TODAY: "Instant Replay: The Resurgence of Antebellum Slavery Disguised as American Sports"
JCU Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion
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The JCU CSDI Presents:
"Instant Replay"
Do team owners think of athletes as inferior? As property? Through the lens of the NFL, NBA, and MLB this discussion draws the comparison between professional sports and slavery and asks what solutions can prevent threats to a post-racial America. Led by Attorney Delanté S. Thomas, Syracuse alum and current Case Western Reserve University Law Advisor. Event hosted by CSDI.
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Living the Mission Episode 10: A Guiding Light
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On this week's episode of "Living the Mission," Delaney '21 and Caroline '21 talk with the principal of St. Francis Elementary, Scott Embacher, JCU '01. They'll uncover the role of the guide (and a few other roles) as they learn how to become well-rounded individuals for transformational change. Scott discusses with them how to stay focused on their mission and their values, especially as obstacles might challenge the path to achieving their goals. When they stay focused on these things, they’re not shooting into the dark; rather, they are being guided by the light.
For more information on The Social Change Ecosystem click HERE
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CSMG Conference: Young Leaders Initiative
Reflection by Caitlin Drake '22
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The Young Leaders Initiative at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering provides students an opportunity to integrate faith, education, and action in pursuit of a better world. During the three-day gathering, students join a community of professional, dedicated Catholic social ministry and advocacy leaders in their annual gathering to pray, learn, network, and advocate for change. This year the conference met virtually to continue their advocacy work.
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Caitlin Drake '22 was able to attend the virtual conference from February 6-9, 2021.
Read her reflection about the conference below:
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I was so excited to attend the CSMG Conference a few weeks ago! While I was sad that this event would be virtual, I still felt a huge sense of community and hope over the few days of the conference. The opening session left me thinking about this quote, “Hope is bold.” When we are hopeful and filled with passion, it is strong and noticeable. Those who work endlessly to end injustice with those at the margins of society are bold. They do not stop standing for and speaking up for what they believe in. And that right there is the hope. Even through a virtual conference, I was moved by speakers who continue to work passionately and relentlessly to make our world a more peaceful place.
Like many during this pandemic, I have struggled in finding that sense of community and finding hope to work for justice. But attending this virtual conference was rejuvenating and inspired me to not give up, to seek new ways and opportunities to bring back the hope and to fight injustices. While there is a global pandemic going on, there is an even bigger need for help for those living at the margins of our society. They are struggling even more to get the resources that they need.
The issue of poverty is an issue that I have worked with for many years and am very passionate about. Undoubtedly, before COVID there were countless struggles that those living in poverty or who are homeless face. In one of my CSMG Conference sessions a speaker reminded us that: everyday those living in poverty ask themselves, “When will I eat next? When will I have my next shower? Where am I going to sleep tonight?” But now with COVID there are even more questions like “How will I go to the soup kitchen or homeless shelter if I don’t even have a mask? Where will I go if I get sick with COVID? How and when will I receive the COVID vaccine?”
This added shift in questions that thousands of people are asking themselves put COVID into a whole new perspective for me. Before, I was selfish in complaining about COVID and wanting my life back to normal but now I realize how lucky I truly am during this pandemic. I have a safe place to go if I get sick, I have a stack of masks so that I can go to class or the store. For those living in poverty there is an added stress in the unknowns that they are surrounded by. I am thankful for the opportunity to virtually attend a conference during COVID so that I can be reminded where the hope is and why it is so important to maintain that hope.
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Nominate a Graduating Senior for the Beaudry Award, Due Friday, March 12
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The Beaudry Award is given to the graduating senior who has been elected by the senior class as most deserving of this honor. The award is the only student award presented at Commencement exercises in May.
More information about the history of the award and previous winners is available HERE.
The Beaudry Award recognizes outstanding service in the following areas:
- Leadership
- Commitment to Christian values
- Academic achievement
- Service to the University and/or Civic Community.
Any student, faculty, administrator, or staff member may nominate an individual.
Nominations are due Friday, March 12 at 5 pm. Click HERE to nominate a deserving senior!
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Be Part of a National Movement for Social Change!
Attend the IMPACT Conference
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The IMPACT Conference is the largest annual conference focused on the civic engagement of college students in community service, service-learning, community-based research, advocacy and other forms of social action. JCU has sent a team to the conference for the last 5 years. Be part of this year's delegation!
This year the conference is virtual and free! The Conference will be held from March 4-6, 2021. If you'd like to attend as part of the JCU team, contact Heather in CSSA: hcraigie@jcu.edu.
More info on the IMPACT Conference can be found HERE.
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2021 Virtual Climate Change Conference |
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Across the country, youth climate activists are mobilizing people to protect the planet. In 2021, Loyola's Virtual Climate Change Conference will focus on how we can amplify such voices!
You're invited to attend one or more of the following webinars at 7pm ET/6pm CT:
- March 15: The Climate Change Crisis: Global Migration, Race and Youth Advocacy
- March 16: Art as a Platform for Climate Advocacy
- March 17: Chicago Youth Seeking Truth And Justice
- March 18: Keynote Panel: Conversations with Youth Climate Activists; Keynote Panel, Pt. 2: Accompanying Youth to a Hope-Filled Future--An Intergenerational Effort
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Our #MyMagisMessage for the week comes from Kara Daggett, a senior Early Childhood Education major and Spanish & Hispanic Studies minor from Pittsburgh, PA! Kara has served with Esperanza ESL and Thomas Jefferson International Newcomers Academy.
If you had to state your life mission off the top of your head, in one sentence, what would it be?
To lead and serve with integrity and an open heart.
#MyMagisMessage
Undoubtedly, navigating the pandemic as a second semester senior and a student teacher has been challenging but nevertheless, incredibly rewarding. As a student teacher in a first grade classroom, I am consistently reminded of how capable and resilient first graders truly can be. Nothing makes me happier than when I can help one of my students succeed or put a smile on their face. Ultimately, my students have taught me that sometimes serving with a sense of magis can mean ensuring people (and for me my students) feel welcomed and important. This is a lesson I have also been able to apply while serving adult English language learners at Esperanza throughout this semester. It has been amazing to watch as the participants at Esperanza continue to work and grow their English skills while also sharing and talking about their own culture. After graduation, I look forward to continuing this work by serving and teaching Spanish speaking students and English language learners alike.
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March 4-6 .... Virtual IMPACT Conference
Friday, March 12 .... Beaudry Nominations Due | 5:00 pm
March 15-17 ...Virtual Climate Change Conference
March 30-April 6 .... No Service - Easter Break
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Sr. Katherine Feely, SND, Ed.D | Director | kfeely@jcu.edu | 216.397.1966
Heather Craigie | Assistant Director, Student Development & Logistics|hcraigie@jcu.edu |216.397.6233
John Jackson | Assistant Director, Community Partnerships | jnjackson@jcu.edu | 216.397.1662
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JCU Center for Service and Social Action
Administration Building | AD-32
216.397.4698 | (f) 216.397.1661
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