The Torch

Issue date: 2/21/08 Section: News

The idea of a peace conference was long in coming, Taylor noted, pointing out that he and LCC President Mary Spilde came up with the notion some time ago. However, he said, the original idea of the conference was presented last year to the Peace Center Committee. "The thing that really made it possible is the endowed chair fund, which was awarded to the peace fund, to allow the process to begin" he said. "It's something that's been my dream and I know it's been the dream of others as well."
For Taylor, this is the first conference he has helped organize, a task he described as both difficult and rewarding. He concluded, "I have to say that it's very gratifying that all the people who are presenters or panelists are coming from all over and they're donating their time for free. Their response to help manifest this, I think, is a phenomenal thing. They're really quite extraordinary."
Conference hours on Friday, Feb. 29, are from 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Hours on Saturday, March 1, are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It should be noted that the conference is free to all LCC students on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
For further information about the conference or for ticket prices, call the LCC Peace Center at 463-5608 or www.lanecc.edu/peacecenter.

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