February 22
**Celebrating Women Locally, Connecting Women Globally
7:00 p.m., Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A

A panel of international women will discuss the celebration of International Women’s day and the issues affecting women in their country of origin. Dorothy Paul, Executive Director, University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, will moderate the panel. Panelists include: Mettie Thomopulos, originally from Liberia, has been educated in England and Switzerland and the United States. Yelena Perk-hunkova is from Russia and studied applied mathematics. She is now working on her thesis on educational testing. Asma Mohamed Taha is from the Sudan and has served time in prison for her views. A reception will be held following the discussion and Channel 4 will tape the program for showing during March 1-8.

February 22
From Kyoto to the Hague
Sponsored by the Linn County United Nations Association
7:30 p.m., Peoples Church, 600 Third Ave S.E., Cedar Rapids

David Osterberg will talk about the U.S. and European interests being at odds on climate change issues and look at the U.N. role in the negotiations. David is a former Iowa legislator and candidate for U.S. Senate, and a visiting professor of geography at the University of Iowa.

February 25
Johnson Co. UNA Annual Meeting
Sponsored by the Johnson County United Nations Association
11:30 a.m., University Athletic Club, Iowa City
Dr. Nadi Mendoza will talk on his knowledge and experience with landmines. $20.00. Call 643-5657 for reservations.

 

February 25
Cultural Diversity Day
Sponsored by The University of Iowa
Noon to 5:00 p.m., UI Field House, Grand Ave., Iowa City

Experience a multicultural festival that offers an opportunity to learn about other cultures through a variety of interactive programs. In addition to a wide selection of ethnic food, previous celebrations have offered participants a variety of games and educational programs, as well as international arts and craft items.

 

February 28
**Volunteer Agency Panel
The Act of Volunteerism as a Way of Life
7:00 p.m., ISU Memorial Union, Oak Room, Ames

Representatives of volunteer agencies will discuss their experiences and the value of volunteerism as a way of life. Panelists will include:
Elysha Iversen--Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and Recruiter
Joy Tassin--Americorps Outreach Specialist
Roger Balmer--NATO Peacekeeper in Bosnia
Robert Findlay--Two-time Crisis Corps participant

 

** Denotes events planned by participating sponsors