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Hello, The following event may be of interest to you: A Brilliant Genocide Tuesday, October 24, 2017 A Brilliant Genocide is a powerful documentary exposing the true story behind the rise of the brutal warlord, Joseph Kony, and the Ugandan government's campaign against the Acholi people. This one-hour film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring:Helen C. Epstein—author of Another Fine Mess: America, Uganda, and the War on Terror and instructor in the Human Rights program at Bard CollegeLawrence Kiwanuka Nsereko—Ugandan journalist and instructor at Dutchess County Community CollegeZachariah Mampilly—Associate Professor of Political Science and Africana and International Studies at Vassar College, author of Rebel Rulers: Insurgent Governance and Civilian Life During War and co-author of Africa Uprising! Popular Politics and Unarmed ResistanceJohn Ryle—writer, anthropologist, and specialist in Eastern Africa, Legrand Ramsey Professor of Anthropology at Bard College, and co-founder of the Rift Valley Institute, a Kenya-based organization working in Eastern Africa to bring local knowledge to bear on developmentPizza and drinks will be served. Time: 6:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Location: Olin Humanities, Room 102 Sponsor: Global and International Studies Program, Africana Studies Program, and Rift Valley Institute; Human Rights Program Contact: Helen Epstein. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 845-758-7203 If you would like to see more events please visit the following URL: http://www.bard.edu/academics/programs/physics/events/