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Prayers for Peace

“Prayers for Peace” Call for Participants

On Monday, November 11, at 2 p.m., international students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native languages at the Peace Garden by Buckley Auditorium. All students, faculty, and staff of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and languages are warmly invited to participate by offering a prayer for peace in their native language. Prayers in English are equally welcomed!

If you are interested in participating, please contact garaventa@up.edu by November 4. The event is co-sponsored by international student services and the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture.

 

Prayers for Peace, Nov. 10

All are invited to join international students and others from the UP community to offer prayers for peace on Friday, November 10, at 2 p.m., at the International Peace Garden next to Buckley Center Auditorium. All students, faculty, and staff of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and languages are warmly invited to participate by offering a prayer in their native language. For ADA accommodations or more information, please contact international student services at iss@up.edu. The event is co-sponsored by international student services and the Garaventa Center.

Prayers For Peace: Nov. 11

peace-hands_smallerInternational students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native languages on Friday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the International Peace Garden adjoining the Buckley Center patio. All students, faculty, and staff of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and languages are warmly invited to participate. If you are interested in offering a prayer, or for ADA accommodations or more information, please contact international student services at iss@up.edu. The event is co-sponsored by international student services and the Garaventa Center.

 

Prayers for Peace: Call for Participants

prayers-for-peace-copyInternational students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native languages on Friday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Buckley Center International Peace Garden. All students, faculty, and staff of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and languages are invited to participate by offering a prayer for peace in their native language. To participate or for more information, contact international student services at iss@up.edu. The event is co-sponsored by international student services and the Garaventa Center.

Prayers for Peace, Nov. 11

prayers for peace copyIn honor of Veteran’s Day, international students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native language on Wednesday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Buckley Center International Peace Garden. The service is co-sponsored by international student services and the Garaventa Center.

For more information or if interested in offering a prayer, contact international student services at iss@up.edu.

Prayers For World Peace, Nov. 11

prayers for peace copyThe University will have calls for world peace in the International Peace Garden located outside of Buckley Center Auditorium on Tuesday, November 11, at 2 p.m. A few short readings will be given by international students, along with personal messages and prayers in their own languages and religions calling for world peace. This is an annual event held on Veterans Day. For more information contact international students services at 7367 or iss@up.edu.

This Week’s Garaventa Center Events: All Welcome

hannonThe Garaventa Center will host three events this week, according to Jamie Powell. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend:

  • International Prayers for Peace, Tuesday, November 11, 2 p.m., International Peace Garden (Buckley Center patio).
  • Stanford economist (and 2006 UP alumnus) Adam Bonica will explore reasons why the U.S. political system has failed to counterbalance rising inequality in a lecture, “Why Hasn’t Democracy Slowed Rising Inequality?”, on Tuesday, November 11, at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, in the Bauccio Commons executive boardroom.
  • Rev. Pat Hannon, C.S.C. (pictured), will present a book reading and conversation drawn from his experiences as a priest, memories of his childhood, and more on Thursday, November 13, at 7:15 p.m., in the Pilot House.

For more information, contact Powell, at 7702 or powell@up.edu.

Prayers For Peace, Nov. 11

prayers for peaceThe Garaventa Center and international student services will sponsor Prayers for Peace on Monday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Peace Garden in Buckley Center Courtyard. International students and members of the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native language. All are welcome to attend this annual event, and refreshments will be provided. For ADA accomodations or any questions, contact international student services at iss@up.edu or 7367, or the Garaventa Center at powell@up.edu or 7702.