The Peace and Justice Center prepares students to bring positive change both locally and globally. We champion human dignity and promote the common good through programs that cultivate awareness, compassion, and commitment.
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- De Pere, WI, 54115
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- 920-403-3881
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CNN has the full text of the most recent US Catholic Bishops' letter regarding health care reform in the Senate: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/200
CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - Bishops slam ‘unacceptable’ health c
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Washington (CNN)– The US Conference of Catholic Bishops sent a strongly worded letter to members of the US Senate Friday, terming the abortion language in the Senate Democrats' health care bill "completely unacceptable."
The Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College The Girl Effect! How to change the world, one young woman at a time.
www.girleffect.org
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As always, there are lots of important stories on our news feed: http://www.google.com/reader/shared/Robe
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ROME (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Monday that agreeing a climate change deal in Copenhagen next month is crucial to fighting global hunger, which Brazil's president described as "the most devastating weapon of mass destruction."
The Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College Last night we had a great discussion on the Feminization of Poverty, and we talked about the wonderful world of microfinance. Here is the KIVA video we watched as part of that presentation.
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Continuing our series on social entrepreneurs, FRONTLINE/World travels to Uganda to explore the impact of microfinance and, in particular, how one San Francisco-based nonprofit is using the Web to connect borrowers with lenders, person-to-person online.
The Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College The Peace and Justice Center is kicking off a food and clothing drive as part of Poverty Awareness Week. Michelle VeNard offers some more information:
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This is Poverty Awareness Week !!!
Follow the links for more information about some of our events.
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Location:Campus Center Lounge
Time:5:30PM Thursday, November 12th
The Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College Must-see video on Guantanamo. This is not the kind of country we want to be.
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The men in this video were held at Guantánamo for years without charge and denied any meaningful opportunity to challenge the legality of their detention. But now they are finally free. This is their story. ...
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Why do Bill and Melinda Gates describe themselves as "impatient optimists?" Check out their Living Proof Project: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/livingpro
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Join Bill & Melinda Gates in a celebration of the millions of lives that have been saved, improved and empowered because of the investments in global health made by the U.S. and its partners around the world.
The Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College Great to see Fr. Jim Baraniak in Time Magazine!
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In the NFL, team chaplains help football players reconcile tackling with turning the other cheek
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"There can be no double vision, no dualistic worldview. Faith
communities and nonbelievers alike must focus on the common issue of
the survival of our planet. The natural environment unites us in ways
that transcend doctrinal differences." For more from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew about the environmental crisis, follow this link.
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The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew writes in The Wall Street Journal that the Orthodox Christian Church convened its eighth ecological symposium in New Orleans. He calls upon leaders of all religious faiths and political creeds to fight against climate change.
The Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College "The Price of Sugar" raises important questions about fair trade and human dignity, but it has been controversial. Come see the film and join the discussion Thursday night at the Mulva Library (check Events page for details).
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The Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College Dr. Shibley Telhami will be addressing our language and perceptions of "the Muslim world" Tuesday night at St. Norbert College. See our Events page for details!
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"I have always believed that good scholarship can be relevant and consequential for public policy. It is possible to affect public policy without being an advocate; to be passionate about peace without ...
The Peace and Justice Center at St. Norbert College Upcoming events: Dr. Shibley Telhami in the Miller Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 20; "The Price of Sugar," a documentary film on Thursday, October 22. Check our Events pages for more details!
