Sessions Information:
Registration at the conference:
There is no cost to register or attend the conference, but we are asking for donations if you can help. At the conference, a registration table will be available in the Physical Sciences building, first floor hallway.
We encourage everyone to register in advance so we know how many
people will be attending the conference. Any information you
list on the registration form will be kept strictly confidential and is
simply for our own records in case we decide to do a conference again next
year. There are two registration forms: one for groups, and one for
individuals & families. Anyone interested in having a display
table at the conference should complete the proper section on a registration
form. Please click on the appropriate link below to go to the registration
form:
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10:00-10:45 a.m.
"Campaign Finance Reform"--Gail Poole, Oklahoma Citizens for Campaign Finance Reform
A session on campaign finance reform in Oklahoma.
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"Introduction to Genetically Modified Organisms" by Mary Johnston, Student Action Network
An informational session on what GMOs are, how they work, and the controversy surrounding their use.
Mary is a former president of the Student Action Network.
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11:00-11:45 a.m.
"Confined Animal Feeding Operations in Oklahoma" by Kathy Martin, Sierra Club
Basic information on CAFOs, as well as the latest news and pictures for those already well versed in Oklahoma CAFO information
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"Becoming Informed on the Internet"--Todd Walker, Student Action Network
This session will focus on the lobbying effort to get Phillips Petrolium to pay East Timor instead of Indonesia for oil drilled in East Timor, as a case study for how to successfully do internet activism.
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1:30-2:15 p.m.
"Politics of Saving the Planet"--Nathaniel Batchelder, Peace House Director
A session on the effects of globalization, local economic pillage, and what we can do about it.
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"Simple Living"--Diane Fitzsimmons
How to live a more sustainable lifestyle, for individuals and well as families.
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2:30-3:15 p.m.
Sustainable Agriculture--John Blevins, Owner--Vision of Paradise Organic Farm.
This session will focus on alternative agriculture, as well as organic gardening.
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"Ending the Death Penalty"--Kevin Acers, Jim Fowler & Jonnie Carter, Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
A panel discussion of the death penalty issue.
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3:30-5:00 p.m.
Keynote speaker: Kevin Danaher, Global Exchange Director.
Kevin Danaher will discuss the social and environmental effects of economic globalization, including discussion of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. He is known for his inspirational speeches which encourage people "to expand their political vision and influence their own lives."
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Last Updated: 4/13/00