Impacting Issues Through Service: A Community Forum Series

FORUM II: Immigration Awareness Series
Location: Belmont University, Beaman A&B
Parking is available in the garage adjacent to the Curb Event Center off of Bernard Avenue
Click here for a map detailing parking and site information
 

Monday, March 31: Why do Hispanic immigrants come to the U.S.?
9:00-9:10AM Welcome and Open, Brittany Alfonso, Hands On Nashville
9:10-10:00AM  Reasons to come to the United States and Overview of Conexion Americas, Renata Soto, Conexion Americas
10:00-10:50AM Immigrants and Economic Justice, Rev. Jessica Torres, Interfaith Worker 10:50-11:35AM Immigrant Testimonials from Immigrants residing in Nashville area
11:35AM-12:15PM Lunch on your own. (The break is early enough to beat students to the university cafeteria in the building next to Beaman Hall.)
12:15-1:25PM Watch the first half of El Norte
1:25-1:35PM Break
1:35-2:45PM Watch the second half of El Norte
2:45-3:00PM Discussion and Closing, Brittany Alfonso, Hands On Nashville

Tuesday, April 1:  Breaking the Stereotypes and Myths of the Hispanic Community
9:00-9:10AM Welcome and Open, Brittany Alfonso, Hands On Nashville
9:10-10:00AM Myths and Stereotypes Stephen Fotopulos, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition
10:00-10:55AM Guestworker Programs, Jennifer Rosenbaum, Southern Poverty Law Center 10:55-11:40AM Lunch on your own. (The break is early enough to beat students to the university cafeteria in the building next to Beaman Hall.)
11:40AM-12:10PM Watch A Day Without a Mexican, A Mockumentary
12:10-12:40PM Watch Beyond the Border
12:40-12:50PM Break
12:50-1:50PM Economic Impact, Tom Negri, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel and José Gonzalez, Belmont University
1:50-2:10PM Discussion and Closing, Brittany Alfonso, Hands On Nashville

Wednesday, April 2: How can Nashville make a difference?
9:00-9:10AM Welcome and Open, Brittany Alfonso, Hands On Nashville
9:10-10:00AM Tennessee’s Response, Beverly Watts, Tennessee Human Rights Commission
10:00-11:00AM Incarnating Hope for Immigrants – Panel Discussion, Padre Garcia, Rev. Avila, Rev. Santiago, and Rev. Castro
11:00-11:40AM Lunch on your own. (The break is early enough to beat students to the university cafeteria in the building next to Beaman Hall.)
11:40AM-12:30PM Current Efforts in Nashville, Ariel Safdie, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition
12:30-1:10PM Watch Sobrevivir
1:10-1:20PM Break
1:20-2:05PM Service Learning in the Latino Community, Dr. Chin-Sook Pak, Ball State University
2:05-2:50PM Service Learning in Nashville, Dr. Elena Olazagasti-Segovia, Vanderbilt University
2:50-3:00PM Discussion and Closing, Brittany Alfonso, Hands On Nashville
 

FORUM III:   Homelessness
What steps are being taken in Nashville
Date:  April 10, 2008
Location:  Lipscomb University, Ezell Center Room 301
Parking is available in front of the main entrance to the Ezell building off of Belmont Blvd.
Time:  4:00 to 7:30PM

Speakers: Representatives from the Homeless Power Project, Metro Homelessness Commission, Operation Stand Down, Campus for Human Development, Salvation Army, Nashville Rescue Mission, Downtown Clinic, and Dr. Bruce Rogers, Tennessee State University

AGENDA
4:00PM Welcome and Introduction, Brittany Alfonso, Hands On Nashville
4:05-4:50PM Myths of Homelessness and client personal stories led by the Homeless Power Project
4:50-5:05PM Personal Stories from clients of Campus for Human Development
5:05-5:25PM Nashville Rescue Mission presentation
5:25-5:35PM Break
5:35-5:50PM Salvation Army
5:50-6:05PM Operation Stand Down
6:05-6:25PM Role Play Exercise led by the Homeless Power Project
6:25-6:40PM Metro Homelessness Commission
6:40-6:55PM Health for the Homeless, Downtown Clinic
6:55-7:30PM Dr. Bruce Rogers’ Facilitation of Group Discussion
Closing with Hands On Nashville Information and Volunteer Opportunities

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