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Oklahoma
celebrates
United Nations Day 2006
Recognizing the UN's efforts to promote
Maternal Health and Well-Being
Ambassador Edward J.
Perkins has been
appointed by Gov. Brad
Henry as Honorary UN
Day Co-Chair. Dr.
Perkins has serves as
the Executive Director of
the International
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 Co-Chair. Dr.
Perkins has serves as
the Executive Director of
the International
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.
Amb. Edward Perkins
UN Day Co-Chair
UN Day Co-Chair
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 61st anniversary of the United
Nations by sharing information and by promoting its cherished values.
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 61st anniversary of the United
Nations by sharing information and by promoting its cherished values.
October 24, 2006
| Governor Brad Henry has proclaimed that October 24th will be recognized as "UN Day" in Oklahoma. To read his proclamation, Click Here. To help organize our celebration of UN day, Governor Henry has appointed 3 honorary Co-Chairs: Ambassador Edward Perkins, Professor Eric Heinze, and Ms. Lee Anna Tucker. |
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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 the health of women and children.
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 the health of women and children.
About Our Theme:
Maternal Health and Well-Being
Maternal Health and Well-Being
| “The world is more compassionate and hopeful when we act together. This truth was the inspiration for the United Nations.” --President George W. Bush |
Dr. Eric Heinze
UN Day Co-Chair
UN Day Co-Chair
Eric Heinze is a faculty
member at the University
of Oklahoma, Department
of Political Science and
School of International and
Area Studies. He teaches
courses on general
international relations,
international law,
international relations
theory, and international
human rights. Dr. Heinze
conducts research on the
tension between human
rights and the US war on
terrorism, especially the
use of military force
abroad.
member at the University
of Oklahoma, Department
of Political Science and
School of International and
Area Studies. He teaches
courses on general
international relations,
international law,
international relations
theory, and international
human rights. Dr. Heinze
conducts research on the
tension between human
rights and the US war on
terrorism, especially the
use of military force
abroad.
Ms. Lee Tucker
UN Day Co-Chair
UN Day Co-Chair
Lee Tucker is a junior at
the University of
Oklahoma majoring in
International Studies.
She is specializing in
Arabic and Middle
Eastern Studies. Lee is
the President of an-Nadi
al-Arabiy, or "the Arabic
Club," at OU, and she is a
founding member of the
new student group,
"Sooners for Peace in
Palestine."
Ms. Tucker is planning on
pursuing a degree in
International Law after
graduation from OU. She
has been on the
President's Honor role for
her entire OU career, and
she is a member of
several honor societies.
She recently returned
from an Arabic Study
program in Jordan.
the University of
Oklahoma majoring in
International Studies.
She is specializing in
Arabic and Middle
Eastern Studies. Lee is
the President of an-Nadi
al-Arabiy, or "the Arabic
Club," at OU, and she is a
founding member of the
new student group,
"Sooners for Peace in
Palestine."
Ms. Tucker is planning on
pursuing a degree in
International Law after
graduation from OU. She
has been on the
President's Honor role for
her entire OU career, and
she is a member of
several honor societies.
She recently returned
from an Arabic Study
program in Jordan.
Tuesday -- October 17th -- 6pm
Annual United Nations Day Dinner
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Oaks Country Club
4101 West 71st Street South
Guest Speaker: Ambassador Edwin G. Corr
Associate Director of the International Programs Center
University of Oklahoma, Norman
Edwin G. Corr has served as the Associate Director of the International
Programs Center (IPC) of the University of Oklahoma (OU) since 1996. The
objective of the IPC is to prepare today's youth for life and work in the
globalized 21st Century. From 1995 until 2001, Mr. Corr was the creator
and the Director of the Energy Institute of the Americas (EIA). The EIA is a
multi-national non-governmental organization with its secretariat at OU.
He served as the United States Ambassador to Peru from 1980-81, to
Bolivia from 1981-85, and to El Salvador from 1985-88. From 1978 to 1980
he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics
Matters.
