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Global 2: A Conference on the World Economy
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Date: April 2nd, 3rd and 4th - 2004
Location: University of Cincinnati
West (Main/Cincinnati) Campus [directions]
McMicken Hall | Great Hall [highlighted buildings]
Purpose: Bringing together concerned individuals for an engaging weekend which promises to be both informative and inspirational. Utilizing workshops as a forum to share skills and solutions.
Workshops:
Globalization 101, Globalization in the Middle East, Understanding and Including Each Other, Legal Matters for Activists, People of Faith, Super Memes and Beyond, IMF/World Bank, History of Labor Movements, Organizing as if Anti-Oppression Mattered, Media and Peace Activism, Tactics Used in Past Demos, CAFTA/FTAA, Coca-Cola Awareness, Direct Action/Civil Disobedience, Zines, Community Organizing, Environmental Effects of Globalization, Women and Globalization, Media 101, Street Art/Propaganda, Globalization and health care imbalances in India, The War on Drugs, History of American Imperialism, Physical Infrastructure for Building Community, Radical Instrument Making for Demos, We All Live in Bhopal: Corporate Racism after the worst industrial disaster in the history of mankind, Physical and Mental Preparedness in Demonstrations, Building Autonomous Collectives, Wheatpasting and Culture Jamming, Job Defense/Union Organizing, Video and Activism
Endorsements: UC Campus Green Party, UC Anti-War Committee, United Students Against Sweatshops and Food Not Bombs. Verbally endorsed by presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich when he visited Cincinnati on February 18th (honestly). |
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Food: A vegan friendly breakfast and lunch will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday. Local food vendors include: the Mediterranean House Restaurant, Ollie's Trolley and Adriadico's. We are also calling upon the collective power of Cincinnati locals to help supplement this food by bringing a lunch dish to share. Eira will be distributing a specific request sometime before the conference. All attendees are asked to bring a reusable plate, cup and utensils if possible.
Beyond Workshops: Rooms have been set aside for film showings, art creation, game playing, puzzle completion, debates/timeout, the final four, demo preparation and napping/prayer/meditation. Discussion groups, caucus meetings and guerrilla workshops will be free flowing aspects of Global 2.
Tabling Groups:
UC College Democrats, International Socialist Organization. Full list in progress.
Preceding Week:
Student and Labor Solidarity Week (March 29th to April 2nd) is being orchestrated by the local United Students Against Sweatshops chapter. The "Sweat-Free" Fashion Extravaganza will be an excellent transition into the Global 2 weekend. [info]
Regional Appeal:
People have scheduled visits from a wide variety of places including: Kansas, Athens OH, Chicago, Cleveland, Bloomington Indiana and East Lansing Michigan. Represent where you're from by making plans to attend.
Flier: 8x11 Poster (currently outdated)
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Housing Space:
Limited and not guaranteed. Please pre-register to reserve a spot. You can also request or offer space by contacting Y at removed
Nearby Hotels:
Marriott Kingsgate Conference Hotel [info]
[location map]
Street Parking:
Probasco, Stratford, Joslin, Digby, Riddle and other streets west of campus. Rohs, Wheeler, Warner and other streets south of Campus. [area map]
Garage Parking:
Langsam Library garage will only charge one dollar if you leave after 5pm on either saturday or sunday. The Langsam and CBA garages are both entered by turning onto Woodside drive from Martin Luther King Drive. CCM garage is accessed by turning onto Corry Blvd from Jefferson Ave and driving a small distance. [UC map]
Friday Arrival:
Global personnel will be at all events listed on the schedule page.
Saturday or Sunday Arrival:
Please proceed to the southern half of McMicken Hall's first floor to register, check in and receive all needed materials for the weekend.
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