SFPGJ is a collective of students working hard to promote peace and justice at UVM and abroad. Our main points of unity are: NO to war and violence, NO to racism and sexism, YES to strong communities, YES to peace, PROTECT civil liberties, and FIGHT for justice.
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS FOR...
Spring Semester 2007
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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3- Fair Trade 101, intro session
with Lindsey John Dewey Lounge at 1:30pm |
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MOVIE - "LIFE AND DEBT" Documentary exploring realities of global economics on Jamaican life through the eyes of tourism. Lafayette 108 at 7pm. Followed by a post-screening discussion |
5- SFPGJ Meeting, 7:30 in Lafayette 102 |
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10- PANEL - WORKERS
RIGHTS BOARD HEARING, debating the impact of Verizon's leaving the
state of Vermont. Unitarian Universalist Church, 6:30pm |
11
MOVIE "BIRDSONG" explores the connection between coffee, farmers, the environment and us. Lafayette 207 at 7pm. Followed by a post-screening discussion by producer, Jeanne Fossani |
12
MOVIE "THE STRUGGLE IN THE FIELDS" Powerful documentary about farm workers in the United States. Memorial Lounge at 7pm. Followed by a post-screening discussion by Prof. Greg Ramos, Theatre Department. |
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17 SPEAKER
DOLORES HUERTA, co-founder of United Farm Workers Association. Ira Allen Chapel at 5pm. |
18
Movie: "Banana Verdict"
with free Fair Trade Banana Splits! http://www.filmakers.com/indivs/BananaVerdict.htm www.okeusa.com This documentary tells the story in a visually exciting way of the fascinating world of the international banana trade with all of its moral implications. Discussion following the film. 7pm. Lafayette 207. |
19- SFPGJ Meeting, 7:30 in Lafayette 102 |
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"Three Voices: What Fair Trade Means for Farmers" http://www.redtomato.org/news.html A banana farmer from Ecuador, a watermelon and vegetable farmer from Georgia, and an apple grower from New England may seem worlds apart, but they share common challenges as small farmers trying to make it in a global food system. Join us for a rare opportunity to hear farmers from three very different places talk about their struggles to stay on the land, their experiences in the market, and the impact of consumer support for fair trade and family farms. 7pm. Williams 301. |
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25- "Buyer be Fair: THE PROMISE OF PRODUCT CERTIFICATION" http://www.buyerbefair.org/index.html takes viewers to Mexico, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden, the USA and Canada to explore how conscious consumers and businesses can use the market to promote social justice and environmental sustainability through product labeling, with a focus on Fair Trade coffee and Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. 7pm. BIllings Marsh Lounge |
26- SFPGJ Meeting, 7:30 in Lafayette 102 |
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31 FAIR TRADE FAIR with tables, free food, info and much much more… ,Billings, 11-2pm |