The Cuban Revolution and Agriculture
Mary–Alice Waters
Thursday, 24 Apr 2008 at 6:30 pm – Gallery, Memorial Union
Mary-Alice Waters is the president of the Pathfinder Press and the editor of New International magazine. She has written a number of books on political topics and is a journalist and activist. Among the books she has edited or authored - including 18 titles on the Cuban Revolution in World Politics - are: Our History is Still Being Written: The Story of Three Cuban-Chinese Generals in the Cuban Revolution; Feminism and the Marxist Movement; and Making History. Waters will be the featured presenter in a panel discussion including students and faculty. A reception will precede the lecture and panel discussion, beginning at 6:00 p.m.Cosponsored By:
- Asociación de Latinoamericanos
- MANRRS
- Multicultural Student Programming Advisory Council
- Philosophy and Religious Studies Club
- Puerto Rican Student Association
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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