April 28, 2006

WSU to host Nobel peace laureates

On Friday, May 5, a conference titled "The Role of Governments in Achieving or Obstructing Worldwide Peace" will be presented at Wayne State's General Lectures Auditorium featuring three Nobel laureates. Shirin Ebadi, Iranian human rights activist and 2003 Nobel laureate; Jody Williams, 1997 laureate, who's trying to clear the world of landmines; and Rigoberta Menchu Tum, 1992 laureate, whose emphasis is indigenous peoples, will be participating. Peace Promoter Betty Williams, 1976 laureate, of Northern Ireland will appear in a video. Supreme Court Chief Justice Maura Corrigan will introduce the laureates. Following an intermission, the three will engage in a discussion with U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich. A phone number for seat reservations is provided.

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