The Human Costs of War on Children and Families

David Smith-Ferri, Activist and California Poet Laureate

Portland State University's Center for Academic Excellence is hosting this event as part of the ongoing Civic Engagement Series. The Civic Engagement Series brings together faculty, students, staff, and community partners who are interested in the role of community-based education to promote civic engagement. This series facilitates meaningful discussions related to PSU's mission of connecting the university with the larger community.

Thursday, February 28

12 Noon - 1:30 pm

Multi-Cultural Center

228 Smith Memorial Union

Free and Open to the Public!

Through a multi-media presentation including poetry, stories, and fïlm, David Smith-Ferri will bring into our presence the people he has met in Iraq, and the events that have shaped their lives over the past eight years. The people of Iraq are featured in Smith-Ferri's newly released book, Battlefield without Borders.  Zahra Al-Kabi, Iraqi Social Worker and Michael Taylor, Assistant Professor of Social Work and father of a veteran of the war in Iraq, will provide a panel response to Smith-Ferri's presentation.

Co-sponsoring this event are:

Center for Academic Excellence

Department of Confl ict Resolution

School of Social Work,

Child and Family Studies Program      

Student Health and Counseling

Social Sustainability Workgroup

Social Opportunity and Equity Forum,

College of Urban and Public Affairs,

American Friends Service Committee, and

PDX Peace Coalition.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to CAE at (503)725-5642