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Oklahoma
celebrates
United Nations Day 2005
Recognizing the UN's efforts to promote
Child Health and Survival
Ambassador Edward J.
Perkins has been
appointed by Gov. Brad
Henry as Honorary UN
Day Chair for Oklahoma.
Dr. Perkins has served
as the William J. Crowe
Chair and the Executive
Director of the Inter-
national Programs
Center at the University
of Oklahoma since 1996.
In 1989, he was named
U.S. Ambassador to the
United Nations and U.S.
Representative in the UN
Security Council, where
he served until 1993.
Perkins has been
appointed by Gov. Brad
Henry as Honorary UN
Day Chair for Oklahoma.
Dr. Perkins has served
as the William J. Crowe
Chair and the Executive
Director of the Inter-
national Programs
Center at the University
of Oklahoma since 1996.
In 1989, he was named
U.S. Ambassador to the
United Nations and U.S.
Representative in the UN
Security Council, where
he served until 1993.
Dr. Edward J. Perkins
In the spring of 1945, representatives
of 50 nations gathered in San Francisco
to put the final touches on a document of
far-reaching consequences – the Charter
of the United Nations. Enthusiastically
supported by the United States, the UN
Charter went into effect on October 24,
1945. Two years later, the UN General
Assembly adopted a U.S.-sponsored
resolution declaring October 24 as United
Nations Day. Since that time, this
important event has been celebrated by
nations large and small and by
communities around the world.
All Oklahomans are encouraged to
commemorate the 60th anniversary of the
United Nations by sharing information and
by promoting its cherished values.
of 50 nations gathered in San Francisco
to put the final touches on a document of
far-reaching consequences – the Charter
of the United Nations. Enthusiastically
supported by the United States, the UN
Charter went into effect on October 24,
1945. Two years later, the UN General
Assembly adopted a U.S.-sponsored
resolution declaring October 24 as United
Nations Day. Since that time, this
important event has been celebrated by
nations large and small and by
communities around the world.
All Oklahomans are encouraged to
commemorate the 60th anniversary of the
United Nations by sharing information and
by promoting its cherished values.
October 24, 2005
| Governor Brad Henry has proclaimed that October 24th will be recognized as "UN Day" in the State of Oklahoma. To read the proclamation, Click Here. |
| UN Day Events |
| Tulsa -- Oklahoma City -- Norman |
Oaks Country Club
4101 West 71st Street
Tulsa, OK
The UN Day Program in Tulsa, sponsored by the United Nations Association of
Eastern Oklahoma, will feature an address by Gillian Martin Sorensen of the
United Nations Foundation. Ms. Sorensen is a national advocate on matters
related to the United Nations and the United States - United Nations
relationship. From 1997 to 2003, she served as Assistant Secretary-General
for External Relations on appointment by Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Special Registration is required. For more information, Click Here.
4101 West 71st Street
Tulsa, OK
The UN Day Program in Tulsa, sponsored by the United Nations Association of
Eastern Oklahoma, will feature an address by Gillian Martin Sorensen of the
United Nations Foundation. Ms. Sorensen is a national advocate on matters
related to the United Nations and the United States - United Nations
relationship. From 1997 to 2003, she served as Assistant Secretary-General
for External Relations on appointment by Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Special Registration is required. For more information, Click Here.
Gillian Sorensen
Oklahoma City University
Student Faculty Center, Scarab Room
NW 25th & Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK
The Greater Oklahoma City chapter, United Nations Association of the United
States of America (UNA-USA) invites you to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
the United Nations. UN Day 2005 will be observed with a luncheon and
program featuring presentations by:
Lois L. Salmeron, Ed.D., RN
S. Njeri Mbugua
Amy Chlouber, MS, LPC
With a special greeting from:
Ambassador Edward J. Perkins
Tickets are $20 / person, with student discounts available.
Reservations must be received by Wednesday, October 19th.
For more information, including a printable Registration Form, Click Here.
Student Faculty Center, Scarab Room
NW 25th & Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK
The Greater Oklahoma City chapter, United Nations Association of the United
States of America (UNA-USA) invites you to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
the United Nations. UN Day 2005 will be observed with a luncheon and
program featuring presentations by:
Lois L. Salmeron, Ed.D., RN
S. Njeri Mbugua
Amy Chlouber, MS, LPC
With a special greeting from:
Ambassador Edward J. Perkins
Tickets are $20 / person, with student discounts available.
Reservations must be received by Wednesday, October 19th.
For more information, including a printable Registration Form, Click Here.
October 24, 2005 -- Monday -- 7pm
Norman
Norman
John Prendergast
In September, 2000, all
UN member states (189
at the time) pledged to
focus national and
international agendas
on eight goals that seek
to improve global
development levels by
2015. The Millennium
Development Goals
(MDG’s) provide a road
map to all nations and
the UN system for
bettering the standard of
living and human
development for each
citizen of the world. At
their core is the
promotion of children’s
health and well-being.
UN member states (189
at the time) pledged to
focus national and
international agendas
on eight goals that seek
to improve global
development levels by
2015. The Millennium
Development Goals
(MDG’s) provide a road
map to all nations and
the UN system for
bettering the standard of
living and human
development for each
citizen of the world. At
their core is the
promotion of children’s
health and well-being.
About Our Theme:
Child Health
and Survival
Child Health
and Survival
Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue – Regents Room (3rd Floor)
Norman, OK
A special program featuring John Prendergast, a special advisor to the
International Crisis Group on the crisis in Darfur, will be presented free of
charge to the public.
