Tag: Center for Women in Church and Society

‘Listening to Wars’ presentation to be held on Wednesday

Dr. Christina Baker, Professor of Latin x American Theater at Temple University, will present “Listening to Wars: Enacting Violence on the Contemporary Mexican Stage” in Main Building, Room 311 at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The one-hour talk will center on how theater artists use the aural realm to represent the sonic impact of Felipe Calderone’s “War on Drugs” and ongoing instances of violence. 

Lunch will be provided.

The Center for Mexican American Studies and Research, the Center for Women in Church in Society and the Humanities and Social Sciences Department is hosting the event.

Those interested may also attend virtually at bit.ly/3V6wRX7. For questions, contact Dr. Jessica Hajek at jchajek@ollusa.edu.

Peace Garden founder honored with garden stone on Earth Day

The Center for Women in Church and Society honored the late Sister Martha Rose Lange, CDP, founder of the Peace Garden, with a garden stone on April 22, Earth Day.

Members of the CDP/ACDP Earth Care Committee thought Earth Day was the perfect day to honor the caretakers of the Peace Garden who have answered God’s call to care for the Earth. The CDP/ACDP Earth Care Committee held a prayer service on Earth Day and honored Sister Martha Rose, who brought glory to God by planting, nurturing and growing all the beauty you see in the Peace Garden.

Julie Bedson honored the deceased members of the Earth Care Committee with metal flowers with their names painted on the pedals.

Before her death, Sister Martha Rose was asked why she spent so much time working in the Peace Garden. Sister Martha Rose said, “If you only knew how many people from the university come to the Peace Garden.” Sister Martha Rose was always welcoming and eager to talk about the Peace Garden.

OLLU students from the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) who have been caring for the Peace Garden, dressed as the four seasons, each also represented one of the four elements of nature. They blessed the Peace Garden and those who participated in the Earth Day Celebration with holy water. During the blessing OLLU Alum Dr. Bonnie Abadie sang Peace is Flowing Like a River.

OLLU to celebrate ‘Indigenous People’s Day’ on Mall today

OLLU will celebrate “Indigenous People’s Day” with food, dancing, poetry and other activities today at 12:15 p.m. on the Mall.

The celebration, which ends at 2 p.m., will include the San Antonio Pow Wow Dancers, indigenous flute and poetry and food and story booths. Mole and tamal plates are free.

The event is sponsored by The Center for Mexican American Studies and Research, the Center for Women in Church and Society and the Multicultural Activities Center.

For more information, contact Professor Aimee Villarreal at amvillarreal@ollusa.edu or call her at ext. 7060.

FREEDOM-U: Student Anti-Trafficking Movement

The Center for Women in Church and Society are hosting, “FREEDOM-U: Student Anti-Trafficking Movement,” Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. in Chapel Auditorium.

The event will engage University students in the movement to end the trafficking of children and young people in the United States. Participants in this event will gain the knowledge, skills and tools needed to become advocates for those who are at the highest risk of being lured into the world of human trafficking. They will also become aware of the immediate opportunities to become involved in the movement to end human trafficking.

The event is free and open to all college students, but registration is required. Register at http://www.freedomyouthproject.org/p/freedom-u.html.

Students invited to ‘Talk About LGBTQI Rights’

The Center for Women in Church and Society is hosting,  “Let’s talk about LGBTQI rights,” Thursday from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in Providence Hall, West Social Room (PWSR). The event, which will celebrate World Day of Social Justice, is meant to be a respectful, engaging and open dialogue among OLLU students who are interested in the issues of human rights, the LGBTQI community and national sovereignty.

The dialogue comes in light of the recent legal restrictions on LGBT rights placed by the Russian government prior to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

This event is free and open to all OLLU students. Pizza will be provided.

RSVP to kgibson@ollusa.edu.