NEWS RELEASE
News From: Lane Community College
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Arun Gandhi to speak at LCC Feb. 21
EUGENE, OR – Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, will present “Lessons from My Grandfather” on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Lane Community College main campus in the Center for Meeting and Learning, Building 19, Rooms 102-104. The event is free and open to the public.
At age 12, Arun Gandhi went to live with his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi. Arun will share the lessons that his grandfather taught him, including the philosophy of nonviolence and how people can become the change they wish to see in the world.
The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period and a book signing.
Sponsors include Lane’s Strategic Diversity Direction Committee, Diversity Office, Professional and Organizational Development Office, International Programs, Peace Center, Council of Clubs, Associated Students of Lane Community College, Asian Pacific Islander Student Union, Dr. David and Lisa DeHaas, EWEB, and Eugene Weekly.
For disability accommodations, contact Disability Resources at (541) 463-5150 or (541) 463-3079 (TTY) one week in advance.
For more information, contact Donna Koechig at koechigd@lanecc.edu or (541) 463-5307.
Lane is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Visit online at www.lanecc.edu or www.twitter.com/lanenews or www.facebook.com/lanecommunitycollege
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Media contact: Joan Aschim, PIO, aschimj@lanecc.edu or (541) 463-5591
Source: Donna Koechig, koechigd@lanecc.edu or (541) 463-5307
Contact: Joan Aschim
Contact Email: aschimj@lanecc.edu
Phone: (541) 463-5591
