16th Annual Terre Haute Human Rights Day

Schedule of events:

8 a.m. – Film presentation, “This Changes Everything” (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede III)

9-9:25 a.m. – Opening reception (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Sycamore Banquet Center)

Jeff Lorick, director of Terre Haute Human Relations Commission, will serve as M.C. Others on hand will include Terre Haute Mayor Duke A. Bennett, Indiana State University President Dr. Daniel J. Bradley and Vigo County School Corporation Superintendent Danny Tanoos.

9:30-10:45 a.m. – Plenary Session (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Sycamore Banquet Center)

Keynote Address: Merilyn D. Brown, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

Session I Workshops

11-11:50 a.m. – “Stop Child Trafficking,” Indiana State University Dr. Georgianna Duarte (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede I)

11-11:50 a.m. – “Americans with Disabilities: A personal story,” by Kristin Fleschner, Foreign Affairs Officer at the United States Department of State (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede II)

11-11:50 a.m. – “Human Rights in Honduras,” 8th Day Center for Justice (based in Chicago) representatives Liz Deligio and Sister Kathleen Desautels, SP – (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede III)

11-11:50 a.m. – “International Women’s Day,” Indiana State University Dr. Lori Henson (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Room 307)

11-11:50 a.m. – “Social Justice Studies at Indiana State University,” Indiana State University Dr. Ralph Leck (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Room 321)

Noon-12:30 p.m. – Lunch

Session II Workshops

12:40-1:30 p.m. – “Pictorial Documentary of the Dakota Pipeline,” Colombian and American photographer Alexandra McNichols-Torroledo (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Sycamore Banquet Center)

12:40-1:30 p.m. – “Voices of Syria,”Help4Refugees founder Jordan Hattar (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede I)

12:40-1:30 p.m. – “Verbing Ally: What does it Mean to be an Aspiring Ally to the LGBTQIA Community,” Indiana Youth Group Director of Programs and Training Myranda Warden (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede II)

12:40-1:30 p.m. – “Human Rights Post Election,” Amnesty International Senior Field Organizer Ernest Coverson (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede III)

12:40-1:30 p.m. – “The Dangers of Sexting,” Terre Haute Police Department Officer Ryan Adamson (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Room 307)

12:40-1:30 p.m. – “Keep It Real RX,” a game which provides a safe space for people to explore and share memories and more out loud (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Room 321)

Session III Workshops

2-2:50 p.m. – “Pictorial Documentary of the Dakota Pipeline,” Colombian and American photographer Alexandra McNichols-Torroledo (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Sycamore Banquet Center)

2-2:50 p.m. – “President Donald J. Trump, the Emoluments Clause and other lawsuits,” Wagner Crawford & Gambill Law Offices Attorney Chris Gambill – (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede I)

2-2:50 p.m. – “Organizing and Winning: Building a 21st Century Union,” Indiana Chapter of Unite Here Local 23 President Stuart Mora (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede II)

2-2:50 p.m. – “Human Rights in Honduras,” 8th Day Center for Justice (based in Chicago) representatives Liz Deligio and Sister Kathleen Desautels, SP – (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede III)

2-2:50 p.m. – “Myths and Facts about Raising the Minimum Wage,” Forward Together Terre Haute organization member and Sister of Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz  (Hulman Memorial Student Union, Room 307)