G-8 Summit: AASU to Host Forums on
Globalization, March 29-30
Savannah,
GA—March 16, 2004— What is globalization? Why do anti-globalization
activists protest and demonstrate against organizations and institutions
such as the G-8, the World Trade Organization, and the International
Monetary Fund? Armstrong Atlantic State University's (AASU) Leadership
Initiative will host two panelist discussions to inform the community
about the issues surrounding globalization from March 29-30. The
forums are free and open to the public.
On March 29, a panel of faculty from Armstrong Atlantic will discuss
issues related to globalization during an informational forum. Panelists
Ned Rinalducci (sociology), Jose' da Cruz (political science), and
Pat Mizak (institutional research) will explain some of the pros
and cons of globalization. They also will touch on how this process
involves job exportation, environmental devastation, third world
worker exploitation, slavery, unfair trade, and the growing disparities
in wealth between rich and poor nations. AASU faculty member Bill
Daugherty (political science) will be the moderator. The forum will
begin at noon in room 156 of AASU's University Hall.
On March 30, representatives of local and national organizations
will explore a variety of topics related to the social and economic
effects of globalization. Activists Aaron Jacobson (Farm Labor Organizing
Committee), Judy Jennings (Sierra Club), Chito Lapena (G-8 Carnival
Coalition), and Kelli Pearson (Sentient Bean Coffeehouse) will serve
on the panel. Topics will include NAFTA and the international displacement
of labor; the Port of Savannah; and new distribution centers in
the changing economy of coastal Georgia. Panelists also will discuss
the effects of our choices as consumers in a global economy and
opportunities for citizens to give their input to the upcoming G-8
summit at Sea Island. Following the discussion, the floor will open
for questions from the audience. AASU professors Tom Howard (geography)
and Greg Geller (technical director, computing) will serve as moderators.
The forum will begin at 7 p.m. in the AASU Fine Arts Auditorium.
For more information about the globalization forums, contact Letty
Shearer at 912.921.5967.
