September 7, October 25, 27, 2010
Congressional Candidate Forum
Three forums for candidates running in the Primary and General election for Maryland District 5, two hosted by the college at St. Mary’s Hall, one at Leonardtown High School.
Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and NAACP
September 16, 2010
Constitution Day
“Habeas Corpus at Guantanamo Bay: The Case of Dr. Ayman Batarfi”
Students and members of the community gathered in Cole Cinema to hear Attorney William J. Murphy speaks on his experiences defending Dr. Ayman Batarfi, a Guantanamo Bay detainee, followed by a dinner with faculty. .
September 24, 2010
Gubernatorial Candidate Robert Ehrlich
Former Governor Bob Ehrlich visited the SMCM campus, taught a political science class, interacted with students, and campaigned for his re-election. He continued to Daugherty Palmer Commons, where he held a roundtable discussion with local small business leaders. Attendance: 45+ press
October 7, 2010
Human Rights Film Series: “Torturing Democracy”
A film screening with Sherry Jones of her film, followed by a discussion the next week. Attendance: 60
October 14, 2010
Human Rights Film Series: A Panel Discussion of “Torturing Democracy” with Filmmaker Sherry Jones, Human Rights Attorney Tom Wilner, Constitutional Lawyer Scott Horton, and Senior Judge Advocate General Stu Couch on their experiences with the making of “Torturing Democracy” and in Guantanamo Bay. A reception was held in the May Russell Lodge following the discussion. Attendance: 60
October 21, 2010
Maryland Political History and: the O’Malley/Ehrlich Rematch
Students and members of the community gathered in the Glendenning Hall annex for a lecture by Ted Sheckels, author of Maryland Politics and Political Communication, 1950 – 2005. The lecture was followed by a brief question and answer period and a reception for students and Dr. Shekels. Attendance: 75
October 25, 2010
State and Local Candidates Forum
A forum for candidates for president and four districts of the St. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners.
6:30 pm | Leonardtown High School Auditorium
Co-sponsored by The League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s county and The St. Mary’s County Branch of the NAACP
November 10, 2010
Human Rights Film Series: “Which Way Home”
Students and members of the St. Mary’s community gathered in Cole Cinema to view the documentary that follows unaccompanied child migrants on their journey through Mexico as they try to reach the United States. Oscar-nominated director Rebecca Cammisa spoke about her experiences making the film. Attendance: 90
Co-sponsored by International Languages and Cultures, Theatre and Film, and Media Studies
November 11, 2010
The Politics of Representation: Art and Human Rights
A lecture by Andrea Giunta, professor of Latin American Art, University of Texas at Austin.
8:00 pm | St. Mary’s Hall
November 11, 2010
Lecture on Environmental Justice
Environmental ethicist Bill E. Lawson lectured on race, class, gender and Ethics for Disaster.
8:15 pm | Anne Arundel Hall
November 17, 2010
Human Rights Film Series: “Tar Creek”
A screening and community discussion hosted by filmmaker Matt Meyers about the worst environmental disaster you’ve never heard of. Attendance: 65
Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and Environmental Studies
November 23, 2010
Conference on Turkish & Eurasian Affairs
A conference to address critical issues affecting Turkish and Eurasian societies with national policymakers.
Co-sponsored by The Washington Review of Turkish & Eurasian Affairs
December 4, 2010
Debating for Democracy: D4D on the Road
A 6-hour training workshop that aims to help students discover the power of using stories and connecting through values to mobilize support, persuasively communicate, and motivate people to act. Attendance 75
Co-sponsored by Project Pericles
December 8, 2010
Human Rights Film Series: “Enemies of the People”
Students and members of the St. Mary’s community gathered in Cole Cinema to watch the film, which exposes for the first time the truth about the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge who were behind Cambodia’s horrific genocide. Attendance: 50
Co-sponsored by the Library, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Political Science, and History.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Human Rights Film Series: “The Lives of Others”
Students and members of the St. Mary’s community gathered in Cole Cinema to watch a German movie about a Statsi officer who monitors a young East German couple and is deeply moved by the events that transpire. Followed by a Discussion with Professors Christine Wooley, David Ellsworth, and Katie Gantz.
Attendance: 75
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
“Can our Country Lose its Addiction to Debt? The Causes and Consequences”
Students and members of the St. Mary’s community gathered in Cole Cinema to participate in a presentation and discussion with Harry Zeeve, National Field Director of the Concord Coalition, about the rising debt of the United States, its future, and our current position. Attendance: 65
Co-Sponsored with Public Policy Program
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Human Rights Film Series: “Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth”
A faculty-nominated film exploring the challenges that undocumented youth face upon completing high school. The screening was accompanied by a d
Co-sponsored by the Library, Political Science, and International Languages and Cultures
March 25, 2011
Maryland Day: Religious Tolerance in Early America
Celebrate Maryland Day with the Center for the Study of Democracy, the History Department, and Historic St. Mary’s City as they welcome Professor Owen Stanwood, (Boston University.) with a Discussion of Religious Tolerance at the Birthplace of “Freedom of Conscience.”
2:00 pm | Cole Cinema
April 14, 2011
“Politics, Policy, and Reality: What’s Really Going on in Washington”
Gwen Ifill, Managing Editor, PBS’ Washington Week
Benjamin Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism
7:00 pm | St. Mary’s Hall
April 28, 2011
Human Rights Film Series: “Green Wave”
The story of the 2009 Green Revolution in Iran from the people’s point of view through Facebook reports, Twitter messages, blogs, and Internet videos.
4:00 pm | Cole Cinema