In a special Globalisation for the Common Good Melbourne 2008 initiative, we are proud to present

Multicultural Victoria:  A Panel Presentation

Wednesday, July 2, 10.45 – 12.45

Developing Community Cohesion through Multicultural Policies and Practices

Globalization: The Challenge to America

Eighth Annual Conference

The Conference Committee for Globalisation for the Common Good 2008 gives notice that His Excellency Seyyed Mohammad Khatami has reluctantly advised that the current situation in Iran has made his personal attendance impossible.

OD400 Globalisation for the Common Good: the Dialogue of Cultures and Religions

Unit Value: 15 Points    Postgraduate (Level 4)  

This unit will be offered online during the period 28 May to 6 August 2008 in conjunction with the 7th International Conference on the Globalisation for the Common Good – co-sponsored by Trinity College University of Melbourne, Centre for Dialogue, La Trobe University, the Melbourne College of Divinity and Australian Catholic University – which is to be held in Melbourne from 30 June to 4 July.  Participation in an Online Forum will be required.  Participation at the Conference is encouraged but not compulsory.  Those who do not attend will not be charged the conference registration fee.

Dr Kamran Mofid, Founder, Globalisation for the Common Good Initiative and Co- founder/Editor, Journal of Globalisation for the Common Good, holds dual British and Canadian nationality, was born in Tehran, Iran in 1952, received his BA and MA in economics from the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in 1980 and 1982 respectively.

In December 2006, Melbourne Australia was elected as the city to hold the 2008 Conference of the Globalisation for the Common Good.