Introduction

Times Talk Topic: “Orlando Massacre, What Does It Mean”,Today in Santa Fe Library Lobby

Times Talk Topic: “Orlando Massacre, What Does It Mean”,Today in Santa Fe Library Lobby

talkers2Times Talks are open conversations about important and controversial issues in the news, and are part of Santa Fe’s efforts to promote greater civic engagement on campus. They are an opportunity for students, faculty members, and other members of the college community to sit as equals and exchange views on important issues in a casual, informal, and civil environment. Times Talks are moderated each time by a different volunteer faculty or student facilitator.

Date of Discussion:  TODAY, Wednesday, June 15

Scheduled Time: 1:00 PM

Location: SF Library Lobby

Topic: Orlando Massacre: What does It Mean?

 

These Articles will provide you with background for the discussion:

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/13/opinion/orlando-and-the-history-of-anti-gay-violence.html?ref=opinion

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/13/us/orlando-omar-mateen-isis.html?ref=todayspaper

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/10/03/us/how-mass-shooters-got-their-guns.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=span-abc-region&region=span-abc-region&WT.nav=span-abc-region