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SUMMARY:Haiti 10 Years after the Earthquake with Prof. Adam John
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Diversity\, Inclusive\, Global Committee of the YMCA \nAlbright University professor Adam John will provide an update on what has happened in Haiti in the 10 years since a devastating earthquake when the World Affairs Council holds its Wednesday\, Feb. 12\, luncheon program at the Inn at Reading. \nMore than 200\,000 people reportedly died as a result of the magnatude 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12\, 2010. About 300\,000 were injured and 1.5 million were left homeless. \nJohn holds a Ph.D. in French and Francophone cultures and civilizations from Pennsylvania State University. He is an associate professor of French and Spanish and the director of the interim program in Martinique. His research interests include Haitian literature and culture\, French language media and post-colonialism. He teaches courses on the Caribbean\, contemporary France and French-speaking Africa. \nHe received a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research for his doctoral dissertation in Martinique in 1993-1994. He has been a member of the Haitian Studies Association for almost 20 years. He also served on the board of directors of the Haitian Studies Association from 2005-2009. \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org \n\n\nCost to attend:\nMembers $23\nNon-Members $30\nWithout Meal $10\nAmbassadors Included
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/haiti-after-the-earthquake-with-prof-adam-john/
LOCATION:McGlinn Conference Center\, 460 Saint Bernardine Street\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
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