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Yom HaShoah: Community Observance of the Holocaust
"Hate Speech: Prelude to Genocide" Reading of the first place high school and middle school entries in the Eva Lassman Memorial Creative Writing Contest Exhibit of the artistic entries themed for the Observance Children's Candle Processional Candle Lighting Ceremony Music performed by the Ferris High School Chamber Orchestra
Find out more »Buddhist Meditation Classes: An Open-Hearted Life
April 2 - May 14, Mondays 6:30 pm Nuns from Sravasti Abbey offer a weekly meditation and Dharma discussion course drawn from the book, "Working with Anger" by Ven. Thubten Chodron. The course is practical, the group is welcoming, and the discussion is lively. Drop-ins welcomed. Books are available, but not necessary to join in. There is no charge and donations are welcomed.
Find out more »President’s Colloquy on Civil Discourse: How Free Should Free Speech Be?
How free should free speech be? Hosted in the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel During this third and final discussion related to civil discourse, the community will have the opportunity to apply the foundation and tools provided during the first two sessions to one of the most complex and pressing contemporary issues of our day. Though the issue of free speech is highly controversial, it is timely, and it doesn't divide people neatly along political lines. Plenary speaker: Erica Salkin (Communication…
Find out more »Homemade Pasta Noodles Cooking Class, Meet Local Growers
Join us in The Kitchen with Food for All Farm, and Spokane Edible Tree Project for a hands-on style cooking class and conversation around the table, focused on how you can find and use the abundant seasonal ingredients available locally. You don’t want to miss our first class of the series! Try your hand at making fresh homemade pasta noodles, topped with a deliciously simple and light seasonal sauce. Hear insight from local growers and food advocates about how you can best select fresh…
Find out more »VolunBeer with Black Label Brewing Company
Why Healthy Food. Every Person. Every Day. This is Second Harvest’s vision, and to make this a reality, we invite you to partner in a creative, local way to bring community members together to impact hunger. There are kids, families, and seniors in our community struggling with hunger every day and we believe that’s a problem worth solving. What Second Harvest will partner with Black Label Brewing Company to host a two and a half hour event consisting of one part…
Find out more »Spokane Dances of Universal Peace
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, and joyous circle dances. They use sacred phrases, chants, movements, and music from the world’s wisdom traditions to offer an experience of peace. All dances are taught each time so no experience necessary. All are welcome.
Find out more »“Philosophy and Religion” 14th Annual Gonzaga Graduate Philosophy Conference
The 14th annual Gonzaga Graduate Philosophy Conference, guided by this year’s theme “Philosophy and Religion,” has combined with our Undergraduate Philosophy Conference to make possible a mini-lecture series for the 3rd weekend of April. These are young, up-and-coming thinkers that are having an important impact in the field, and we hope that you will be able to attend and to encourage your students to attend as well. Schedule: Friday (optional) 1:00 PM Leave Gonzaga Philosophy Dept. (Campion Hall) for a…
Find out more »21st Annual Human Rights Banquet
Featured keynote speaker: Dr. Raymond F. Reyes Banquet theme: Our pursuit for equality and social justice for the human race continues There will be a silent auction and one live auction item you won't want to miss: a signed basketball by the 2017-2018 Gonzaga University Basketball Team! Individual tickets: $40 Silver tables (table for 8 people, includes listing in program as Silver Sponsor and a good table location): $500 Gold tables (table for 8 people, includes listing in program as…
Find out more »Gonzaga Presidential Speaker Series: Tarana Burke and Ronan Farrow
New York social justice activist Tarana Burke, originator of the "MeToo" movement, and journalist Ronan Farrow, who helped break the story exposing multiple accusations of assault and harassment by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will share their perspectives on their work and the movement as features of the seventh Presidential Speaker Series on Friday, April 20 at 7pm in McCarthey Athletic Center. The wave of reported incidents of sexual assault and misconduct that followed the Harvey Weinstein exposé – involving entertainment…
Find out more »Run 4 Freedom
Get active and help local sex trafficking survivors by participating in the Run 4 Freedom 5k run/walk! 100% of proceeds go toward the opening of HRC Ministries long-term restoration center for sex trafficking survivors in the Northwest. The event includes a foam party finish, games for the whole family, food, and swag.
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