The Alan B. Slifka Master's Program in Coexistence and Conflict
Invites you to an International Symposium

"Beyond Disaster Relief:
Opportunities for Peace-building in Southeast Asia"

Featuring Keynote Speaker Ambassador Douglas A. Hartwick,
Senior Coordinator of the State Department's Tsunami Reconstruction Task Force

WHEN: THIS Thursday, April 21!!!!
WHERE: Rapaporte Treasure Hall, (Goldfarb Library, Brandeis University)
WHAT TIME: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served before and after the event, at 4:00 and 6:45 pm

In the aftermath of the tsunami in Southeast Asia, development and conflict resolution specialists are faced with the dual challenge of reconstruction and ending violent conflict. Come hear expert scholars and practitioners in the fields of conflict management, disaster relief and development discuss how disaster interventions can contribute to the building of sustainable peace in Indonesia and Sri Lanka

Also including panelists:
- Father Thomas Kocherry, Indian clergyman and leading figure of World Forum of Fisher People
- Daniel F. Curran, Director of Humanitarian Leadership Program, Harvard Business School
- Ted Johnson, Program Manager and Legal Advisor, Mercy Corps Conflict Management Group
- Dharitri Patnaik, formerly with ActionAid International/Mason Fellow, KSG, Harvard University
- Martha Thompson, NGO consultant and lecturer at Brandeis and Tufts Universities
- Laurence Simon, PhD, Director, Sustainable International Development Program, Brandeis
- Mari Fitzduff, PhD, Director, Slifka M.A. program in Coexistence and Conflict, Brandeis

Sponosored by these generous groups:
The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School - Brandeis International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life - South Asian Students Association - Hindu Student Council - Korean Student Association - Chinese Cultural Connection - Activist Resource Center -
Southeast Asia Club - Peace, Conflict & Coexistence Department - Political Science Department - Graduate Student Association - International & Global Studies Department - Senate Diversity Committee - Student Union F-board - Office of Student Enrollment - Intercultural Center

On-campus parking is available - just ask security at the Brandeis entrance for a visitor pass
For driving directions to Brandeis University, visit: www.brandeis.edu/overview/directions.html
For further questions or concerns, please email: tamara@brandeis.edu