La Roche University and its Quainton Center for Global Engagement are proud to announce the annual “Global Problems, Global Solutions” conference will return on Friday, April 10. This year’s theme, “Global Crossroads: Migration, Justice, and Hope in Pittsburgh,” brings the world’s most pressing challenges home, exploring how our local community can lead with compassion and action. Join scholars, advocates, and neighbors as we bridge global perspectives with local solutions.
Attendance is free, but registration is required by Wednesday, April 1.
Schedule:
8 – 8:40 a.m.
Registration and Networking Breakfast | Horton Lounge
8:40 – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome | Magdalen Chapel
Christina Clark, Ph.D.
President, La Roche University
8:45 – 9:10 a.m.
Opening Keynote Address | Magdalen Chapel
Jaime Martinez
Executive Director, Frontline DIGNITY
9:15 – 9:55 a.m.
Panel Discussion: Migration, Justice, and Hope | Magdalen Chapel
- Sister Janice Vanderneck, Director of Civic Engagement, Casa San Jose
- Ryan Driscoll, J.D., Managing Attorney, Sojourner Law, PLLC
- Sister Michele Bisbey, CDP, Ph.D., Provincial, Sisters of Divine Providence
- Jaime Martinez, Executive Director, Frontline DIGNITY
- Moderator – Azlan Tajuddin, Ph.D., Professor, La Roche University
10 – 10:40 a.m.
Breakout Session 1
- The History of Migration and the Constitution – Matthew Jordan, Lead Community Organizer, Casa San Jose (PSC 100)
- Educating the Multicultural Learners – Kathryn Sylvis, Ed.D., Professor, La Roche University (PSC 109)
10:45 – 11:25 a.m.
Breakout Session 2
- Don’t Forget About Migrant Youth – Dadiri Lugundi, Founder, Young Born Leaders (PSC 100)
- Connecting Through Storytelling and Listening – Amy Scanlon, Grants Writer, PRIDE Industries (PSC 109)
11:25 – 11:55 a.m.
Networking Lunch | Cantellops Dining Hall
12 – 1 p.m.
IRL Refugee Immersion Experience | Magdalen Chapel
Experience the refugee journey through an immersive Ukrainian narrative. Led by Pamela Thuswaldner, Coordinator, Educational Partnerships and Experiential Learning, Thrive International.
1 – 1:45 p.m.
Rapid Response ICE Training | Magdalen Chapel
Learn what to do if ICE engages. Led by Sheryl Meck, Director, Civil Rights Division, PA Human Relations Commission.
1:50 – 2 p.m.
Networking Break
2 – 2:30 p.m.
Table Talk and Conclusion | Magdalen Chapel
The conference is organized by the Ketteler Center for Peace, Justice and Inclusion at La Roche University. For more information, please contact Dr. Paul Spradley at 412-536-1170 or paul.spradley@laroche.edu.