Archive for March, 2011

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund

An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the east coast of Japan on March 11th. The quake which was one of the largest in recorded history triggered a 23-foot tsunami that battered Japan’s coast, killing hundreds and sweeping away cars, homes, buildings, and boats, causing many injuries, fires. A tsumani triggered by a powerful earthquake made its way to sweep part of Sendai airport in northern Japan on the same day. There are thousands of dead and injured people in Japan right now. So...

Lecture Series: Robert A. Pape

Speaker: Robert A. Pape Theme: Cutting the Fuse: The Explosion of Global Suicide Terrorism and How to Stop It Date: Monday, April 4, 2011 Time: 12:50 PM - 3:00 PM Location: President's Room, Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota Twin Cities RSVP Form 5 Seats Left [formbuilder:2] This is a free event and open to public. The event room is limited to a capacity of maximum 70 people. The RSVPs will be accepted on a first come, first serve...

Intercultural Reception at State Capitol – 2011

Program Details: Ebru Exhibit (Traditional Ottoman Art of Water Marbling) Turkish Coffee Turkish food Live Traditional Music and More... When: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  (Open House Reception) Where: Great Hall, State Capitol Host Committee: Sandra L. Pappas , State Senator Nora Slawik, State Representative Deanna Wiener, Former State Senator Sharon E. Ropes, Former State Senator Sandy Wollschlager, Former State...