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Monday, May 19, 2008

RAISING OF THE FLAGS
9am - 5pm
Aldrich Park

Join us in the raising of 1000 peace flags in Aldrich Park. Sixty to ninety flags will be raised every 30 minutes beginning at 9am.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

OPENING CEREMONY
12pm - 1pm
Aldrich Park

Join Chancellor Michael Drake, recipient of the 2007-2008 XIV Dalai Lama Endowed Scholarship Rebecca Westerman, special guest, the Venerable Lama Chodak Gyatso Nubpa, and more.


CLUB FAIR
12pm - 3pm
Aldrich Park

Meet the students who created and raised the flags and learn more about their organizations.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

MEDITATION
12pm - 1pm
Aldrich Park

Association of University Meditators (AUM) will lead a discussion and meditation session. First-time meditators welcome!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

TEACH-IN WITH PROFESSOR JON WIENER
"'Give Peace a Chance': A Song and a Strategy"

12pm - 1pm
Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. White Room

Jon Wiener, Professor of History at UC Irvine, John Lennon scholar, KPFK radio-host, and contributing editor of The Nation will lead a teach-in at the Cross-Cultural Center. Performances by student groups will precede the teach-in.

Friday, May 23, 2008

DAY OF PERSONAL REFLECTION
Aldrich Park

You are invited to visit the park and reflect on ethical action and local-global responsibility.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

CLOSING
3pm
Aldrich Park

The installation remains upon until 3pm for the enjoyment of the community.

All Week Long
Tuesday, May 20 - Friday, May 23

MAKE YOUR OWN FLAG
11am - 3pm
Aldrich Park

Create your own personalized peace flag.

*All activities hosted in Aldrich Park will be located on the lawn facing Rowland Hall.

*Peace Flags will be up 24 hours until the closing on Saturday, May 24.