Spring Break
Week's events to raise awareness of Darfur genocide
Aundrea Eichman
Issue date: 4/25/07 Section: News
Van de Voorde teaches a class on political violence and her research is focused on genocide. She said she has always been involved in human rights and humanitarian law.
"This conflict is something I have taken to heart," Van de Voorde said.
Jenica Gammie, a freshman nursing major, said she didn't know much about Darfur, but she might look into it more because of the Global Days' events.
"I think it is really interesting because it is not something you usually see on campus," Gammie said.
She said it leads to curiosity which leads to asking questions. She was outside in the rain along with the Darfur tent raising money for Invisible Children, an organization that raises awareness about the displacement of children in Uganda.
These issues are important to her because students live in a global community and should raise awareness, Gammie said.
Global Days for Darfur lasts from April 23 to April 30. Along with Build-a-Camp, which will be displayed until April 28, TCU is also showing films, having a 5K walk and a moment of silence.
This week students may participate in the Take Action Ad Campaign in front of the library and Student Center. Here they may create advertisements about the Darfur genocide.
Students have plenty of opportunities to get involved such as participating in this weeks events as well as donating money, Van de Voorde said,
She said TCU is going to start a chapter of STAND. She said there are more than 800 chapters in high schools and colleges.
"This conflict is something I have taken to heart," Van de Voorde said.
Jenica Gammie, a freshman nursing major, said she didn't know much about Darfur, but she might look into it more because of the Global Days' events.
"I think it is really interesting because it is not something you usually see on campus," Gammie said.
She said it leads to curiosity which leads to asking questions. She was outside in the rain along with the Darfur tent raising money for Invisible Children, an organization that raises awareness about the displacement of children in Uganda.
These issues are important to her because students live in a global community and should raise awareness, Gammie said.
Global Days for Darfur lasts from April 23 to April 30. Along with Build-a-Camp, which will be displayed until April 28, TCU is also showing films, having a 5K walk and a moment of silence.
This week students may participate in the Take Action Ad Campaign in front of the library and Student Center. Here they may create advertisements about the Darfur genocide.
Students have plenty of opportunities to get involved such as participating in this weeks events as well as donating money, Van de Voorde said,
She said TCU is going to start a chapter of STAND. She said there are more than 800 chapters in high schools and colleges.
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Chelsea Hall
posted 4/25/07 @ 10:41 AM EST
THIS IS A GOOD STORY
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