The 8th Annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium
Quality of Life as Social Justice
March 25 - March 26, 2012
Las Cruces
The J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium is devoted each year to an issue of concern to the state and region. The overarching goal of the symposium is to further increase the relevance of New Mexico's land grant institution by providing opportunities for NMSU and larger community members to share information, learn from one another, and develop shared strategies.
In 2012 and 2013, the Symposium is focusing on improving quality of life for all who live in Doña Ana County.
The free two-day symposium will be held:
Sunday, March 25, 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Court Youth Center
Monday March 26 at Corbett Center (3rd floor) on the NMSU campus
(Meals and registration materials will be provided.)
DAY 1 Overview: The first day will focus on understanding local problems, especially economic hardship, its causes and consequences. We will use statistics, mapping and participatory exercises, and listen to various constituencies within Doña Ana County about their lived experiences and their challenges.
Day 2 Overview: The second day will identify concrete strategies to rethink our challenges, promote resilience, and address vulnerabilities. On both days we will invite engagement among all participants to work on our collective challenges for the coming year.
To read about the symposium's objectives and value statement, please click here.
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Click here to register (you will need to press the "back" button to return to this page) and please check back for the agenda.
GET INVOLVED!
If you are interested in getting involved or sharing your perspectives, please contact Senator Jeff Bingaman's office in Las Cruces: Jake Rollow is receiving community interest and input. He can be reached at 575-523-6561 and jake_rollow@bingaman.senate.gov. The success of this initiative will depend on the people who get involved!
SPONSORS
The symposium is a university-community initiative, receiving generous support from NMSU's College of Arts and Sciences and the Kellogg Foundation. The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is a symposium partner and is serving as fiscal agent.
However, we are building a long-term initiative that will need ongoing community support. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Luan Wagner Burn, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. She can be reached at 575-521-4734 or luan@cfsnm.org.
2012 SYMPOSIUM STEERING COMMITTEE
| Miriam Chaiken |
Department Head of Anthropology, NMSU |
| Billy Garrett |
Doña Ana County Commisionner & Symposium Co-Chair |
| Paul Kolp |
USAID, retired |
| Sarah Nolan |
Director of Comunidades en Accion y de Fe |
| Jake Rollow |
Field Representativbe for Senator Jeff Bingaman & Symposium Co-Chair |
| Silvia Sierra |
Director of Health and Human Services, Doña Ana County |
| Lois Stanford |
Associate Professor of Anthropology, NMSU & Symposium Co-Chair |
| Monica Torres |
Department Head of English & Symposium Co-Chair |
