Haiti Teach-In

A panel of experts talks about a variety of issues related to Haitian history, culture, spirituality, politics, and policy and donor initiatives to respond to the earthquake crisis over the short and long term.

Professor, Ted Henken, Chair, Black and Hispanic Studies Department, Baruch College, moderates the event. Frisner Augustin, Artistic Director, La Troupe Makandal, performs Haitian drumming at the beginning.

Speakers include:

J. Michael Dash
Professor of French, NYU

Ned Sublette
Musician, ethnomusicologist, and author

Lois Wilcken
Executive Director, La Troupe Makandal

Carolyn Rose-Avila
Vice President for Policy and Public and Donor Engagement for Plan USA

Carolle Charles
Professor, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Baruch College

Baruch student Jessica Bordes is present to share personal reflections about her experience in Haiti during the earthquake. Darnide Cayo shares information about outreach opportunities for students through an aid organization she co-founded, Artists Village.

The event takes place on February 4, 2010 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 5-150. A Q&A follows.