Trans-Atlantic Relationships: Sharing Experiences on the Political and Economic Trajectories of the Azores and the State of Rhode Island"

Presented by

The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at Rhode Island College
The European Youth Parliament - Azores
Direcção Regional das Comunidades do Governo Regional dos Açores

Professors of Political Science from the University of the Azores and from Rhode Island College as well as state elected officials will present theoretical perspectives and empirical realities regarding the political and economic issues of each area.

The participants will examine American federalism versus European regionalism and the impact that each may impose on the development of its individual states or regions. Such themes as economic development and the political realities that affect that development will be explored.

The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studiesis pleased to present this forum in conjunction with theEuropean Youth Parliament - Azores and the Direcção Regional das Comunidades do Governo Regional dos Açores.

The distinguished panel of participants will include:

Dr. Luis Manuel Vieira de Andrade - University of the Azores
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Pacheco Amaral - University of the Azores
Mr. Steven Machedo Barbosa - European Youth Parliament
Dr. Francis Leazes, Jr. - Rhode Island College
Dr. Mark T. Motte - Rhode Island College
Dr. Michelle Brophy-Baermann - Rhode Island College
Visiting Professor Gary Sasse - Rhode Island College
The Honorable Daniel DaPonte - RI State Senate
The Honorable Hélio Melo - RI State House of Representatives

Students and all members of the community are invited to attend. There will be time allotted for discussion and questions and answers.

The forum is free and open to the public however we ask that you register in order to allow us to plan for materials and refreshments.


EXTRA SESSION:


SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESENTED IN PORTUGUESE

A summary of the forum will be presented by:

Dr. Luís Andrade (University of the Azores)
Dr. Carlos Amaral (University of the Azores)
Mr. Steven Barbosa (European Youth Parliament)

Where: Casa dos Açores da Nova Inglaterra (CANI)
160 Orchard Street, East Providence, RI 02914

When: Thursday Evening, September 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Please join us! Free and open to the public.


Please contact me with any questions at 401-456-8496 or atmfraley1@ric.edu.