University of the Incarnate Word Peace Day

8:30-9:00am, UIW Library Auditorium, “Pray for the Persecuted”
Join us for a time of interfaith prayer, lifting up those of all faiths currently enduring persecution.

9:00-10:15am, UIW Library Auditorium  “The Complexity of Forgiveness in Post-Conflict Societies” by Dr. Larry Hufford, Professor of International Relations at St. Mary’s University.  Dr. Hufford has researched and traveled in Northern Ireland, Israel/Palestine, and many countries facing challenges of distrust and hatred.  He is the past president of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction and highly respected for writing and teaching in the areas of social justice and peacebuilding.

10:30-11:45am, UIW Library Auditorium, “Which Way Home”
The dilemma of many young children from Central America who leave their homes for fear of threats, violence, and death is exposed in this Best Documentary  (Academy Awards 2010) nominated film.  Home is where the parents are; but that spot lacks security or safety from harm and harassment. Often travelling for months or years, some venture to join distant relatives; some hope to find work to support the families they left. These courageous and determined children have stories of hope and resilience, disappointment and sorrow.  Come find out more information about these young immigrants and what we can do to appeal for their fair treatment.  Know real stories and take real action.   For information:  Mary Ann Lovett cjlovett@swbell.net

11:00-2:00 pm, Marian Hall Circle, “Refugee Arts and Crafts Fair”
Have an opportunity to meet some of the newcomers to our city, enjoy their cultures, and buy some of their beautiful arts and crafts. This fair will bring refugees to our campus and showcase their traditional arts and crafts. The Refugee Resettlement Program welcomes persons from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. www.ccaosa.org/imm_ref/imm_ref.html.  Hosted by Dr. Lopita Nath in collaboration with the Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program, and History Club and UIW Interfaith Student Organization http://www.uiw.edu/interfaithservice/ Contact: Dr. Lopita Nath, nath@uiwtx.edu

11:45-1:15 pm, Marian Hall Ballroom, “Understanding Islam to Build Bridges rather than Walls”
A panel led by Dr. Adrienne Ambrose with Hajja Olayia Humphrey, Sarwat Husain,  Imam Mustafa Safak and others, and co-sponsored by UIW Religious Studies Department, CAIR the Council of American Islamic Relations  http://www.cairsanantonio.org/news.php , and the Dialogue Institute of the Southwest  http://www.interfaithdialog.org/ , and the UIW Interfaith Council.   Free soup lunch  provided by the Student Dietetics Society.  (If you plan to bring a group for lunch, please send the number coming to kirk@uiwtx.edu)

We encourage you to also attend the continuation of this panel which will be in the conference  “Build Bridges, Through Interfaith Collaboration” sponsored by the UIW Office of Mission and Ministry, Friday, October 31, 2014, Oblate School of Theology, 9 am to 3 pm.   For information on that, contact Dr. Trevor Alexander alexander@uiwtx.edu

1:30–2:45 pm, UIW Library Auditorium, “The Path to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Philosophy of Nonviolence”

Dr. Roger Barnes, UIW Professor of Sociology will explore the influence  that people like Jim Lawson, Bayard Rustin, A.J. Muste, the people involved in the Fellowship of Reconciliation,

http://forusa.org/   and other pacifists, such as Mahatma Gandhi, had on King’s philosophy of nonviolence.  For information:  Dr. Roger Barnes  barnes@uiwtx.edu

3:00–4:15 pm, Library Auditorium, “Genocide and Ways to Prevent It”

Members of the San Antonio Coalition Against Genocide led by Susan Smylie will share on eight steps of genocide with materials from the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.  Survivors stories and the role of reconciliation will be considered. Genocide is a planned activity and as a planned activity, it can be prevented. All will be invited to be a part of the next San Antonio Walk Against Genocide, April 12, 2015,   http://walkagainstgenocidesa.org/ For information:  Susan Smylie  sesmylie@gmail.com

4:30–5:45 pm, Library Auditorium, “Iraqi Women of Three Generations: Challenges, Education, and Hopes for Peace”  Sister Martha Ann Kirk, Th.D. will share images and stories from her research interviewing about 140 people in northern Iraq in the summers 2010-12.  A book based on the photography exhibit is being published by the peaceCENTER and the Gülen Institute. For information:  Sr. Martha Ann Kirk  kirk@uiwtx.edu  210-829-3854

6:00-7:00 pm, UIW Library Special Collections Room, ”Sixth Annual Peace Month Research Symposium”

Organized by Dr. Noah Kasraie. For information:  Kasraie@uiwtx.edu Phone: (210) 829-3133

6:00 pm, UIW Library Auditorium, “Sexual Assault”

The film “Searching for Angela Shelton” will be screened, followed by a conversation with Kelsey Banton, Director of Education, The Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio.  Part of the “Films and Conversations About Sexual and Domestic Violence” series presented by the Mabee Library.  For information   Taylor P. Fox     210‐283-6316    Tpfox@uiwtx.edu