Olympia, WA
Evergreen State College
Peace Works 2011: Solidarity In Action
From  Fri, April 08, 2011 at 8:00AM (Pacific)
To  Sat, April 09, 2011 at 8:00PM
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Hosted by Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice
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Full Conference WITH Alice Walker Keynote [+] $105.00
Admission to all conference events on Friday & Saturday and Alice Walker's keynote speech.
Full Conference WITH Alice Walker Keynote - Student/Low Income [+] $52.50
Admission to all conference events on Friday & Saturday and Alice Walker's keynote speech.
Conference WITHOUT Alice Walker Keynote [+] $80.00
Admission to all conference events on Friday and Saturday.
Conference WITHOUT Alice Walker Keynote - Student/Low Income [+] $40.00
Admission to all conference events on Friday and Saturday.
One Day Only [+] $50.00
Conference admission for Friday or Saturday only.
One Day Only - Student/Low Income [+] $25.00
Admission for Friday or Saturday only. Current student ID required.
TESC Students: Full Conference WITH Alice Walker Keynote [+] $32.50
Full conference and keynote admission for students of Evergreen State College. Current school ID required.
TESC Students: Conference WITHOUT Alice Walker Keynote [+] $20.00
Full conference admission for students of Evergreen State College. Current school ID required.
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EVENT DETAILS

PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS ON APRIL 4, 2011

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Rachel Corrie’s legacy inspires people around the world to create positive, nonviolent change in their communities. The Peace Works series of events and conferences honor that legacy by linking action to critical thought, community organizing, and personal reflection.

This year’s Peace Works Conference theme is Solidarity In Action. Please Pre-Register to reserve your space at this year's conference!

Click here to see the full conference program.

Scheduled workshops and events include:

  • Human Rights and Strategies for Justice in Palestine/Israel
  • Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Campaigns & Grassroots Organizing
  • Organizing with the Olympia Rafah Solidarity Mural Project
  • Cross Movement Building
  • Social Networking as an organizing tool
  • Report Back on Trial in Israel by the Corries
  • Celebration with music and dancing Sat. evening in Downtown Olympia
  • Free Childcare will be provided by the Childcare Collective
  • Buffet lunch on Saturday included with purchase of Full Conference by March 31st


The keynote speaker is Alice Walker, poet, author, and social justice activist.

LOGISTICS

If you have purchased a ticket for Alice Walker: The Poet/Writer as Activist, your ticket will be held for you at Will Call at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.

The theater will open at 6:00pm and the event will begin at 7:30pm Friday April 8th, 2011.

For Olympia hotel information please see:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g58653-Olympia_Washington-Hotels.html

For transportation from SeaTac airport please see:
http://www.capair.com

For city of Olympia public transportation information please see:
http://www.intercitytransit.com/Pages/default.aspx

For a map of the Evergreen State College please see: http://www.evergreen.edu/tour/map.htm

For even more city of Olympia info check out:
http://www.ci.olympia.wa.us/visitors.aspx
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