humorous entree into a healthy community dialogue: What CAN we do on a local level to stop "diplomacy by violence" in our world?
Raise money for organizations that work for peace and human rights.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Scott Strode.

Information at: http://www.pecosdesign.com/lys/

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Alumni/Student Notes:

Amie Fletcher '02 recently started her second semester of graduate school at Miami University of Ohio.

Heidi Beck '01 and Chris Good '02 (who reside in Central America) were recently able to meet up with brother Michael Good (MC student studying in Xalapa, Mexico) and cousin Tina Rieman '94 at Lago Atitlan, Guatemala.

Liz Geisewite '02 resides in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and works for a social welfare agency, plays music, and puts up with Drue Jones.

Allison Bryan '04 is starting her second semester abroad in Xalapa, Mexico. In a recent e-mail she notes, "Life is calm and healthy and I am excited for 5 more months of Mexico!"

Jennifer Wilson '04 recently returned from her semester abroad in Northern Ireland. Look for her around campus and say "Welcome Back!"

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New Books & Videos in The Library

Books:

Nelson-Pallmeyer, Jack. Harvest of Cain. 2001

Nelson-Pallmeyer, Jack. Jesus Against Christianity: Reclaiming the Missing Jesus. 2001

Videos:

Martin Luther Kings, Jr. : The Man and The Dream
Osama Bin Laden : In the Name of Allah
Hiroshima : City of Peace
The Search for Peace in the Middle East
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. : A Historical Perspective
Martin Luther King Commemorative Collection
The 11th of September
20th Century with Mike Wallace. U.N. Peacekeeping

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News, Headlines, and Interesting Info

Harper's Index from Harpers Magazine (January 2003):

Rank of Michael Moore's Stupid White Men among the New York Times's top "business" bestsellers in September : 1
Minimum number of locals hired to act as Arabs heckling U.S. troops during an army war game in California last year : 15
Number of Arabic linguists fired by the U.S. Army since August for being gay : 7
Chance that a doctor laughs along with a patient's laughter : 1 in 10
Chances that a doctor shows no response : 7 in 10
Rank of Mom, Dad, and Rudolph Giuliani among those whom recent college graduates say they most wish to emulate : 1, 2, 3
Chances that a U.S. adult does not want to live to be 120 under any circumstances : 2 in 3

And from the Indianapolis Star (February 3, 2003):

"Hundreds of people from Indianapolis told the U.S. Census Bureau they used a subway or ferry to travel to work, even though neither exist anywhere in the city.... The 2000 census reported that in Indianapolis more than 230 people take the subway to work. About 130 hop on a trolley, while 25 more ride a ferry in the decidedly landlocked city."

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