2016 TORCH OF GLOBAL ENLIGHTENMENT
&
GLOBAL SCHOLARS
AWARDS
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 – Widener University School of Law
Join the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg to celebrate the achievements of individuals, organizations and educators that exemplify the ideals of inclusiveness, respect for diversity, multiculturalism and interfaith dialogue.
The Council also will honor this year’s Global Scholars, local high school students who worked throughout the year to learn about international affairs.
2016 TORCH AWARD HONOREES:
INDIVIDUALS
Yolanda Perez, Co-Founder
Latino Hispanic Professional Organization
Ho-Thanh Nguyen, President, PAIRWN
Ann Van Dyke, PA Human Relations Commission (Retired)
TORCH EDUCATORS
Jamie Kinsley
Kelly O’Brien
Tom Sites
TORCH ORGANIZATIONS
Mayor’s Interfaith Advisory Council
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: AMY BENSON
Producer of the Acclaimed Documentary – DRAWING THE TIGER!
See link to Ms. Benson’s Ted Talk HERE
Amy Benson is producer and director of the documentary Drawing the Tiger, a film which focuses on the effects of educating girls in societies that lack the framework to be able to use them after they attain their degrees. Benson is the co-owner of Nonfiction Media, and has shot and filmed over 25 short films featuring nonprofits across the globe.
Join us for a screening of her documentary “Drawing the Tiger” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at Central Penn College! Purchase tickets here:
(email: wacharrisburg@gmail.com for info)
