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Vincentian Heritage Week September 27-October 4, 2020Theme: “Caring for our Common Home: It’s a Vincentian Thing”Overview: Catholic and Vincentian: finding meaning in current events.“Why are you always talking about climate and environmental justice and racism at Niagara University?” One of the things that experiencing life in the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us is that the effects of systemic injustice fall disproportionately on marginalized communities. The global human health impact of environmental degradation and contamination, experienced more severely in BIPOC communities in the United States, has made COVID-19 that much more serious in these communities.Our Catholic and Vincentian tradition, rich in its perspectives on the relationship of the human person, society, and the natural world, points to four principles:the inviolable dignity of the human person.the right of persons to participate in decisions that affect their lives.the privileged place of people in poverty in the biblical tradition (the “preferential option for the poor).the responsibility to live in harmony with and respect for the natural world.At Niagara, at this time, we have chosen to make our commitment to environmental and racial justice the priorities of our mission work. It is Catholic. It is Vincentian. It is who we are.Sunday, Sept. 2711:00 a.m.Sunday Mass: Mass of St. VincentAlumni ChapelLive: 3:00 p.m. One in Hope: Virtual Vincentian Concert ViewingGallagher Multipurpose RoomGen-Verde in Concert -- live and archived on YouTube -- sponsored by St. John’s University. The group will premiere a new Vincentian-themed song. You can learn more about the group here: ) 7:00 p.m.Sunday Mass: Mass of St. VincentAlumni ChapelLive: Tuesday, Sept. 294:00 pm?Connecting Education to the OutdoorsCourtyard of Alumni HallLive Presentation by Coleen Edwards, Faculty Fellow in Biology, outdoors?in the circle between VINI and Alumni Hall overlooking the gorge. Professor Edwards will talk about her experience in building an extensive environmental curriculum as well as the need for educating all students in basic environmental literacy. If you or your class would like to attend, either in person or remotely, please contact Dr. Amelia Gallagher. Wednesday, Sept. 304:00 p.m.Vincentian Heritage Convocation Alumni Chapel simulive eventLive: HonoreesRemoteHeather C. McGhee, (Doctor of Laws)President Emeritus, DemosNew York, New YorkAndrè K. Ware (Rev. Thomas A. Judge, C.M. Award)Niagara University Class of 2016New York, New YorkBuffalo Niagara Waterkeeper (Vincent de Paul Medal)Buffalo, New YorkAccepted by Jill Jedlicka, Executive Director & WaterkeeperLiveDr. Mark A. Gallo (Ozanam Medal)Professor of BiologyNiagara University, New YorkDaniel S. McMann (Vincentian Mission Award)Facility PlannerNiagara University, New YorkConvocation Address: Heather McGhee: “Environmental Justice and Racism” Thursday, Oct. 11:30 p.m.ZOOM conversation with Andrè Ware, honoree NUB 110 A & GThe journey from being a service-oriented person to a professional in political advocacyFriday, Oct. 24:30 p.m.Outdoor Prayer of CreationCourtyard of Alumni HallSunday, Oct. 47:00 p.m.Mass of St. FrancisThe Fire PitFri.-Sat. Oct. 9-10Leading with Values: Vincentian Family Contributions to a Sustainable World (virtual conference sponsored by DePaul University, with opportunities for NU students and faculty to participate and share their research) activities to look for!Ongoing service project: food and toiletries drive for the NU food pantry.Virtual activities and resources throughout the week and beyond:Faculty videos on the theme.Opportunities for prayer and reflection on the interplay of Environmental Justice and Racism.Digital signage with quotes from Laudato Si and St. Vincent.Library Reference Guide with resources related to the theme. ................
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