Exchange Student Presentations on Nigeria, Indonesia, and Pakistan
Exchange students from Nigeria, Indonesia, and Pakistan made presentations about their countries. In addition they prepared recipes from their own country’s cuisine Continue reading
Exchange Student Presentations on Russia
Two exchange students from Russia, Maria Kononova and Eduard Ovsejchuk, made presentations about their country Continue reading
“Youth Demand Action on Climate Change”
A panel of youth activists presented their ideas, facilitated by Dr. Julie Snorek, Environmental Studies, Dartmouth College and Lissa Weinmann, WWAC Dr. Snorek reported on the UN Climate Change Conference in Poland that she had attended in December. Then we heard from the young people and were inspired by their activism and ideas. Finally members of the community worked together with them in small groups on recommendations and plans to support them in their activities. Continue reading
Talks by Two Marlboro College Students on their Senior Research Projects
Leni Charbonneau spoke on “Japan and the Ainu: A Spectacle of Sustainability.” Then Adam Weinberg spoke on “Compassion for the Inconsiderate: Local Politics, Global Values.” Continue reading
Muslim American Hip Hop Dancer Almirah Sackett
On July 2nd at 6pm, The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series, NECCA, Brattleboro School of Dance, Side Stream Studio and Windham World Affairs Council present Next Stage’s 2022 Artist-in-Residence, Amirah Sackett. Amirah is a hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Chicago and Next Stage will be giving away 10 tickets to WWAC members for this event(which will happen at NECCA). Send an email to Maia@pennilessproject.com for a chance to win a pair of tickets! An internationally recognized hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Amirah Sackett explores and embodies her Muslim American identity through combining hip-hop movement and Islamic themes. She… Continue reading