Rutland Welcoming Syrian Refugees: Religion & Violence, and the Zero-Sum Game Fallacy
In welcoming people, there might be questions left unanswered in our mind. Please join Green Mountain College in a lecture-based discussion on how to fully embrace diversity and build a sustainable and resilient community!
Is religion the root of the world's conflicts? Why religion and violence are so closely linked?
Led by professors Steven Fesmire & Natalie Coe
How does it feel being a Muslim first arriving in the U.S.?
Led by first-year student Shamim Amiri from Afghanistan and senior student Marjuk Ahmad from Bangladesh
Will bringing in new people take away healthcare and educational opportunities, cut down jobs, put burden on tax system? How to alleviate the political divisiveness in Rutland on the issue of Syrian refugee resettlement?
Led by professors Laird Christensen and Steven Fesmire
Where: East Room, Withey Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney
When: 3-4:30pm, Wednesday, November 16th
This event is free and open to the general public*
*Co-hosted by senior Thanh Nguyen 17’ and UNICEF Initiative on campus following the documentary screening of “Salam Neighbor”
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