Amir Abdel Malik Ali

Ali speaks about Malcolm X in the University Student Union Ballroom for Black History Month. Ali is an outspoken supporter of Hamas, Hezbollah, and suicide bombings.

Anthropology and war

Candace Thiele, a junior anthropology major at CSULB and Army Specialist, speaks about anthropology's place in war, and her experience in Iraq.

Joe Carrier, a retired research anthropologist, listens to a question from the audience.

Bob Harman, a retired CSULB anthropology professor tries to get a word in during the debate.

The president's forum on international human rights: February 11-13

Various books were available from authors appearing at CSULB during the forum.

Ervin Staub

Ervin Staub is Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has studied the relationship between psychology and violence, and published books on his theory.

Mr. Staub presents a photo of a mass grave discovered in Darfur.

Satub signs one of his books for a woman after his presentation.

Hugs not Violence

Photo: Matt Sun

With all the campus shootings, most recently in Northern Illinois that claimed five lives including the gunman, Steve Kazmierczak, everyone needs a hug.

Samantha Bustamante, a creative writing student, performs during the second day of the President's Forum.

Alyssa Reid, a communication studies student, performs a scene from Ishmael Beah's book "A long way gone: memoirs of a boy soldier."

Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities of the United Nations, Dr. Francis Deng

Dr. Deng shakes CSULB President F. King Alexander's hand after receiving a plaque and sweater.

Dr. Deng's personal security escorts him through the hallways of the Carpenter Center.

Francis Deng addresses a crowd in the Carpenter Center February 11.

Photos of the Week 2/11-2/14 (Slideshow available Friday Morning)

On behalf of the Daily 49er, I would like to sincerely welcome our entire campus community to a new semester. Although we are on our third week, the photo department has been busy and therefore, our weekly photo blog is currently under construction. This semester is historical for the Daily 49er as our whole content was redesigned. Another historical moment at the beach this week, the first of its kind, is The President's Forum on International Human Rights: Modern Genocides and global responsibility. Throughout the week, faculty members, notable speakers and authors as well as exhibits and cultural music and dances were being performed. To put this forum in perspective, academy award winning director Steven Spielberg and the honorable Dr. Francis Deng, United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, showed their support. Spielberg gave his support via video and Dr. Deng spoke at The Carpenter Performing Arts Center. The forum is designed to raise awareness and to understand the complexities facing human advancement with regards to genocide related content. On Friday morning, our photo blog will be completed and we invite you to our blog and enjoy its contents. Our photo blog will be interactive which will feature poll questions. In addition, a photo essay, news story, and video of certain news event, locally and around campus will also be featured. Again, I welcome each and everyone and have a successful and productive new year. Go Beach!


Sincerely,

Chay Chhuon
Photo Editor