MIT Western Hemisphere Project: Have Lunch With An Activist!

What Is It Like Being An Activist?

Why does someone choose a life in which you have to meet new people all the time and talk to them about the need for political action? Where's the fun in that? Come talk to some real-life political activists & find out!

On occasional Fridays at noon we have lunch with people who have chosen to make a career out of activism. They give a short, informal talk and then over lunch they take part in discussion with the group.

We'll see it when we believe it.
—Saul Alinsky, 1909-1972

Rick Pierik (AFSC) & Iris Vicencio-Garaygay (MassPIRG) Political Campaigning in the Public Interest February 15, 2002; 12.30 p.m.	Session hosted by students & staff of MIT/ESG. Space is limited: please sign up by February 11
Ann Paglee & Karin Chamberlain Serving with the Peace Corps in Latin America March 15, 2002; 12.30 p.m.	Session hosted by students & staff of MIT/ESG. Space is limited: please sign up by March 11
Daniel Moss Organizing an Andean Village against the Mining Industry April 19, 2002; 12.30 p.m.	Session hosted by MIT Department of Urban Studies & Planning. Space is limited: please sign up by April 11
If you know someone we should invite to join this series, or if you are an activist and would like to take part yourself, please let us know.