Dr. Deane Marchbein, the president of the board of Doctors Without Borders (Medicins Sans Frontieres), spoke prior to her keynote speech at the 26th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum with Tom Crann of MPR‘s All Things Considered. Marchbein, a medical doctor based out of Boston, talked of the work of the organization to deliver direct medical support to persons in need. Read an overview of the interview here.
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MINNEAPOLIS – The 26th annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum – a conference that celebrates Nobel Peace Prize laureates, international and national leaders – continues March 7-9 in Minneapolis. The Forum, which explores issues related to business, arts, music, education, and global issues, kicked off on March 1 with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Continue reading “Nobel Peace Prize Forum brings world to Minnesota’s doorstep” The Forum received a range of print, radio, and television coverage. A small fraction of the stories stories regarding the 2014 Forum — as well as Sunday’s New Year celebration — include: WHEN: 7 p.m., Saturday, March 8 WHERE: Foss Center, Augsburg College, 625 22nd Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55454 TICKETS: $25. Available at peace.augsburg.edu Continue reading “Mason Jennings is featured musician March 8 at Peace Prize Forum”
MPR Presents airs Peace Prize Forum talk by Sister Helen Prejean
The Nobel Peace Prize Forum (NPPF) presentation by Sister Helen Prejean was rebroadcast the week of March 3 on MPR Presents. Prejean, a Catholic nun and author of “Dead Man Walking,” discussed the need for compassion for death row prisoners. She also called the death penalty debate one of humanity’s largest moral dilemmas. The talk at the 26th annual NPPF was moderated by Tom Weber of MPR. Listen to the presentation on the MPR website.Star Tribune writes about high-tech nature of Peace Prize Forum
Maureen Reed, executive director of the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, spoke with the Star Tribune about the work of the Forum to bring Peace Prize Winners to the doorstep of Minnesotans. In addition, the story explored how the Forum has a global reach through the use of livestreaming technology that during 2014 brought in virtual attendees from nearly 45 countries. Read “Nobel Peace Prize Forum brings laureates, high-tech.”Dalai Lama’s talk at Peace Prize Forum broadcast on MPR
The presentation at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum (NPPF) by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was rebroadcast the week of March 3 on MPR Presents. His Holiness talked about the idea that the concepts of “we” and “they” are the starting point for many conflicts in the world. The talk at the 26th annual NPPF was moderated by Cathy Wurzer of MPR and TPT Almanac. Listen here.Nobel Peace Prize Forum brings world to Minnesota’s doorstep
Peace Prize Forum, Tibetan New Year earn media attention
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang ’16 plays unique role for Dalai Lama
When he was two years old, Augsburg student Tenzin Yeshi Paichang ’16 was cast as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Martin Scorcese’s movie “Kundun.” This past weekend, Paichang added a new role to his resume — that of His Holiness’s student attache at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. Paichang’s experiences were featured by the Pioneer Press in, “Dalai Lama’s visit will be third juncture for Augsburg student” and by WCCO television in the story, “Dalai Lama Visits Minneapolis For Nobel Peace Prize Forum, Tibetan New Year.”Provost Kaivola talks to Star Tribune about first winter
Augsburg College Provost Karen Kaivola spoke with Star Tribune reporter Bill McAuliffe about the experiences of her first winter in Minnesota. Kaivola, who joined the College last summer after decades in Florida and spoke with McAuliffe for his story on the start of meteorological spring, said her first winter was “beyond the realm of her imagination” and that she is looking forward to spring, whatever that might mean. Certainly, Kaivola deserves kudos for surviving a winter that has nearly broken even native Minnesotans. Read the story on the Star Tribune website.Mason Jennings is featured musician March 8 at Peace Prize Forum
WHO and WHAT: Mason Jennings will explore the intersections of creative expression and peace in a special presentation as the featured musician of the Nobel Peace Prize Forum.Joseph Erickson talks to Pioneer Press about teachers contract
The St. Paul Pioneer Press spoke with Joseph Erickson, professor of education and former member of the Minneapolis school board, for perspective on the recent contract talks between the St. Paul Public Schools and the St. Paul Federation of Teachers. Erickson told reporter Mila Koumpilova that the agreement, which averted a strike, represents a “creative mix of contract changes, addendums to the contract and board resolutions.” Read the full story on the Pioneer Press website.