Barry University’s commitment to social justice calls us “to foster peace and non-violence, to strive for equality, to recognize the sacredness of Earth, and to engage in meaningful efforts toward social change.” Please join guest speakers and community members in Peace Month prayers, service opportunities, and conversations on fostering peace and non-violence.
Events
Wednesday, August 31 | Mass of the Holy Spirit
4:00 pm | Cor Jesu Chapel
Reception to follow
Contact: campusministry@barry.edu
Sunday, September 11 | Interfaith Prayer Service
Noon | Cor Jesu Chapel
Contact: campusministry@barry.edu
Tuesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27 | Mindful Meditation Series
5:00-6:15 pm | Library 310
Contact: campusministry@barry.edu
Friday, September 16 | Constitution Day Student Forum & Quiz Competition
Noon-2:00 pm | Landon Events Room
Contact: service@barry.edu
Saturday, September 17 | Bosler Memorial Symposium: Ending the Death Penalty
8:00 am-5:00 pm | Andreas 111
Contact: Dr. Laura Finley, lfinley@barry.edu
Friday, September 23 | Poverty Simulation
6:00-8:30pm | Andreas 112
Contact: ome@barry.edu
For more information on Peace Month events, contact the Office of Mission Engagement at 305.899.3599 or mie@barry.edu
Peace-In
Tuesday, September 20 | Community Engagement Fair
11:30 am-1:30 pm | Landon Atrium
Contact: service@barry.edu
Tuesday, September 20 | Holocaust Survivor Talk
6:00-7:30 pm | Andreas 111
Contact: Yvonne Alonso, yalonso@barry.edu
Wednesday, September 21 | Peace-In Workshops
10:00 am-Noon | Andreas 111/112
Contact: Dr. Laura Finley, lfinley@barry.edu
Wednesday, September 21 | Interfaith Peace Panel & Lunch
Noon-1:00 pm | Andreas 111
Contact: campusministry@barry.edu
Wednesday, September 21 | Deliberative Dialogue: Political Discourse in this Election Season
4:00-5:30 pm | Andreas 112
Contact: service@barry.edu
Service Opportunities
Saturday, September 10 | Sept. 11 Day of Service & Remembrance
7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Saturday, September 17 | International Coastal Cleanup Day
7:45 am - 1:00 pm
For all service opportunities, contact service@barry.edu