About LOCO
In 2021, Binghamton University hosted the first international LOCO festival. Given the diversity of Binghamton University and the region in which it is located, we are hosting the third LOCO festival as a way to celebrate our multiculturality, multiethnicity, and diverse thinking. As events in the world continue to infringe upon human rights, this event seeks to increase cultural competence as a way to promote solidarity and cooperation.
This year’s goals are:
To awaken awareness on local and global issues related to immigration and human rights.
To inspire the community to actively participate in discussing and implementing advocacy solutions for vulnerable populations.
To develop a deeper understanding of conflicts and human rights in MENA region
The festival will be celebrated from October 14 through October 17.
Partners
The Global Studies Program, Binghamton University
The Center for Civic Engagement, Binghamton University
The Center for Middle East and North Africa Studies, Binghamton University
Collaborators
Multicultural Resource Center, Binghamton University
English Language Institute, Binghamton University
International Student and Scholar Services, Binghamton University
Sponsors
Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies, Binghamton University
Department of Romance Languages, Binghamton University
College-in-the-Woods, Binghamton University
Human Rights Institute, Binghamton University
Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention, Binghamton University
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MEAMS: Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies,
CIS: Center for Israel Studies ,
External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center,
Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls,
Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity,
Sustainable Communities TAE,
Office of Sustainability,
Design Team
A special thanks to the 2022 LOCO Graphic Design team:
Trevor Chakavarika (design, code, ideas)
Sarah-Renee McNeal (design, illustration, ideas)
Juwairiyah Shaikh (design, ideas)
and the 2024 team:
Jacopo Mazzoni, Digital & Data Studies (redesign, content upload, code updates)
Erin Riddle, Language Services, (copy editing)