NEWS
School Peer Mediation Internship
2 PAID INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Center for Peacemaking will fund two internships for the 2008-2009 school. Interns will help establish a peer mediation program in 3-4 middle schools each semester. Summer workshop training involving a brief trip to Louisville, KY is required. Deadline: Tuesday, April 15th, 4:00 p.m.
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Thoughts on
Peacemaker in Residence
KATHY KELLY
Voices for Creative Nonviolence's Kathy Kelly spoke in classes, to the Muslim Student Association, and on April 4th addressed a public crowd. Here's what some said about her talk.
"It was great-- the stories and storytelling style, non-judgementalof military, but clear stance, some practical applications, acceptance of personal responsibility (not just finger pointing)."
"Hearing from someone with personal experience in Iraq. The message of inclusivity--even those who we might consider our enemies or want to demonize. Simple but impressionable--the singing of the names [of Iraqis and Americans who've died in Iraq] in remembrance."
"Amazing! The Whole Thing."
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Workshop on "Practical Nonviolence"
Our first Workshop on "Practical Nonviolence" was held on Sat., April 5th. Dorothy Jackson of Repairers of the Breach facilitated the morning session while Laurie Hasbrook of Voices for Creative Nonviolence facilitated the afternoon session. Ms. Jackson led participants through an exploration of the definitions of violence and how it progresses in individuals' lives. Ms. Hasbrook discussed with participants nonviolent responses to violence on a national and global level.
Here's what some said they liked about the workshop:
Morning Session
"Analysis of Movie."
"Dorothy Jackson's stories and analysis. Jackson is great and very knowledgeable."
"Dorothy Jackson was great. Let's get her again."
"The group discussion. This has been a revelation to me. I have been so moved not to tolerate any type of abuse."
Afternoon Session
"All of it was worthwhile. It was great to have Laurie here. A good combination of video, poetry, speakers, role-playing, and analysis."
"The opportunity to dialogue about peace and ending violence always brings hope."
"Good group."
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AND ...
Interested in interacting with interesting
people / programs / careers in
Peace and Conflict Resolution?
April 4th, 2008
On this, the 40th anniversary of the death of
Martin Luther King, we invite you to click on
this link to hear a recording of Robert F. Kennedy's
speech in Indianapolis, IN, announcing King's death.
CONTACT US
G. Simon Harak, S. J. Director
Deidre Hughes Associate Director
Marquette University Center for Peacemaking
Academic Support Facility, 201
735 N. 17th Street
Marquette University
Milwaukee WI 53201-1881
414-288-8444 (Office)
414-288-8445 (Harak)
414-288-8446 (Hughes)
414-288-8466 [Fax]
Peacemaking@marquette.edu
www.marquette.edu/peacemaking
Facebook: http://marquette.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8956829726
Blog: http://mupeace.blogspot.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 16th
Dr. Terry Rynne Book Signing and Free Book Give Away to 5 Lucky Students!
Get a signed copy of the book that Desmond Tutu hailed as "....a sharp reminder of the strength and critical need for embracing the way of nonviolence" and that Arun
Gandhi called a must-read "by all who wish to save this world from disaster."
Be at AMU 230 Wednesday, April 16, 2-4 p.m. to have Marquette alum Dr. Terry Rynne sign a copy of his book Gandhi and Jesus: The Saving Power of Nonviolence.
STUDENTS: Register for a free copy of the book to be given away at 4:00 p.m.
Refreshments provided by Manresa Project!
Order the book!
RETREAT ! Last year's retreat participants stated that they want more!
"HEALING THE SPIRITUAL
EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE"
May 3rd, 9:30 to 4:30, ending with "Mass for Sunday."
Location: AMU chapel of the Holy Family (2nd floor, AMU). Led by G. Simon Harak, S.J.
Explanation: When we suffer - or inflict - violence of any kind, we experience physical, emotional and spiritual pain. We most often tend to the physical scars, and many times deal with the emotional trauma. To those very important healings, we must add healing of the spiritual wounds suffered in violence. The lingering effects of this violence often echoes and re-echoes in our lives, causing us to inflict further violence on ourselves or upon others. This retreat will provide guidance, companionship, and direct experience of the healing Spirit who frees us from the effects of violence upon our souls.
More information coming...
Our September 2007 retreat was on the spiritual bases for nonviolence. Some retreat participants comment on what they liked about the retreat:
"Simon's reflections, little homilies, personal stories, thoughts...showing other acts of nonviolence of Jesus and others."
"The mix of ages, and the showing of kids are such a hope....It was great and a blessing for Marquette and the city of Milwaukee."
"Simon's ability to really help us see and understand the life of Jesus as a life of nonviolent resistance to Empire. I am so grateful for a new lens through which to begin to interpret the life of Christ. This and the opportunity for both private prayer and group sharing. Just fantastic!"
"The varied types of people in the small groups."
"The prayer points and teachings from Simon. The time in private prayer."
"Fr. Simon's vast knowledge and experience of living nonviolence and the way of leading this group in discussion and prayer and reflection. The feeling of community was overwhelming and it was very inspirational. Overall, it was wonderful and will keep me making activities through the center a priority."
"Simon 's take of S.S. Clear example of who Jesus had as an audience in the sign of the times for Him."
"It's crucial to have these."
"Listening to Veterans" Workshop
Saturday, May 10th, 9-4 p.m.
A workshop for those committed to assisting veterans recovering from the stresses of war.
Learn how to register for this important workshop...
