Protest in Progress: Resistance in the 21st Century
Friday, February 6th, 2015 – Saturday, February 7th, 2015
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 6, 2015 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | The Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, Munk School of Global Affairs - 1 Devonshire Place |
| Saturday, February 7, 2015 | 9:30AM - 5:30PM | The Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, Munk School of Global Affairs - 1 Devonshire Place |
Series
9th Annual Peace, Conflict and Justice Studies Conference
Description
This conference will explore the role of protests in shaping our world. Entirely student run, the conference will provide a platform for the world’s top experts and practitioners to discuss international issues that are at the cutting-edge of academia. The event will be composed of a Keynote presentation and reception Friday evening, as well as four panels (Rural Protests, Urban Protests, Social Media, and Hacktivism) and a debate on the efficacy of protests on Saturday.
Speakers:
Keynote: Suzanne Staggenborg, University of Pittsburgh
Hacktivism: Molly Sauter, McGill
Hacktivism: Alan Carswell, University of Maryland
Hacktivism: Rafal Rohozinski, Practitioner–SecDev Group
Social Media: Nahed Eltantawy, High Point University
Social Media: Jason Q. Ng, University of Toronto
Social Media: Greg Elmer, Ryerson University
Social Media: Robert Austin (Moderator), University of Toronto
Rural Protest: Gerardo Otero, Simon Fraser University
Rural Protest: Raju Das, York University
Rural Protest: Marie Massicotte, University of Ottawa
Rural Protest: Phil Monture, Native Land Rights Expert
Rural Protest: Michael Morden (Moderator), University of Toronto
Urban Protest: Michael Rios, UC Davis
Urban Protest: Amara Possian, Leadnow.ca
Urban Protest: Judy Lubin, American University
Urban Protest: Lesley J. Wood, York University
Urban Protest: Wilson Prichard (Moderator), University of Toronto
The speakers in favor of the resolution:
Mary Louise Lobsinger, University of Toronto
Joanna Robinson, Glendon-York University
Linda McQuaig, Journalist, Author and Politician
The speakers against the resolution:
Donald Kingsbury, University of Toronto
Dylan Clark, University of Toronto
Tat Smith, University of Toronto
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ProtestinProgress
FEBRUARY 6TH, 2015
6:00 – 7:00 Reception
7:00 – 8:30 Keynote Speaker & Moderated Q&A
FEBRUARY 7TH, 2015
10:00 – 10:45 Light Breakfast
10:45 – 12:45 Cyber Protest:
Panel A: Social Media – CCF
Panel B: Hacktivism – 108N
12:45 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 Debate: Effectiveness of Nonviolent Protests – CCF
3:00 – 3:30 High Tea
3:30 – 5:30 Protests and Spaces
Panel A: Urban Protests – CCF
Panel B: Rural Protests – 108N
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