Tickets are $30 / person; please RSVP by October 10th.
For More Information, Click here.
Annual United Nations Day Dinner
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Oaks Country Club
4101 West 71st Street South
Guest Speaker: Ambassador Edwin G. Corr
Associate Director of the International Programs Center
University of Oklahoma, Norman
Edwin G. Corr has served as the Associate Director of the International
Programs Center (IPC) of the University of Oklahoma (OU) since 1996. The
objective of the IPC is to prepare today's youth for life and work in the
globalized 21st Century. From 1995 until 2001, Mr. Corr was the creator
and the Director of the Energy Institute of the Americas (EIA). The EIA is a
multi-national non-governmental organization with its secretariat at OU.
He served as the United States Ambassador to Peru from 1980-81, to
Bolivia from 1981-85, and to El Salvador from 1985-88. From 1978 to 1980
he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics
Matters.
Tickets are $30 / person; please RSVP by October 10th.
For More Information, Click here.
Saturday -- October 21st -- 12 Noon
UN Day Luncheon
Oklahoma City University
Wanda L. Bass Music Center, Atrium
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 61st
anniversary of the United Nations. UN Day 2006 will be observed with a
luncheon and program featuring a presentation by:
Sherry Blazi, MSW
About our Speaker:
Sherry Blazi, MSW, has a distinguished record of scholarship and work in
social work, child abuse prevention and empowering parents. She is
currently the technical supervisor of social work services in the Oklahoma
Early Intervention Program for the State Department of Health. Ms. Blazi
has published numerous articles and reports on parenting, prevention of
child abuse, and empowering families.
Tickets are $20 / person, with student discounts available.
Reservations must be received by Wednesday, October 18th.
For more information on how to register, Click Here.
Student Scholarships Available
Through the generosity of longtime supporters, the UNA-USA OKC is able
to offer several luncheon scholarships to students who have an interest
in the United Nations and its mission. If you are a high school or college /
university student interested in attending this luncheon, be sure to
check the Student Scholarship box on the attached reservation form,
include an email address and return it today for prompt consideration.
You will be notified prior to the luncheon if you have received the
scholarship. If they all are awarded prior to your application, students
are eligible for reduced ticket price of $10.
UN Day Luncheon
Oklahoma City University
Wanda L. Bass Music Center, Atrium
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 61st
anniversary of the United Nations. UN Day 2006 will be observed with a
luncheon and program featuring a presentation by:
Sherry Blazi, MSW
About our Speaker:
Sherry Blazi, MSW, has a distinguished record of scholarship and work in
social work, child abuse prevention and empowering parents. She is
currently the technical supervisor of social work services in the Oklahoma
Early Intervention Program for the State Department of Health. Ms. Blazi
has published numerous articles and reports on parenting, prevention of
child abuse, and empowering families.
Tickets are $20 / person, with student discounts available.
Reservations must be received by Wednesday, October 18th.
For more information on how to register, Click Here.
Student Scholarships Available
Through the generosity of longtime supporters, the UNA-USA OKC is able
to offer several luncheon scholarships to students who have an interest
in the United Nations and its mission. If you are a high school or college /
university student interested in attending this luncheon, be sure to
check the Student Scholarship box on the attached reservation form,
include an email address and return it today for prompt consideration.
You will be notified prior to the luncheon if you have received the
scholarship. If they all are awarded prior to your application, students
are eligible for reduced ticket price of $10.
| Tuesday, October 24 at 6:00pm Panel Discussion on Maternal Health and Well-Being Oklahoma Memorial Union -- Molly Shi Boren Ballroom University of Oklahoma Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 to 10:00pm Film Night Oklahoma Memorial Union -- Sooner Room University of Oklahoma “Born in the USA” A Documentary about Childbirth in America and “Dead Mums Don’t Cry” One Woman’s Heroic Efforts to Lower Maternal Mortality in Chad For More Information, Click Here. |