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Published on Monday, April 14, 2008
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Briefs for Monday, April 14
By NORTHERN STAR STAFF
Last updated on 00/00/0000 at 12:00 a.m.

An extensive five-week Peace development program (Philippine Youth Leadership Program) will be spearheaded by the International Training Office starting April 2008.

A total number of 22 high school and undergraduate students were flown in to NIU straight from Mindanao, a southern island in the Philippines, to participate in seminars and capacity-building workshops in interethnic dialogue and conflict resolution.

The program will also feature a Philippine Cultural Night highlighting colorful native dances, music and cuisine at 5:30 p.m. April 25 in the Wirtz Hall Auditorium. Admission is free. For more information, contact Dr. Lina Ong at 815-753-9547.

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