Thursday, October 25, 2007

Lasallian Social Justice topic of Oct. 31 luncheon

Two presentations about the Lasallian Social Justice Institute are scheduled for lunch on Oct. 31 and Nov. 7.

This summer three members of the College faculty participated in the Lasallian Social Justice Institute (LSJI) program sponsored by the Christian Brothers USA/Toronto Region. Dr. Dorothy Diehl assisted with the LSJI-Chicago experience; Ann Smith participated in LSJI-San Francisco; and Dr. Greg Gaut attended LSJI-El Paso, along with Valerie Fitzgerald from the Twin Cities campus.
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On Wednesday, Oct. 31, Diehl and Smith will share their presentation, “Building Solidarity with Persons in Poverty: LSJI Chicago and San Francisco.”

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, Gaut will present “From Both Sides of the Border: A Lasallian Look at the Immigration Issue.”

The Office for Mission will host these Wednesday afternoon lunches in the Faculty Dining Room. The presentations will begin at 12:15 p.m., but those attending may begin arriving at 11:45 a.m. Indicate to the cashier that you are attending the Mission presentation.