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Justice and Peace Studies
MPR to air Michelle Alexander talk at noon Tuesday
15 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The program was recorded at St. Thomas last week.
‘Justice for My Sister,’ a Film About ‘Femicide’ in Guatemala, Will be Shown Here April 15
02 Apr 2013 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The film’s director and producer, Kimberly Bautista, will join in a discussion following the film.
Rabbi Amy Eilberg to Speak Here Feb. 12 on ‘Everyday Peacemaking’
30 Jan 2013 by Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning / No Comments
The lecture is sponsored by the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning; all are welcome.
Junior Heaven Fekadu Studies and Paints Peace Across Minneapolis With Local Nonprofit
15 Oct 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / 2 Comments
Over the summer, Fekadu conducted a research project that studied the painting of street murals over gang-tagged Minneapolis businesses with artist Jimmy Longoria, the only Chicano/Latino/Hispanic to be awarded a Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship.
Film ‘Dakota 38’ to be Shown Here Oct. 17
11 Oct 2012 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The film was inspired by a dream experienced by Jim Miller, who will be one of the speakers following the film.
U of M Professor to Discuss the Global History of Mexican Food in Talk Here Oct. 11
03 Oct 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Find out where burritos and taco shells really came from in this talk by Dr. Jeffrey Pilcher. The event is co-sponsored by seven UST departments.
Dakota Historian and Language Instructor Caƞtemaza to Speak Oct. 11 on ‘Reviving the Dakota Language’
28 Sep 2012 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
The free event includes the lecture, a buffet lunch, and time for discussion afterward.
Justice and Peace Studies Program Becomes a Department, Offers Three Concentrations
14 Sep 2012 by Kelly Engebretson '99 M.A. / No Comments
The Justice and Peace Studies program at St. Thomas is now a full-fledged department and offers three concentrations: conflict transformation, public policy analysis and advocacy, and leadership for social justice.
Dakota Historian and Activist to Speak Sept. 13 on Genocide, the Dakota-U.S. War, and Truth-Telling
05 Sep 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The program is co-sponsored by the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning, the Justice and Peace Studies Program and the St. Paul Interfaith Network.
Service-learning Pedagogy Presentations to Be Held Aug. 23
20 Aug 2012 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Speakers include Susan Callaway, English; Debra Peterson and Tim Scully, Communication and Journalism; Mike Klein, Justice and Peace Studies; Ernest Owens, Management; and Kimberly Vrudny, Theology.
Final Thoughts
10 Jan 2007 by Father David Whitten Smith / No Comments
The value of Justice and Peace Studies at a Catholic university