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UB proudly sponsors a year of events
The 14th Dalai Lama at the University at Buffalo
Promoting peace across borders through education
A Year of Events
September 19
Distinguished Speakers Series Lecture
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will deliver a major address on the theme of promoting peace across borders through education. | Details
September 19
Day of Learning
Talk by Lama Surya Das
Prepare for His Holiness' address with a lecture by UB alumnus and Buddhist teacher | Details
September 19
Day of Learning
Community meditation
Community meditation led by Lama Surya Das, UB alumnus and Buddhist teacher | Details
Day of Learning
Putting your Education to Work for Peace
Tuesday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.*
145 Student Union
UB students, faculty, and staff speak about the goals of the Peace Corps, and how their volunteer service promoted peace and understanding:
Anna Ireland, Anthropology (Kenya)
Ernie Sternberg, Urban and Regional Planning (Malaysia)
Rachel Fix, Graduate School of Education (Mongolia)
Pamela Rutenbe, Political Science (Niger)
Phillips Stevens Jr., Anthropology (Nigeria)
Diane Hardy, International Educational Services (Romania)
Tim Hartigan, Millard Fillmore College (Thailand)
Gary Byrd, Health Sciences Library (Tunisia)
*Times and locations may be subject to change
Cost: Free