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Northwestern University
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Thu, 01 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm - Fri, 02 May, 2025 at 02:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Northwestern University
633 Clark Street, Evanston, United States
This two day symposium will explore nuclear disarmament, peace-promoting practices, the unique roles that cities are engaging with nuclear weapons, and nuclear justice efforts. Join us for a lecture by Mayor Shiro Suzuki of Nagasaki on May 1, followed by two high-profile guest panels on May 2 discussing the role of cities in nuclear policy and security, as well as intergenerational nuclear justice. Thursday's lecture will be held in Fisk Hall Rm 217, and Friday's panel will be held in Abbott Auditorium, located in Pancoe Pavilion.
Info: Location: Fisk Hall Rm 217,
1845 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208
Info: This August marks the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, events that underscore the need for continued efforts toward peace. Mayor Shiro Suzuki of Nagasaki is a leader on this front, advocating for nuclear disarmament and the promotion of global peace. This lecture will explore moving away from the culture of distrust between citizens and local governments, and towards the culture of peace—where peace is put into practice and integrated in daily life. This discussion will recognize the delicate balance between advocating specifically for the elimination of nuclear weapons and the broader pursuit of peace. It will also highlight the sister-city relationship between Saint Paul, MN and Nagasaki, along with their subsequent peace-promoting practices. Additional response from Cultural Specialist Trina Sherwood of Yakama Nation Resource Restoration/Waste Management.
Info: Location: Pancoe Abbott Auditorium, 2200 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
Info: Guest panel additionally includes President and CEO Alexandra Bell of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
The risk of nuclear war is higher than ever, driven by the war in Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East, expansion of nuclear development, and advancements in AI. Nuclear weapons are an international security concern. But federal governments aren’t the only ones driving the movement towards nuclear disarmament. Nuclear weapons have directly impacted civilians, and cities, communities, towns and states have been uniquely shaped by legacies of nuclear testing, development, research, and policy. In response to these “nuclear legacies,” local governments and communities are finding ways to participate in nuclear disarmament discussions, shifting them from hypothetical to actual.
Info: Guest panel additionally includes Yuki Miyamoto, DePaul University and Megan Baker, Northwestern University.
The development of nuclear weapons is an intersectional issue with real environmental, public health, social justice, and economic consequences. The legacy of nuclear development, testing, and use presents unique social justice concerns, as it has disproportionately affected marginalized communities, causing extreme and often unrecognized harms to Marshall Islanders and Native communities. This panel will discuss local efforts, concerns, and experiences to elevate nuclear justice efforts focused on recognizing, remembering, and repairing past and ongoing harms from nuclear weapons development.
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Tickets for Mapping Nuclear Legacies Symposium can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Lecture by Mayor Shiro Suzuki of Nagasaki | Free |
| Nuclear policy and security: the role of cities | Free |
| Intergenerational Nuclear Justice | Free |
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