89th Annual Meeting of the AAAS Pacific Division: Pacific Science in a Global Society. 15-20 June 2008 . The Pacific regional division of AAAS will hold its 89th Annual Meeting, themed "Pacific Science in a Global Society,"at the Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Waimea. The six-day meeting will feature symposia on avian malaria, soil and crop sciences of the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian land snails, developments in materials science, colonial and pre-WWII east Asian anthropology, and cold war anthropology. In addition, the meeting will have field trips, poster sessions, and For more information about the conference, and to register, visit the division Web page

Aegis and Mashirika present Africa’s Hope Sept – Dec 08 -- a story of survival through music and dance. A play by Hope Azeda. Rwandan youth theatre group, Mashirika, return to the UK bringing a new version of their internationally-successful play, telling the story of their own genocide. Inspired by their personal experiences as survivors and refugees, the cast use music and dance on stage, aiming to share their memories, challenge perceptions and ultimately to inspire action. Through performances and workshops in theatres and schools across the UK, the term ‘genocide’ is made visible, accessible and relevant to everyday life in British society. Described by UK audiences in 2006 as "an incredibly high quality piece of work" and "education for life", this is a show that can’t be missed. "The performance by Mashirika provides hope. It raises awareness and prevents amnesia. It is a moving and stunning piece of theatre that deserves to be seen." Gregory Topalian, Teacher, Hockerill Language College. See more info at Masharika's website and on the Visiting Arts Website. Booking and information, contact Kate Struthers on 01623 836 627 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .