Sat 28 May 2011 Sesstion Details

2011.06.06 UPDATES with session minutes by Kelly

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xoYQg_yOgp9bFhJDozxCupJCnhSMYC0vmQ29yQ9RUmA/edit?authkey=CJbM05sP&hl=en_US#

Date/Time: Sat 28 May 2011, 13:30-15:30
Place: Hess (何嘉仁) Main Office, 5th floor (very near the corner of Minquan E Rd and Songjiang Rd intersection, opposite Xing Tian Gong 行天宮); a 4-min walk from Xing Tian Gong MRT station, Exit 4
台北市中山區民權東路二段107號 5F, No.107, Sec.2, Minquan E. Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei City


Topic: Capital Punishment
Host:  Lynn

TAIWAN URGED TO RETHINK RESUMPTION OF DEATH PENALTY

This was the headline of a Taipei Times newspaper article on March 30 this year. What are the issues behind the death penalty? How do you feel about it?

In 1977, only 16 countries in the world (out of nearly 200) had abolished the death penalty. But now, there are 139 countries which do not use capital punishment. "Taiwan was once considered a leader in the move to abolish the death penalty in Asia, but recent executions [here] are a step backwards." (Salil Shetty, Amnesty International Secretary-General)

In this session, we'll look at arguments both for and against the death penalty so that we can all better answer the 2 questions above.

Optional Preparation:
1. Watch this video of British actor Jeremy Irons (3:24 min)
http://www.youtube.com/v/TVMho2cP1NE&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVMho2cP1NE&feature=player_embedded#at=30


2. Read some of the short arguments for and against Capital Punishment on the same website: debatepedia.idebate.org (In the website's search box on the top left, type in Capital Punishment.)

If you don't have time to do either of these things, don't worry! Come anyway...Please register for this session by Fri 27 May, 12 noon.

Thanks, hope to see you there!

:) Lynn

Sat 14 May 2011 Sesstion Details

2011.06.02 UPDATES with session minutes by Julie

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OhdCwi4CQWJMuQh-Rfoip1sqRcBvIytqO5Tk5tJDvGo/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CPKLl80K#

 
Date/Time: Sat 14 May 2011, 13:30-15:30
Place: Hess (何嘉仁) Main Office, 5th floor (very near the corner of Minquan E Rd and Songjiang Rd intersection, opposite Xing Tian Gong 行天宮); a 4-min walk from Xing Tian Gong MRT station, Exit 4
台北市中山區民權東路二段107號 5F, No.107, Sec.2, Minquan E. Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei City


Topic: Cross-Strait Relations
Co-hosts: Frank and Lynn

Lynn just spent about 2 wks in China, and Frank's job (Assistant Research Fellow at the National Policy Foundation) concerns Cross-Strait relations. They'll tell us how they feel about the relationship between Taiwan and China from their particular perspectives...and you'll will be invited to say how you feel about Taiwan and China's growing economic ties and changing relationship.

Preparation: If you've been on a trip outside of Taiwan/Taipei recently (or even ever!), please think about how you felt when you came back to Taipei. How did your travels impact your perspective on things here? This will be the topic of the Icebreaker!

Please register for this session by Fri 11 May, 12 noon.

Thanks, hope to see you there!

:) Lynn

Migration Film Festival

Hi everyone,

A film festival about migration workers is coming this weekend, from May 13 to15!

There'll be 10 films featuring workers in different countries, including Taiwan, Macau and France, but mostly in Taiwan.

The ticket price is really cheap, only NT$80 if you buy in advance, NT$100 if you buy it on-site.

Or, if this message is sent to you quick enough, you can also tell me which film you want to go before the end of Wednesday, I can tell my friend so that you'll get free admission.

Try clicking on the title to find out more info about the films and the place!