Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaborative in Conflict Transformation KWD COLLABORATIVE IN CONFLICT TRANSFORM.

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Movement Matters: Global Body in Conflict Research Presentation

Mahaney Arts Center, Dance Theatre

Over the last year the Dance Department has researched Conflict Transformation through embodiment. In this presentation, we will share some of what we learned.

“When we speak of the ills of the world…
we are talking about things that happen to bodies.” — Sonya Renee Taylor

Mahaney Arts Center

Free
Open to the Public

Breakfast Dialogue: Israel and Palestine

Tragic events in the Middle East have impacted many in the Middlebury community, and raised questions about how we may respond both personally and collectively to global conflict and violence on a college campus. How can we make space for authentic expression of grief, anger, and fear, while not contributing to dehumanization and stereotyping?

In facilitated small groups, participants will have a chance to share their experiences, hear the perspectives of other community members, and reflect on our core concerns, values, and actions.

Ross Fireplace Lounge Room 101

Closed to the Public

Lunch Dialogue: Israel and Palestine

Tragic events in the Middle East have impacted many in the Middlebury community, and raised questions about how we may respond both personally and collectively to global conflict and violence on a college campus. How can we make space for authentic expression of grief, anger, and fear, while not contributing to dehumanization and stereotyping?

In facilitated small groups, participants will have a chance to share their experiences, hear the perspectives of other community members, and reflect on our core concerns, values, and actions.

Ross Fireplace Lounge Room 101

Closed to the Public
The artists sitting on the floor in a line

The Global Body in Conflict: Movement Matters

SLMDances is a New York City based dance-theater collective that works in communities to organize for gender and racial justice. In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr, SLMDances’ creative partners and artistic director Sydnie Mosley will offer a three-hour workshop open to students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Coalition Building and Collaboration:

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Free
Light blue flyer with a heart-shaped world being held in a hand.

Peace Vigil

All are welcome to meet at the peace pole in the MIIS garden on November 1 from 12:30 to 1:30 to hold a vigil for peace and honor the lives of those lost in recent conflicts, as well as our other loved ones who have passed away. Nov. 1 is the traditional day to honor the dead in many cultures, known as “Day of the Dead” in Mexico. You’re welcome to bring a photo, a prayer, a poem, flowers. The space is a safe and inclusive space to honor our collective grief and losses. Some flowers will be provided by the KWD Collaborative in Conflict Transformation.

Our Green Thumb Garden

Closed to the Public