'Good People Gather' Speaker Series

from Cathy Pedler

A series of events dealing with important societal issues will take place at Mercyhurst College in Erie Oct. 12, 13 and 14, as the college hosts the Good People Gather, Charlene M. Tanner Speaker Series.

The three-day conference will feature activities such as lectures, scenic hikes and reflection workshops on a variety of topics dealing with social justice an the global environmental crisis. All of the program are free and open to the public.

Featured speakers will be political activist Winona LaDuke at 7 PM Oct. 12, in the Mercyhurst Little Theatre, author and environmental activist Derrick Jensen at 7 PM Oct. 13, also in the Little Theatre, and physicist Dr. Vandana Shiva at 1 PM Oct. 14 in the Performing Arts Center, followed by a 3 PM Panel Discussion that will also include Derrick Jensen.

This event is being made possible by a gift from Doris Cipolla, in loving memory of partner, Charlene M. Tanner. Because of Doris’ and Charlene’s interests in social justice, peace and the environment, it is hoped that this program will inspire others to help create a healing environment for the world.

For more information about this program, call (814) 824-2578, email cathy.pedler@gmail.com or visit the web site http://www.squidoo.com/GoodPeopleGather/