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“Becoming Human” Discussion With L’Arche, Nov. 14

On Tuesday, November 14, the Garaventa Center will host a community conversation about the challenges and opportunities of “Becoming Human” as introduced by Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche, with a focus on learning how to fail well. The event will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. in the quiet side of the Commons (please note venue change), and is free and open to all. This event is a collaboration with L’Arche Portland and the Franz Center. For ADA accommodations or more information: x7702 or garaventa@up.edu.

 

Becoming Human: A Community Conversation, Nov. 15

stonearchAll University community members are invited to join in a community discussion exploring the concept of “Becoming Human” as introduced by Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche, and the challenges and opportunities it presents us in our lives, on Tuesday, November 15, from 4:30-6 p.m., in the Chiles Center Hall of Fame Room. The event is a collaboration by the Garaventa Center, the Franz Center for Leadership, and L’Arche Portland. Please RSVP by Friday, November 11. Light refreshments will be provided. For ADA accommodations, more information or to RSVP: garaventa@up.edu or x7702.

 

 

L’Arche Bologna Summer Service Experience: Apply By Dec. 1

houglumThe Moreau Center will be sponsoring an eight-week summer service experience in Bologna, Italy, where students will live and work in a L’Arche community, in 2015. Founded fifty years ago in France by Jean Vanier as an ecumenical and inter-religious community with roots in the Catholic tradition, L’Arche is an international community of adults with and without disabilities living together. Since 1964, young volunteers from around the world have lived in L’Arche communities for periods of time to learn the “art of presence” and the beauty of friendship with adults with disabilities through its community life. Please encourage students who may be a good fit to apply and/or contact the Moreau Center with any questions. Applications available at up.edu/moreaucenter and are due Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. For more information contact Dave Houglum, Moreau Center, at houglum@up.edu or 8559.