Featured Events:
Climate Refugees: A Humanitarian Cause
In celebration of EARTH DAY, the Creighton University Sustainability Council’s Green Bag Lunch and Learn Series presents: “Climate Refugees: A Humanitarian Cause”. This lunch features two student presentations from a theological and a sociological perspective.
“Climate Refugees” is a very recent concept which is defined as people who are forced to migrate or are displaced as a result of effects of climate change and natural disasters. The 50 Least Developed Countries contribute less than 1 percent of global carbon emissions, but will be the most affected by climate change. Learn more about this issue and join the conversation on how our actions affect those around the world.
Bring a simple lunch if you’d like, drinks and dessert will be provided. This event will be held in the CCSJ (Harper 2067) from 12:30-1:30 pm.
With questions, please contact Anna Green at annagreen@creighton.edu or Ken Reed-Bouley at krb@creighton.edu.
Events this week:
A Night of Comedy: Opening Hearts and Minds
8th Annual Al Nations Pow-Wow
Hell Hath No Fury: How the Looting of the Iraq Museum Changed the Way Archeologists Think About Armed Conflict
Empowerment Network Forum With Congressional Candidates
oneShirt Clothing Drive
Climate Refugees: A Humanitarian Cause
Earth Day Events
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Catholic Social Teaching Meets Wall Street
Events More than One Week Away:
Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Walk/Run
Friday, April 13
A Night of Comedy: Opening Hearts and Minds
Comedy has always played a role in building bridges across cultures and humanizing the other. In that spirit, the Muslim Student Association, in conjunction with Campus Ministry, the CCSJ, CSU, and others, present A Night of Comedy: Opening Hearts and Minds. This event features Dean Obeidallah from Comedy Central’s Axis of Evil Comedy Special and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. This event will take place from 7-9 pm in the Harper Center Auditorium. This event is free to the Creighton Community with ID, $15 for the general public, and $10 for non-Creighton students. For more information, please contact Naser Alsharif at nalshari@creighton.edu.
Saturday, April 14
8th Annual All Nations Pow-Wow
Presented by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Creighton’s Native American Association (NAA). The 8th Annual All Nations Pow-Wow is a wonderful opportunity for Creighton students, faculty, staff, and alumni to celebrate with friends and guests of Creighton in this annual tradition for our campus and the community. This event will take place in the Kiewit Fitness Center from 1-10pm, with Grand Entries at 1 and 6 pm, and the community feed at 5 pm. For more information, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (402) 280-2459.
Sunday, April 15
Hell Hath No Fury: How the Looting of the Iraq Museum Changed the Way Archeologists Think About Armed Conflict
The speaker for this event is Corine Wegener, of the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts. This lecture will take place at 2 pm on Sunday, April 15, in the Abbott Lecture Hall at the Joselyn Art Museum.
Empowerment Network Forum with Congressional Candidates
The Empowerment Network, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, and OTOC will be hosting a candidate forum from 6-8 pm at the Omaha North High Viking Center. Come hear the candidate’s viewpoints on key issues that are important to the North Omaha and Greater Omaha Community. This forum is open to the public.
Monday, April 16
oneShirt Clothing Drive
Clean out your closets and get rid of your old clothes! Creighton University is now registered to participate in the oneShirt Challenge. Colleges and universities from every state will be competing against each other for the title of “BIG SHIRT ON CAMPUS!” and national bragging rights. The school that works with their community to collect the most clothes during Earth Week 2012 (April 16-21) will be declared the winner. More info can be found at: http://www.creighton.edu/admin/facilities/energymanagement/programs/earthday/ed12/index.php#c152540.
Wednesday, April 18
Climate Refugees: A Humanitarian Cause
In celebration of EARTH DAY, the Creighton University Sustainability Council’s Green Bag Lunch and Learn Series presents: “Climate Refugees: A Humanitarian Cause”. This lunch features two student presentations from a theological and a sociological perspective.
“Climate Refugees” is a very recent concept which is defined as people who are forced to migrate or are displaced as a result of effects of climate change and natural disasters. The 50 Least Developed Countries contribute less than 1 percent of global carbon emissions, but will be the most affected by climate change. Learn more about this issue and join the conversation on how our actions affect those around the world.
