On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, Barry University will host its annual one-day mini conference inspired by the 2015 Common Curricular Theme: “Immigration Justice.” This exciting all-day event includes panel presentations, discussions, guest speakers from local community-based agencies, film screenings, service opportunities, and many other interesting sessions designed to help us explore the social, philosophical, historical, political, economic, and personal dimensions of immigration.
The keynote speaker will be Sister Attracta Kelly, OP, JD, Prioress of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Sister Attracta has a distinguished record of serving as an advocate and defender of the rights and protection of immigrants.
If you are unable to attend, you can view the keynote address via Livestream by visiting this link: http://live.barry.edu
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Broad Auditorium
Human Trafficking in Immigrant Communities
Ms. Michelle M. Ortiz, Attorney & Deputy Director – Americans for Immigrant Justice.
Ms. Regina Bernadin, Director of Anti-Trafficking Program at International Rescue Committee – Miami, FL
Andreas Room 111
Who Am I? Who Am I Called to Be? Using Art and Each Other to Know Where You Stand
Mrs. Elisa Pearson, Assistant Dean, Ms. Courtney Brown, Mr. Augustus Henry, Ms. Immacula Joseph, Ms. Stephanie Lipp, Ms. Sabrina Martinez and Ms. Michelle Sanchez – ADSOE Graduate Students – Barry University
Andreas Room 112
Immigration through a Biological Lens
Dr. Michael Robinson, Dr. Christoph Hengartner, Dr. Silvia Macia, Dr. Brenda Schoffstall, Dr. Leticia Vega – Department of Biology
Thompson Andy Gato Gallery
Representations of Immigration in Literature, Film, and Public Discourse
Dr. Laura Alonso-Gallo, Dr. Paige Banaji, Dr. Lawrence Byrne, Dr. Kathryn Comer, Dr. Ligia Mihut – Department of English & Foreign Languages
Thompson Kostka Room
Immigration Policy: Past and Present
Dr. Leah Blumenfeld, Dr. Mary Caravelis, Dr. George Cvejanovich, Dr. Sean Foreman, Dr. Jesus Mendez and Dr. E.Timothy Smith - Department of History & Political Science
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Andreas Room 111
Child Migration: How Our Laws Fail to Protect Central American Children
Ms. Elizabeth Sanchez-Kennedy, Supervising Attorney at Catholic Legal Services
Andreas Room 112
Fleeing Persecution: LGBT Asylum Seekers
Dr. Edmon W. Tucker – School of Social Work
Thompson Andy Gato Gallery
Mass Media and Immigration Injustice: Problematic Representations of Immigration Issues in Newspapers and on Television
Mr. Daniel Baker, Mr. Kelly Merrill, Broadcast & Emerging Media Students –Department of Communication - Barry University
Thompson Kostka Room
Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence: Issues and Advocacy
Dr. Laura Finley – Department of Sociology & Criminology
Ms. Somy Ali, Founder and President – No More Tears
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Broad Auditorium
Lunch/Plenary Session
Keynote Speaker: Sister Attracta Kelly, OP, JD, Prioress of the Adrian Dominican Sisters will serve as the keynote speaker
Box Lunches will be available after the session (may be picked up outside of Broad)
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Andreas Room 111
Getting Our “Priorities” Straight: Locking Up Asylum Seekers and Vulnerable Migrant Populations Within The Context of The New Presidential Executive Actions
Ms. Jessica Shulruff, Supervising Attorney - Americans for Immigrant Justice
Andreas Room 112
Migrant Workers and College Students: A Collaboration For Labor Justice
Dr. Liza Konczal – Department of Sociology & Criminology. Ms. Latania Richardson, Ms. Keiara Greene-Williams – SOC 200 Service Learning & Alternative Spring Break Programs Students - Barry University
Thompson Andy Gato Gallery
Dying to Live: A Migrant’s Journey
Dr. Alicia C. Marill – Department of Theology & Philosophy
Thompson Kostka Room
Crossing Business Boundaries: Madam C.J. Walker and Helena Rubenstein
Dr. Carole Huberman, Dr. Cynthia Davis-Sbaschnig – School of Professional & Career Education