WCPUNArtist and WCPUN cultural adviser, Gema Alava, held the US premiere for the book / art project “Tell Me the Truth,” which contains essays from eminent professionals from different fields about the possibility or impossibility of telling truths in science, law, art or history. The event was hosted by the Cervantes Institute in New York City in partnership with WCPUN. Participants of the round table included writer John Hemingway, composer Octavio Vazquez and assistant professor of Law Peri Uran.
The third annual collaboration with the Ecole Supérieure de Gestion et Commerce International was launched in Paris aimed at engaging communication students in creating and implementing outreach strategies around sustainable development.
WCPUN was pleased to partner with Somos (Viacom’s Latino Employee Resource Group), the National Hispanic Media Coalition, the Latino Leadership Institute and Aspira of New York for a panel discussion introducing young people to professional opportunities in media and entertainment at 1515 Broadway (Viacom Headquarters).
The 16th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Observance for Religious and Racial Harmony begins Sunday, 19 January 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Islamic Cultural Center (1711 Third Avenue @ 97th Street), continues to the Sutton Place Synagogue (225 East 51st Street) at 3:00 pm, followed by a Silent Prayer March to Saint Bartholomew’s Church (Park Avenue and 51st Street) with choral performances and remarks at 4:00 pm.
16TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH OBSERVANCE
The latest edition of CENTERPOINT NOW, focused on exploring multi-dimensional facets of “sustainability,” was presented on Saturday, 11 January, 2014, at Japan Society . The interactive presentation featured remarks by celebrated artist, Mariko Mori; as well as by Centerpoint Now contributors, Jeffery Huffines, CIVICUS Representative and Chair, 65th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference; Felix Dodds, Fellow, University of North Carolina and Tellus Institute; Nina Colosi, Founder, Streaming Museum; Renée Niño de Rivera, Social Entrepreneur; andOliya Clarkson, Award-winning Figure Skater and Student, The New School; and was moderated by Centerpoint Now Editor-in-Chief Shamina de Gonzaga.
The event also marked a last opportunity to view Ms. Mori’s exhibit “Rebirth: Recent Work by Mariko Mori” at Japan Society before the exhibit’s January 12, 2014 closing. This event was co-hosted by Japan Society and World Council of Peoples for the UN.
Jan 11, 2014 Invitation
WCPUN participated in the international panel of judges for the 2014 Worldwide UNESCO Clubs Youth Multimedia Competition. Youth between the ages of 15-24 were invited to answer the question “If you could do one thing in your lifetime to make the world a better place what would it be, why, and how?” through a video, art work, or essay to share their vision of being a positive agent of change.
WCPUN was among the Contributors to the 2013 United Nations Correspondents Association Awards Ceremony honoring excellence in coverage of international issues and featuring remarks by celebrated UN Messengers for Peace, Stevie Wonder and Michael Douglas.
In collaboration with WCPUN and the Power of Thought Study Center, mentor, musician and World Guinness Book of Records achiever, Mr. Kong Tai, provided free lectures and seminars for the New York-based Chinese community on Learning the Power of Thought at Queens Community College and other venues in the New York Metropolitan area.
WCPUN collaborated with the United States representation of Ginga Asosiaçao de Capoeira in the organization of “Concrete Jungle,” an event featuring Brazilian culture and and the martial art of Capoeira.
WCPUN collaborated with the Expressions of Humankind Foundation in Sweden to bring to fruition an exhibition in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza showcasing images from the photographic documentation A Day in the World. The exhibition opening featured remarks by UN Deputy Secretary General, Jan Eliasson, and A Day in the World founder, Jeppe Wikström. Aday.org