Bring a simple lunch if you’d like, drinks and dessert will be provided. This event will be held in the CCSJ (Harper 2067) from 12:30-1:30 pm.
With questions, please contact Anna Green at annagreen@creighton.edu or Ken Reed-Bouley at krb@creighton.edu.
Earth Day Events
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Garry Ruliffson, OPPD’s Energy Advisor, will talk about “Energy Savings In Your Future” — how to save energy here and at home.
Skutt Student Center (Room 104)
9:30 am
Robert Byrnes, Nebraska’s Mr. Energy, will present at this time. Mr. Byrnes has developed the technology on his farm to essentially be off the energy grid. He generates electricity and fuel to conduct his daily life and enterprises.
Skutt Student Center (Room 104)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Skutt Student Center (or on the mall, weather permitting!)
Giveaways! Shopping bags, eco-friendly pens, and more! Carpool information from MetrO! Rideshare and MAPA, vote for the Campus Tree of the Year and learn about Creighton’s quest to become an arboretum, drop off your old and unused pens for recycling, Echo Lighting’s display of LED and other energy-saving light bulbs, information on recycling at Creighton including a display of recyclable items, the world-famous popcorn machine, clothing drive, Facilities Management’s own electric truck and GEM Car
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Attend the last Green Bag Lunch and Learn Series as students present on: “Climate Refugees: A Humanitarian Cause”
Harper Center (Room 2060)
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
GreenJays Bike Ride
(meet in Deglman circle for a casual ride to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge)
5:30 pm
Earth Day Prayer
The Campus Ministry Interns will lead a Prayer Service honoring and praying for all of God’s created world.
Where: Jesuit Gardens (Rain location: St. John’s Church)
Thursday, April 19
Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 19, 2012 at 7:30 pm in the Harper Center Auditorium, Creighton University will host an original live docudrama about the 1939 voyage of the SS St. Louis. This is the story of over 900 Jewish men, women, and children who, during the Holocaust were left adrift at sea for 30 days, denied entrance by Cuba, Canada, and the United States and sent back to Germany- a death sentence for many. Four Holocaust survivors of the SS St. Louis will be in attendance to share their stories. The saga of the SS St. Louis has been called one of the most significant and symbolic events in the Holocaust and American history speaks to the contemporary issues of ethics, social justice, immigration, human rights, refugee policy and anti-semitism. This event is free and open to the public, with a reception to follow. For more information, please contact Pam Yenko at pyenko@creighton.edu.
Friday, April 20
Catholic Social Teaching Meets Wall Street
On Friday, April 20 from 12:45-1:30, all are welcome to a discussion in the Creighton Center for Service and Justice (Harper 2067) on Catholic Social Teaching and socially responsible investing with Dr. Tom Kelly and Michael Rossmann, SJ. This article from America Magazine and this initiative by Jesuits and Creighton University will serve as the basis for discussion. For more information or to RSVP (so we know how many to expect), please contact Michael Rossmann, SJ at rossmann.michael@gmail.com or 402-280-1290.
Upcoming Events:
Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Walk/Run
(Sunday, May 6)
On Sunday, May 6, the Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Walk and Run will be held at the Collins Stadium at 22nd and M streets. Proceeds from this event will benefit IXIM, a ministry of solidarity between the Catholic Dioceses of Omaha and Huehuetenango, Guatemala. This event features a 400 Meter Kids Run, a 1 Mile Kids Run, and an adult/family 5K run. T-shirts are guaranteed for all entries received before May 3, and available to others while supplies last. All registrations can be made at active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2010441. Additional forms and information can be found at cincodemayoomaha.com.
President Obama’s FY 2013 budget proposes cuts to poverty-focused international assistance, which makes up less than 0.5% of the U.S. federal budget but saves millions of lives around the world. Poverty-focused international assistance provides food to the hungry, shelter to refugees, vaccinations against deadly diseases for children, and education for a more prosperous and stable future. Cutting this assistance doesn’t balance the federal budget but does cost lives.
