a group looking for students who are willing to take a stand against violence and actually do something to encourage diversity and positive social change in society. “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” -Jimi Hendrix K-State Students “Being the Change” For more information call the KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Women’s Center at 532-6444 or check out the website at www.ksu.edu/womenscenter/ www.ksu.edu/womenscenter/. /womenscenter/ Fall Meeting Schedule February 1, 2005 Union 209, 4:30 March 1, 2005 Union 209, 4:30 April 5, 2005 Union 209, 4:30 May 3, 2005 Union 209, 4:30 What kinds of change will occur in our lifelifetime? Its up to you. Nonviolence scholar Howard Zinn said, "you can't be neutral on a moving train." Each of us shapes the direction of our mutual futures through the choices we make every day and through active participation with others. We invite you to join ACTION, as we work in collaboration with the K-State Campaign for Nonviolence and other activist groups to build a safe, equitable campus and a peaceful, just world. ACTION is a member of the Progressive Coalition, which is dedicated to helping campus organizations work for social change. ACTION ACTION ACTION is an activist student organization associated with the Campaign for Nonviolence at KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY. We are ACTION “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead Learn more about how to “be the change.” DAS 450 or WOMST 500– Intro to Nonviolence Studies The class will answer the basic question: Why are people violent but not illiterate? A: We were taught to read. Learn how to be nonviolent in this amazing course. Check out the activist calendar for ways to get involved on campus and in your community. http://www.ksu.edu/womenscenter/ Activistcalendar.htm J Join Today! Take ACTION Kansas “Nonviolence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak...Nonviolence is hard work. It is the willingness to sacrifice. It is the patience to win. -Ceasar Chavez Paix Frieden Paz Amaidhi Mir Pace Shanti Heddwch Peace If you want peace work for justice. Nonviolence Rally Join the Campaign for Nonviolence and ACTION at our annual rally at the inside Union Courtyard September 7 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Movies on the Grass In the fall of 2005 ACTION will coco-sponsor the “Movies on the Grass” Film Series outside on the South Southside of Hale Library 9/11 Hotel Rwanda 9/18 Oil on Ice 9/25 Occupation Dreamland* Return to Kandahar 10/9 Store Wars Mardi Gras: Made in China* 10/16 Stop the Traffick Education of Shelby Knox* *Human Rights Watch Films OTHER ACTIVITIES: • • Date with Hate Bringing international news (via direct TV) to the K-State Union • SAFEZONE Trainings • Community Justice Walk • What do you want to accomplish? A Campus Taking Initiative on Nonviolence