The Euphrates Fellows will present their individual projects on the Middle East–water, Iran, Islam, Arabic and Hebrew language, etc. this Tuesday, 8-9:30pm in the Arabia Room at Principia College.
A slideshow of photos taken on the Euphrates trip to the Middle East this past January will be presented to the Principia community. These photos depict the events on this trip, as well as famous biblical sites and sites surrounding the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Additional information about several of the photos will also be given, and the audience will have a brief question and answer session with the presenter, Dillon Siewert.
When: Saturday, May 5thfrom 2:00-2:45pm |Where: Wanamaker
Join Euphrates Founder Janessa Gans Wilder at St. Louis Community College: Wildwood for a talk entitled: “Why the Middle East Matters” on Thursday, May 5th at 2:00 pm. The talk will be held in the main building multi-purpose room, and is free and open to the public!
STLCC – Wildwood
2645 Generations Drive
Wildwood, MO 63040-1168
Thursday, May 5, 2pm (main building multi-purpose room.)
Participate in a Q&A with Euphrates Founder and CEO Janessa Gans Wilder in this event “Portrait of a Peacemaker” at the Next Generation Fellowship in Brentwood, Missouri, on April 29th at 11:00 am.
Next Generation Fellowship, Brentwood, MO.
2328 Brentwood Blvd.
Brentwood, Missouri 63144-2026
Portrait of a Peacemaker: Q&A with Euphrates Founder and CEO, Janessa Gans Wilder
Monday, April 23rd from 12:30-1:15 pm (GDR #2)
Come join the Euphrates Institute Fellows during lunch to discuss the issues and events relevant to the Israeli/Palestinian relationship. This is a great way to learn more about the Middle East and share ideas about a very important issue of our time.
Join the Principia Club of Santa Barbara for a timely talk by Janessa Gans Wilder, Why the Middle East Matters to Us
Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 pm | (RSVP by April 12)
Admission Fees | Members & Students: Free, Non-members: $5
About the talk: The Middle East is the site of wars and terrorism, the major source of the world’s energy, and the birthplace of monotheistic religion. The world needs informed individuals thinking about this important region and able to go beyond media sound bites and stereotypes. This talk will explore current trends in the Middle East and their underlying issues and causes, as well as inspiring examples of hope and progress. Janessa will also discuss how building bridges with this critical region begins with each of us. You will leave this talk equipped to take practical steps toward peace.
Directions and Parking Information
Encina Royale Clubhouse, 250 Moreton Bay Lane, Goleta, CA 93117
Take the Fairview exit off 101. Go north (towards the mountains) two blocks to Encina Road. Turn right on Encina Road and go one block. Turn left on Moreton Bay Lane to enter Encina Royale. The clubhouse is on the right just inside the entrance. Parking is available on the street.
To RSVP by phone: Ann Kidson, 805.685.2595.
Join the Principia Club of Orange County for a timely talk by Janessa Gans Wilder, Why the Middle East Matters to Us
Saturday, April 14 at 7:15 pm | (RSVP by April 11)
Registration at 7:00 pm; dessert to follow the talk.
Admission Fees | Members: $10, Non-members: $15, Students: Free
About the talk: The Middle East is the site of wars and terrorism, the major source of the world’s energy, and the birthplace of monotheistic religion. The world needs informed individuals thinking about this important region and able to go beyond media sound bites and stereotypes. This talk will explore current trends in the Middle East and their underlying issues and causes, as well as inspiring examples of hope and progress. Janessa will also discuss how building bridges with this critical region begins with each of us. You will leave this talk equipped to take practical steps toward peace.
Directions and Parking Information
The Willows | 23871 Willows Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Directions from the North: Take 405 or 5 South to Lake Forest Drive. Turn right onto Lake Forest (west). Turn left onto Moulton Parkway (south). Turn right onto Santa Maria Ave. (west). Turn left onto Via Vista/Gate #8. Make a right (almost immediately) onto Willows Drive into community.
Directions from the South: Take I-5 North to El Toro Road. Turn left (west). Make right onto Moulton Parkway (north). Turn left onto Santa Maria Ave. (west). Take left onto Via Vista/ Gate #8. Make a right (almost immediately) onto Willows Drive into community.
If you have any questions on the day of the talk, please call Jane Johnson at 949.371.7717.
Join the Principia Club of San Gabriel Valley for a timely talk by Janessa Gans Wilder, Why the Middle East Matters to Us
Friday, April 13 at 6:15 pm | (RSVP by April 11)
Clairbourn School 8400 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91775
6:15 pm: Registration | 6:30 pm: Lasagna dinner | 7:30 pm: Talk
Admission Fees | Members: $7, Non-members: $10, Students: Free
About the talk: The Middle East is the site of wars and terrorism, the major source of the world’s energy, and the birthplace of monotheistic religion. The world needs informed individuals thinking about this important region and able to go beyond media sound bites and stereotypes. This talk will explore current trends in the Middle East and their underlying issues and causes, as well as inspiring examples of hope and progress. Janessa will also discuss how building bridges with this critical region begins with each of us. You will leave this talk equipped to take practical steps toward peace.
Directions
Clairbourn School is located between the 210 and 10 freeways. Take the San Gabriel Valley Blvd. exit (south from 210/north from 10), proceed to Huntington Drive, and turn east. Enter parking lot on the south side of Huntington Drive, one block east of San Gabriel Blvd.
If you have any questions on the day of the event, please call Hilary Barner at 626.318.2307.
When: Thursday, April 12th from 7:00-9:00pm
As a follow-up to the 63rd Annual Public Affairs Conference on “Peacebuilding,” come watch Jeremy Gilley’s documentary “Peace One Day.” This documentary highlights his journey to have September 21st recognized as an International Day of Peace. A discussion will follow.
When: Tuesday, April 3rd from 8:00-9:00pm
You are warmly invited to join our Euphrates Fellows Meeting this Tuesday, April 3rd from 8:00-9:00pm to learn more about what is happening throughout the Middle East. Fellows will provide basic information on each country and a discussion will follow.