International Day of Peace Celebration

 

Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 12:15-2:15 p.m.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, Garden of the Sky Plaza

Hosted 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 be emceed by Voices of Women founder Jenni Prisk, and 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 21, 2010

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

Event Highlights

- Exhibits from 50 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