Fletcher Perspectives

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University is, by definition, in both its membership and goals, a diverse representation of the beliefs, history and aspirations of the international community. Fletcher Perspectives celebrates this diversity through art, craft and photography exhibits as well as through this annual written publication on culture, gender and religion. Our goal is to share our diversity in a manner that not only enhances our understanding of historical and cultural differences and similarities, but also translates this knowledge into a more peaceful and unprejudiced world. We believe this creative outlet can also balance the intellectual gymnastics of our work and/or studies with creativity and celebration — essential components for imaginative and tolerant leaders in all fields relating to the global community.

We accept submissions from the entire Fletcher community (students, faculty, staff and fellows) in the form of poetry, short-stories, travelogues, inspirational quotes, op-eds, recipes, descriptions of religious or cultural traditions, photography, arts and crafts. Our journal is available for purchase for $5 and select 8” x 10” prints of photos exhibited during the 2002-2003 academic year cost $20. Our photos can be viewed at http://fletcher.tufts.edu/perspectives. Consistent with our goals as members of the Fletcher community, all profits will be donated to charity. This year we have chosen to support rehabilitation efforts for the Sudanese and Ugandan child soldiers.

This second edition would not have been possible without the support and assistance of the following, to whom we are deeply grateful: Coordinator of Student Affairs Cindy Matheson, the Student Council Allocation Board, Website Designer Liz Hincks, Executive Associate Dean Gerard F. Sheehan, Director of Administration and Finance Jay Herlihy, Budget and Fiscal Coordinator Fran Parisi, the staff at Ginn Library at Fletcher and James S. McDaniel. In addition, we would also like to thank the many students, faculty and staff who continue to inspire our efforts through their wonderful submissions and encouragement of our journal and exhibits.

Many thanks and enjoy!

Itamara Vanessa Lochard — Editor-in-Chief & Layout Designer
Angela Munro & Ashley Tsongas — Assistant Editors
Rebecca Kinyon & Ife Osaga — Associate Editors

Cover photograph: “Sow and Reap” Yunnan Province, China 1998-2002 — Noah Bessoff.

Please visit the Fletcher Perspectives Gallery at http://fletcher.edu/perspectives/ for more information on this photo and others by Fletcher artists. The editors of Fletcher Perspectives personally scan, adjust, reprint, mat and display all photo exhibits. All opinions presented here and on the web-site are those of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors, administration or faculty at The Fletcher School at Tufts University. No part of Fletcher Perspectives nor Fletcher Perspectives Gallery on-line may be reproduced without written consent of The Fletcher School. For more information please contact:

Fletcher Perspectives
The Fletcher School
Tufts University
160 Packard Avenue
Medford, MA 02155

Or send an email to Itamara.Lochard@tufts.edu