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International Day of Peace Celebration

 

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 12:15-2:15 p.m.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, Garden of the Sky Plaza

Picture of doves, reflection pool, and the west entrance to the KIPJ buildingHosted by the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
and the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice

Peace is built person-by-person, group-by-group and nation-by-nation. In commeoratino of the United Nations International Day of Peace, we invite USD students, faculty, and staff as well as the San Diego community, to join us in celebrating this day of nonviolence and reconciliation. The event will feature live music, food vendors, and a march for peace. Local and campus organizations working for peace and social justice will provide information and ways to get involved. Participants in this celebration of peace will observce a moment of silence followed by a dove release.

Save the Date:
International Day of Peace Celebration
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Peace and Justice Organizations interested
in a display table. Clic
k for Table Registration

Event Highlights

- Exhibits from peace and social justice organizations

- Peace March @ 12:30 pm, Immaculata Bell Tower to the KIPJ Garden of the Sky

- Excellent volunteer, internship and networking opportunities

- Live entertainment

- Food vendors

- Visit the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies and the 9/11 Memorial

Participating Organizations:

Logo of the United Nations Association of San Diego

Logo of Survivors of Torture