John Prendergast has worked on crisis issues in Africa for the past two
decades. Now a Senior Advisor of the International Crisis Group, Prendergast
previously served the Clinton administration as director of African affairs for
the National Security Council (1996-99) and a special adviser to the State
Department (1999-01). He has also worked with various non-governmental
organizations in Africa, and is the author of “Frontline Diplomacy:
Humanitarian Aid and Conflict in Africa.” In addition to peace-making,
Prendergast has also focused on human rights promotion and humanitarian
action.
Presented by the UNA-USA Student Alliance at the University of Oklahoma.
900 Asp Avenue – Regents Room (3rd Floor)
Norman, OK
A special program featuring John Prendergast, a special advisor to the
International Crisis Group on the crisis in Darfur, will be presented free of
charge to the public.
John Prendergast has worked on crisis issues in Africa for the past two
decades. Now a Senior Advisor of the International Crisis Group, Prendergast
previously served the Clinton administration as director of African affairs for
the National Security Council (1996-99) and a special adviser to the State
Department (1999-01). He has also worked with various non-governmental
organizations in Africa, and is the author of “Frontline Diplomacy:
Humanitarian Aid and Conflict in Africa.” In addition to peace-making,
Prendergast has also focused on human rights promotion and humanitarian
action.
Presented by the UNA-USA Student Alliance at the University of Oklahoma.
| “The world is more compassionate and hopeful when we act together. This truth was the inspiration for the United Nations.” --President George W. Bush |
Fred Jones, Jr., Museum of Art Theater
555 Elm Avenue
Norman, OK
Two films will be screened as part of the Film Festival that is being co-
sponsored by the International Affairs Society and UNA-USA. Today’s
features are:
• 1:30pm … “They Call Me Dog: A Film About the Cinderellas of Haiti;” and
• 3:30pm … “From Docklands to Dhaka,” illustrating that poverty is a
primary source of the world’s ills.
To see the Film Festival poster, click here.
555 Elm Avenue
Norman, OK
Two films will be screened as part of the Film Festival that is being co-
sponsored by the International Affairs Society and UNA-USA. Today’s
features are:
• 1:30pm … “They Call Me Dog: A Film About the Cinderellas of Haiti;” and
• 3:30pm … “From Docklands to Dhaka,” illustrating that poverty is a
primary source of the world’s ills.
To see the Film Festival poster, click here.
Fred Jones, Jr., Museum of Art Theater
555 Elm Avenue
Norman, OK
The “UN Day” Film Festival concludes with two films focusing on the
challenges of growing up in extreme poverty. Today’s features are:
• 6:00pm … “Stolen Childhoods,” the first documentary on global child
labor ever produced; and
• 7:30pm … “Lost Boys of Sudan,” a feature-length documentary that
follows two Sudanese refugees on an extraordinary journey from Africa to
America.
To see the Film Festival poster, click here.
555 Elm Avenue
Norman, OK
The “UN Day” Film Festival concludes with two films focusing on the
challenges of growing up in extreme poverty. Today’s features are:
• 6:00pm … “Stolen Childhoods,” the first documentary on global child
labor ever produced; and
• 7:30pm … “Lost Boys of Sudan,” a feature-length documentary that
follows two Sudanese refugees on an extraordinary journey from Africa to
America.
To see the Film Festival poster, click here.
Film Festival
The “UN Day” film
festival, co-sponsored by
the International Affairs
Society and UNA-USA,
will be presented at the
Fred Jones, Jr., Museum
of Art -- one of the finest
art museums in the
region. The museum
boasts an 8,000-object
permanent collection,
including French
Impressionism,
American painting and
sculpture (especially
Modernism and
Southwestern),
contemporary art, Native
American art, icons,
Asian art, and
photography.
festival, co-sponsored by
the International Affairs
Society and UNA-USA,
will be presented at the
Fred Jones, Jr., Museum
of Art -- one of the finest
art museums in the
region. The museum
boasts an 8,000-object
permanent collection,
including French
Impressionism,
American painting and
sculpture (especially
Modernism and
Southwestern),
contemporary art, Native
American art, icons,
Asian art, and
photography.
Gerry Bonds hosts “OKC Metro” on OETA, the Oklahoma Network. Today’s guest will
be Ron Burkard of the UN Association of Greater Oklahoma City. “OKC Metro” is a
half hour packed with issues, arts and entertainment—all happening in our Capitol
City. From big celebrities to expert discussions, every weekend this program keeps
you up to speed on the metropolitan life. For more about “OKC Metro,” click here.
be Ron Burkard of the UN Association of Greater Oklahoma City. “OKC Metro” is a
half hour packed with issues, arts and entertainment—all happening in our Capitol
City. From big celebrities to expert discussions, every weekend this program keeps
you up to speed on the metropolitan life. For more about “OKC Metro,” click here.
Because of his duties in Africa with the International Crisis
Group, we have learned that John Prendergast has had to
postpone his visit to Oklahoma. To make up for his
absence, our planners have prepared an alternative
program -- a "UN Day" panel discussion on the topic of
Promoting Child Survival. Ambassador Perkins will be a
featured presenter. Please join us on Monday, October
24th, at 7pm. For more information, please click here.
Group, we have learned that John Prendergast has had to
postpone his visit to Oklahoma. To make up for his
absence, our planners have prepared an alternative
program -- a "UN Day" panel discussion on the topic of
Promoting Child Survival. Ambassador Perkins will be a
featured presenter. Please join us on Monday, October
24th, at 7pm. For more information, please click here.