Reagan made the loss of Panama, brought about by the ratification of the 1977 Panama Canal Treaty, a key issue in his presidential campaign, and it certainly hurt President Carter's chances at re-election. In addition to the colloquium, other activities are being offered during the week and on the day of the forum, including informal discussions and class lectures by various panelists and the screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary, Panama Deception , Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. in the E.F. Yerby Conference Center auditorium. The documentary examines the 1989 U.S. military occupation of Panama. The program will take place in the E.F. Yerby Conference Center auditorium. The colloquium presents a great opportunity for students and faculty from The University of Mississippi as well as from other universities, colleges and communities throughout the state and region to come and direct questions and engage in dialogue with this panel of Latin American experts.
All activities are free and open to the public.