Rough Morning
This morning I noticed a person wearing a tee-shirt with a very strong opinion boldly plastered across the front and the back. I guess it really got to me, and in a bad way. Rather than make a negative example of this particular student’s tee-shirt let me encourage people toward tolerance. The Villanova Center for Peace and Justice is a place where students can learn about and be involved in promoting “world peace and social justice”. Also, the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, established at Villanova in 1983, might help people on campus to better understand the people, culture, and religions found in the Middle East.
So speak up if you see your classmates or friends ridiculing a religion or a group of people, and challenge them to become better people.
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Actually, Sept. 20th is going to be World Religions Day on campus.
WORLD RELIGIONS DAY
FAIR ‘N’ FORUM
Villanova University
Fair: Wednesday September 20, 2006, 11am-2pm, the Oreo
Fifteen information tables hosted by students representing diverse religions on campus
Sacred Poetry of the World: 3pm, Falvey Library Holy Grounds
Students will perform selected readings of favorite religious poets
Forum: 7pm, Connelly Center Villanova Room
Welcome: Rev. Peter Donohue, OSA, President of Villanova University
Introduction: John Voneuw, SGA President
Opening Prayer: Seth Strohl, Co-President, Hillel
Moderator: Kathy Overturf, Associate Director, Office of Campus Ministry
Religion and the Arts
Music    “Singing the Word� – Villanova University Gospel Choir under the direction of Mrs. Beth Winslow will give a sampling of Gospel hymns
Visual Arts “Mark and Marc� – Villanova University Art Historian Dr. Mark Sullivan brings insight into the biblical works of Jewish artist Marc Chagall
Dance    Internationally recognized Villanova University student Ameetha Palanivel ’07 performs a dance tribute to the Hindu god Lord Ganesha
Film        Dr. Sayed Omran of Arab & Islamic Studies will present a video of Islam & Art depicting calligraphy, architecture, and the designs of Islam
Finalé     Mafalda T. Bouzy will lead us into the ancient & animistic African artistic expression of the sacred in song and dance
Sponsored by: Campus Ministry Discipleship Council, Campus Ministry Interfaith Coalition, International Student Services, Theology and Religious Studies, Office for Mission Effectiveness, Center for Peace and Justice Education, Center for Multicultural Affairs, African Studies, Arab & Islamic Studies, Art & Art History, Falvey Library, Music Activites
World Religions Day celebrates diverse religions on campus through a Fair and Forum which educates and informs the University community of various religious traditions and faith opportunities open to all our students.