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FSU Takes on Latin America Issues
By: Marco Blanco
The second lecture explored the differences between capitalism and socialism; what they are, what they aren't, and gain a new perspective and insight into the contemporary political changes that are affecting Latin America and the Western Hemisphere.
This Spring semester the Florida State University Colony redesigned the idea of a seminar by creating the “Latin American Lecture Series” with the FSU Colony of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Incorporada. The series of 3 lectures covered aspects of terrorism, socialism, and human rights Lastly, the final seminar dealt with human rights and in Latin America. invited guest speaker Terence C. "Terry" Coonan, executive director of Florida State University The first series touched upon the different aspects Center for the Advancement of Human Rights. He of terrorism and how it has been affecting Latin discussed the issues that have arisen from civil wars, America economically and politically, and also dictatorships, and racism within Latin America. He created an understanding of the different types of also captured the audience by talking about how terrorism that exists not only in the Latin America each country within Latin America has had some but worldwide. Professor Audrey Heffrom, Director influence in the cause of advocacy of human rights of the Center for Disaster Risk Policy, touched and hit home with reminding us that human rights upon these topics and more. issues can arise right under your nose. 6
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Name: Jorge Santos Brother Name: Mesiah Semester Pledge: Spring 2007 University: St. John’s University Degree: Legal Studies Highest Fraternal Position: Chapter President Awards/Recognitions: Greek Man of the Year President of the Year Other Accomplishments: Vice President of A.L.F.S.A
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