BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//peaceCENTER - ECPv4.6.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:peaceCENTER X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.sanantoniopeace.center X-WR-CALDESC:Events for peaceCENTER BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161026T174500 DTSTAMP:20260425T123537 CREATED:20161022T092927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161022T092927Z UID:8930-1477472400-1477503900@www.sanantoniopeace.center SUMMARY:UIW Peace Day DESCRIPTION:UIW joins the Incarnate Word Sisters in “Speaking for human dignity and standing against human slavery http://speakingforhumandignity.blogspot.com/ \n9:00 – 10:15 am Immigration: Why they come? How should they be treated? Mabee Library Auditorium. Film and discussion moderated by Sr. Martha Ann Kirk\, IW Sisters Justice\, Peace\, and Integrity of Creation Committee. Fr. Phillip Ley\, OFM Conv. will describe his ministry Posada Guadalupe http://www.posadaguadalupe.org/ Their mission is to assist homeless immigrants referred by local hospitals and youth who have aged out of detention centers for unaccompanied minors\, providing them with food and shelter and assisting them to transition into productive lives through hospitality\, advocacy and education. The shelter was inspired by Matthew 25: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Contact: kirk@uiwtx.edu \n10:30 am\, “Child Exploitation\, a Form of Human Slavery” shared by Larry Baker\, Rex Miller\, Carla Clark. Mabee Library Auditorium. Special Agents of the FBI serving in the area of child exploitation will present information on the sexual exploitation of children which will include discussions about sexual trafficking of children\, child pornography\, and sextortion. “The mission of the FBI’s Violent Crimes Against Children program is threefold: first\, to decrease the vulnerability of children to sexual exploitation; second\, to develop a nationwide capacity to provide a rapid\, effective\, and measured investigative response to crimes against children; and third\, to enhance the capabilities of state and local law enforcement investigators through programs\, investigative assistance\, and task force operations.” https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/cac \n11:45 am-1:15 pm\, “Peace Jam and Rangoli Mural\,” Dubuis Lawn or in case of rain\, the Cardinal Courtyard. Music for Compassion\, Justice\, and Peace from many countries shared by International Students and their friends. Music exchange\, international playlist\, and performances\, and conversations from around the world. Rangoli Mural – All students are invited to help create a sidewalk mural showing the diversity of UIW campus and celebrating Diwali\, Festival of Lights. Rangoli are colorful murals traditionally created at the entrance of a home to welcome guests and usher in peace\, goodness\, and prosperity. Sponsored by the International Student office. Contact: Sheena Connell sconnell@uiwtx.edu. Soup lunch provided by the Student Dietetics Society. \n1:30 – 2:15 pm. “Veterans Against War\,” Mabee Library Auditorium. Veteran war resisters discuss the interlinkages of the Military Industrial Complex\, US societal militarism\, and endless war. Learn from Jovanni Reyes\, the co-author of “Hollywood and the War Industry\,\nhttp://www.commondreams.org/views/2014/02/02/fort-hollywood-lone-survivor-and-rush-remember-what-not-over Learn of Iraqi Veterans Against War www.IVAW.org or Jovanni Reyes jreyes@ivaw.org Contact: kirk@uiwtx.edu \n3:00 – 4:15 pm. “Service Opportunities\,” Mabee Library Auditorium. Learn from some of our community partners in San Antonio and consider an international service opportunity http://perubeautyfaithsolidarity.blogspot.com/ Contacts for students to do community service and ideas for faculty who would like to make service learning a part of their classes. Moderated by Denise Ramon\, Ettling Center for Civic Leadership. Contact: dkramon@student.uiwtx.edu \n4:30 PM – 5:45 pm\, Administration Building 375. “Image of the Enemy” a documentary of Palestinians and Israelis made by Dr. Leo Lopez\, CEO of El Renovatio Films L.L.C\, Director and Executive Producer\, Cinematographer Homero Salinas Jr. with Aaron Tyler\, PhD\, Associate Producer. Dr. Lopez will lead a discussion of methods to help anyone anyplace move beyond the limits of our “Image of the Enemy” to human encounters\, active listening\, and compassionate reason. Hear Dr. Lopez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5uBqULMt_s Read more of his background Leo Lopez III\, M.D. www.leolopez3md.com. Contact: kirk@uiwtx.edu \nOct. 26 exhibitors in the Circle by the Library or in case of rain in the Cardinal Courtyard include: \n“Ettling Center for Civic Leadership” Creating a better society through service. Learn of on-going service opportunities\, Cardinal Sync (OrgSync)\, and opportunties in the Cardinal Community Leader program. Contact: David Espinoza\, Student Engagement Coordinator\, Email: daespin1@uiwtx.edu Phone: 210-283-6423 \n“Fair Trade Sale in partnership with Catholic Relief Services” http://www.crsfairtrade.org/ Pope Francis has said\, “There is no worse material poverty … than the poverty which prevents people from earning their bread and deprives them of the dignity of work.” Stand against human slavery by asking for fair trade products. http://speakingforhumandignity.blogspot.com/ Hosted by Cardinal Community Leaders Dominic Teran and Gabrielyd Martinez. Contact: dteran@student.uiwtx.edu\, gamarti5@student.uiwtx.edu \n“MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE IN AMERICA” Get involved in ways that could help save your life and the lives of your family. Become a part of MOMSDEMANDACTION.ORG . Take the pledge to support candidates with common sense! GunSenseVoter.org. Contact: texas@momschapterleaders.org \nSan Antonio peaceCENTER. PEOPLE WITH A PASSION FOR PEACE. Since 1995\, the all-volunteer and interfaith peaceCENTER continues to be a significant community catalyst for peace www.sanantoniopeace.center Compassion and Justice are our strong guiding lights. Contemplative Practices\, Experiential Education\, and Nonviolent Actions are our working expressions throughout the community at large. www.sacompassion.net \nSisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word bringing the saving and healing love of God through the promotion of human dignity. Learn of ministries in four countries. Join us in some way www.amormeus.org Be an Incarnate Word Missionary http://www.iwmissions.org/ Assist with Women’s Global Connection https://www.womensglobalconnection.org/ \n “Veterans Against War” an exhibit and opportunity to learn from people with experience. Contact: Jovanni Reyes jreyes@ivaw.org \n URL:http://www.sanantoniopeace.center/event/uiw-peace-day/ LOCATION:4301 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States CATEGORIES:Other,peaceCENTER END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR