Author Archives: Rachel Hirsch

Understanding Social Justice | Sadhna Jayatunge

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

Social Justice: Success in Organizing for a Living Wage The concept of “Social Justice” maintains roots in the religious sphere and the phrase was coined by Jesuit Luigi Taparelli d’Azeglio in the 1840s based on the teachings of Thomas Aquinas. Throughout my … Continue reading →

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Call to Organize [Due – Nov 17]: Niagara Social Justice Forum 2015

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

Niagara Social Justice Forum 2015 “Putting the Act in Activism” Do you want to connect with student, activist or community groups committed to social justice? Do you have a great idea for a workshop, performance, exhibit or other activity? We … Continue reading →

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Talk [Nov 12]: Pay and Working Conditions by Dr. Brendan Burchell

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

“Pay and Working Conditions: When Being a Man or a Woman is Less Important than the Sex of Your Co-workers” A talk by Dr. Brendan Burchell, University of Cambridge Wednesday November 12 at 1 pm in Welch Hall 207 Description: … Continue reading →

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Now Open | SJRI Grants Competition [Deadline – Nov 17]

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

SJRI Grants Program The Fall 2014 competition for the SJRI Grants program is now open! This includes both the Seed Grants ($7000) and Local Engagement Grants ($2000). The submission deadline for both is November 17, 2014. The SJRI Grants program is open to … Continue reading →

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Call for NOI [Due – Nov 15]: Opportunity to organize SJRI symposium

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

Opportunity to organize SJRI symposium Call for Notice of Interest Due: November 15, 2014 Preamble: The Faculty Steering Committee of the SJRI, in collaboration with the editors of Studies in Social Justice, invites Notices of Interest from affiliated SJRI members in mounting a … Continue reading →

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Updates from SJRI’s Director | Janet Conway

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

Dear SJRI Members: As the new Director of the SJRI, a belated welcome to the new academic year! I am writing to update you about recent and upcoming initiatives. More details to follow. Coming this Fall: SJRI Partnership Grant? An … Continue reading →

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Witnessing the PSF | Blaire Hinsperger-Fox

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

Peoples’ Social Forum: Ottawa 2014 by Blaire Hinsperger- Fox I was very lucky to have the chance to attend the Peoples’ Social Forum in Ottawa August 21-24. We were lucky to have a school bus that was very affordable coming … Continue reading →

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Witnessing the PSF | Vanessa Sloan Morgan

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

A paradox of hope? Looking back on the Peoples’ Social Forum by Vanessa Sloan Morgan September 24, 2014 Image Caption: A patch from the Beehive Collective, one of the fabulous activist arts collectives on site at the PSF. The Peoples’ … Continue reading →

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CFP [Due – Sept 30]: Cultural Geographies without Hierarchy

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

Disability Studies: Cultural Geographies without Hierarchy The College English Association—Caribbean Chapter, a gathering of scholar-teachers in English, welcomes proposals for presentations (20-minute papers) for our 2015 annual conference which will be held at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez on … Continue reading →

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CFP [Due – Nov 1]: Movement practice(s)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Rachel Hirsch

Interface journal call for papers: Movement practice(s) Issue 7/1 (May 2015), deadline November 1 2014 Theme editors: Cal Andrews, Laurence Cox, Lesley Wood The May 2015 issue of the open-access, online, copyleft academic/activist journal Interface: a journal for and about … Continue reading →