Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, June 27th, 4 - 5:30pm (sessions run concurrently; participants should choose one to attend)
Session 1.1, Hogan 304 - "Rhetoric and Representations: The Politics of Humanitarian Language"
Discussant: Dr. Rich Clark (John Carroll University)
"Interrupting Xenophobic Discourses and the 'Othering' of Migrants: Using Community Service Learning Pedagogy to Teach about Refugee Resettlement," Dr. Cinzia Pica-Smith, Michelle Insigneres, and Christine Mulvey (Assumption College)
"Labeling the Displaced: Perspectives from Internally Displaced Persons in Iraq," Grace Benton and Tameem Al Talabani (Georgetown University)
"Changing Portrayals of Refugees: Teaching about Forced Displacement Using Participatory Video," Grace Benton and Tameem Al Talabani (Georgetown University)
Session 1.2, Hogan 320 - "Refugee Resettlement: Challenges and Solutions"
Discussant: Dr. Tom Crea (Boston College)
"Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Meeting the Needs of Abused Migrant Children," Austin Rose (Georgetown University)
"Healthcare Access for Refugees in Milwaukee: Getting the Full Story," Erin Wissler (Marquette University)
"Educational Outcomes and Practice Implications for Unaccompanied Minors Exiting Foster Care," Kerri Evans and Robert Hasson (Boston College)
Session 1.3, Hogan 401 - "Colleges and Humanitarian Action"
Discussant: Janie Leatherman (Fairfield University)
"Voluntourist or Global Citizen? College-Run Short-Term International Trips," Emily Breakell (College of the Holy Cross)
"Zainabu: Coiled Reed Baskets," François Venne and Tessa Varvares (College of the Holy Cross)
"Powerful Pedagogy: Human Rights, Service Learning, and Scholars at Risk," Dr. Janie Leatherman and Students (Fairfield University)
Session 1.4, Hogan 402- "Refugee Rights and Legal Responsibilities"
Discussant: Dr. Mike Allison (The University of Scranton)
"Mexico, Morocco, and Migration: Explaining Changing Government Policy Towards the Undocumented," Anashua Dutta (Georgetown University)
"Taking the Journey: Accompaniment, Human Security, and the Rights of Refugees," Jane Tobin and Mary McInerney (University of San Francisco)
"Beyond Legality? Redefining our Neighbor in the Age of Trump," Madison Ashley (Georgetown University)
"The Evolution of Refugeee Law and Regionalism in Latin America," Yamilex Peña (Loyola University Maryland)
Session 1.5, Hogan 406 - JUHAN Action and Advocacy on College Campuses
Discussant: Julie Mughal (Fairfield University)
"I am Migration: Advocacy in Action with CRS," Danielle Corea and Dr. Kim Lamberty (Catholic Relief Services)
"The JUHAN Regional Hub and the Refugee Crisis: Education, Action, and Solidarity," Julie Mughal, Sarah Touey, Lori Niehaus, Sahra Hassan (JUHAN Hub)
Wednesday, June 28th, 4 - 5:30pm (sessions run concurrently; participants should choose one to attend)
Session 2.1, Hogan 304 - "Colleges and Humanitarian Action: Refugee Support Programs"
Discussant: Dr. Mike Allison (The University of Scranton)
"Imaginarte: Art and the Empowerment of Unaccompanied Refugee Minors in a Service Learning Course," Dr. Esteban Loustaunau and Marissa Dakin (Assumption College)
"Beyond the Statistics: The University of Scranton's Call to Address the Refugee Crisis," Dr. Helen Wolf, Nicholas Capobianco, Luis Britez, and Bridget McGuire (University of Scranton)
"Stories from the Field: Mutuality as a Means of Combating Stereotypes," Madeline Carroll, Jeff Warden, Molly Caulfield, and Katie Trymbulak (College of the Holy Cross)
"The Challenges of Advancing Catholic Social Teaching for Undocumented College Students," Julian Zuzarte, St. Joseph's University
Session 2.2, Hogan 320 - "Education in Crisis: Serving Students in Humanitarian Response"
Discussant: Dr. Tom Crea (Boston College)
"Books not Bombs: The National Campaign for Refugee Student Scholarships," Chris Records (Books not Bombs)
"Cura Personalis for Refugees at the Public Library: Best Practices and how you can Help," Katelyn Duncan (Worcester Public Library)
"Ensuring Educational Access for Migrant and Refugee Youth," Kerri Evans and Jaime Perez-Aponte (Boston College)
"A Lost Generation: Why the Refugee Crisis is Our Crisis," Sandy Abboud (Loyola University Maryland)
Session 2.3, Hogan 401 - "Regional Focus: Humanitarian Issues in Africa"
Discussant: Dr. Alfred Babo (Fairfield University)
"Failure to Protect: The Unintended Consequences of R2P in Mali," Clara Brackbill (Loyola Marymount University)
"Mixed Migration in Djibouti: Causes and Consequences for the Horn," Dr. Lahra Smith (Georgetown University)
"Migration and Security," Emily Meehan, Emma Pachon, Daniel Doucy, and Kevin Trimmer (St. Joseph's University)
"Second Settlement as a Viable Option: The Obstacles for Dadaab," Saisha Mediratta (Georgetown University)
Session 2.4, Hogan 402 - "Politics, Principles, and Policies in Conflict Zones"
Discussant: Fr. Patrick Samway (St. Joseph's University)
"Resettling Refugees in the U.S.: Regional Stability and Saving Lives," Alexander Kochenburger (College of the Holy Cross)
"Above the Fray? The Myth of Humanitarian Neutrality and Iraqi Politics," Grace Benton and Tameem Al Talabani (Georgetown University)
"Lost Identity: Law within Syrian Refugee Camps," Jenny Brown (St. John's University)
"The Destruction of Aleppo and the Crisis of Western Values," Dr. Kenneth Keulman (Loyola University New Orleans)
Session 2.5, Hogan 406 - "Campus-Community Partnerships"
Discussant: Dr. Rich Clark (John Carroll University)
"Embracing our Shared Vision: Leveraging the Campus-Community Partnerships for the Common Good," Meg Griffiths, Brandon Lozeau, and Suzanne Mancini (Providence College and Community Partners)
"From Resettlement to Rejection: The Educational Attainment Struggle of High-School Refugees," Julie Mughal, Mariah Kasparek, and Riley Barrett (Fairfield University)
Session 2.6, Hogan 408 - "Displacement Along Global Commodity Chains"
Discussant: Dr. Selina Gallo-Cruz (College of the Holy Cross)
"Displacement Along Global Commodity Chains," Dr. Selina Gallo-Cruz, Isabela Marino, Samantha Peters, Andrew Toritto, Kevin Darrar, and Delaney Wells (College of the Holy Cross)