Media Release

For Immediate Release

October 23, 2006

Renowned World Peace Leader Will Visit SMU

Reverend Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter Sr., a prominent follower of U.S. Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be at Saint Mary’s University in November to conduct a lecture.

His talk, which is free and open to the public, will take place on Friday, November 10 at 7:00 PM in the Scotiabank Conference Theatre (SB 201, Sobey Building).

Dr. Carter is a Professor of philosophy and Dean of the Martin Lither King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

He is known for his philosophy of non-violence and building peace.

Dr. Carter originally commissioned the Gandhi King Ikeda exhibit in 1999. The exhibit documents three world peace and human rights activities: Mahatma Gandhi, who principles of non-violent resistance led to India’s independence from Great Britain in 1948; U.S. Civil Rights leaders and Novel Peace Prize winner Dr. Martin Lither King Jr.; and Daisaku Ikeda, president of Soka Gakkai International, a Buddhist movement devoted to creating world peace through interaction among different cultures. The exhibit will be on display in the church auditorium from November 7-12 at St. Andrew’s United Church in Halifax. Admission is free and viewing times are 12 Noon to 8:00 PM (Nov 7-11) and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Nov 12). Click here to see the poster promoting this unique event: Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter Sr.

His visit to SMU is sponsored by Humanity at Heart, a diverse committee that fosters the legacy of Gandhi, King and Ikeda.

Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

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For More Information:

Paul Fitzgerald
Public Affairs Officer
Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
(902) 420.5514
E-mail: paul.fitzgerald@smu.ca
www.smu.ca