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LOCATION:J.R. Howard Hall Room 114
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SUMMARY:Peer Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:More details:Open meeting (no commitment\, just come by and c
heck it out!) Led by fellow students (Contact info below) No religious
affiliation and everyone is welcome Abstinence not required (we support
a range of recovery choices and those considering changing their substanc
e use) Friends and family members of people who use substances are welco
me. Snacks provided :) Questions or need support? Contact:Sarah (Unde
rgraduate student organizer): sarahrsmith@lclark.edu (mailto:sarahrsmith@
lclark.edu)Grant (Graduate student organizer): grantstanaway@lclark.edu (
mailto:grantstanaway@lclark.edu)
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\n An open\, peer-led meeting for those in recove
ry\, friends and family of people with substance-related challenges\, and
anyone contemplating a change in their relationship to substances. All a
re welcome!
\n
\n Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm in JR Howard 1
14.\n
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LOCATION:Council Chamber at Fowler Student Center
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SUMMARY:Kwibuka30: Remembering to Renew
DESCRIPTION:In April 1994\, the world witnessed yet another genocide and
the 20th century's last crime against humanity. Rwandans en masse were m
assacred by colleagues\, neighbors\, and in other instances family member
s. It was as if humanity had ascended from Rwanda's rolling hills and vol
canoes that once beautified the country\, and what once seemed like heave
n on earth. Starting the eve of April 7th\, Rwandans would face hell on e
arth for months to come. According to the United Nations (U.N)\, an estim
ated 1 million ethnic Tutsi men\, women\, and children perished within 10
0 days or just over 3 months. 1 An additional 2 million people flocked t
o neighboring countries in search of refuge\, particularly in the DRC (De
mocratic Republic of Congo). The narrative of a refugee resonates deeply
with the essence of Rwandan identity today\, weaving into the fabric of o
ur collective consciousness. For many among us\, the refugee experience i
s not just a tale told by our parents but a lived reality\, intimately in
tertwined with our own stories. This is true across many aspects of our s
ociety\, including our liberation struggle. Those who fought and put an e
nd to the well-planned and systematic annihilation were also once refugee
s who'd escaped during the decades leading up to April 1994. 2 That is t
he story of Josué Niyomutabazi and John Mbanda–both of whom are studen
ts here at Lewis &\; Clark College. Nonetheless\, we do not seek sympa
thy. Three decades on\, Rwanda has made significant strides and boasts nu
merous achievements worth acknowledging. Thanks to effective leadership a
nd a united Rwandan populace\, the nation bears little resemblance to its
pre-1994 state. Notably\, 64% of our parliament is made up of women\, an
d essential services like universal healthcare and tuition-free PreK-12 e
ducation are accessible to all Rwandans. Furthermore\, Kigali\, the count
ry's capital\, is frequently lauded for its commitment to environmental s
ustainability\, cleanliness\, and its role as a prominent venue for dialo
gues and summits. 2 Refugees and the RPF – the Yale globalist. (2019\,
August 14). https://globalist.yale.edu/onlinecontent/reporting-trips/re
fugees-and-the-rpf/ 1 United Nations. (n.d.). Outreach programme on the
1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and the United Nations. https:/
/www.un.org/en/preventgenocide/rwanda/historical-background.shtml Our ac
hievements should not overshadow our remembrance of the past and the inno
cent lives lost\, many of whom were our peers unable to contribute to Rwa
nda's progress. Kwibuka\, an annual event marking the years since the gen
ocide\, has reached its 30th edition this year under the theme "Kwibuka30
: Remembering to Renew." This symbolic milestone\, occurring only once in
the next decade\, warrants acknowledgment at Lewis &\; Clark. We seek
your support in commemorating this significant event. Our asks are: ●
The department's attendance ● Funding for Keynote speaker ● Discus
sion Panel Partial Funding &\; Moderator This event is scheduled for
April\, aligning with the official 100-day commemoration period of the 1
994 Genocide against Tutsi\, adhering to a respectful timeline. It will c
ommence with a minute of silence\, followed by opening remarks from our
guest keynote speaker. Subsequently\, survivors will share testimonies\,
complemented by presentations highlighting the country's resilience throu
gh slide shows and imivugo (oration) from John Mbanda and Josué Niyomuta
bazi. The program will conclude with a panel discussion featuring friends
of Rwanda\, including Oregonians who were present in Rwanda during that
tumultuous period. Kwibuka\, established in the aftermath of the 1994 Ge
nocide against the Tutsi\, serves as an educational experience and shoul
d be regarded as such. We aim to enhance the remarkable learning environ
ment at Lewis &\; Clark while paying respectful tribute to those who s
uffered. Accordingly\, we kindly request your department's collaboration
to encourage the attendance of students\, faculty\, and staff. This coll
ective presence will allow us not only to mourn together but also to lear
n together. In every corner of the world\, Rwandans unite for Kwibuka. T
he upcoming 30th anniversary holds unparalleled significance in Rwandan
history. We sincerely hope you can join us at this crucial event\, which
holds special meaning for every Rwandan\, whether within the country's
borders or beyond.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: In April 1994\, the world witnessed y
et another genocide and the 20th century's last crime
against
humanity. Rwandans en masse were massacred by colleagues\, neighbors\, a
nd in other instances family members. It was as if humanity had ascended
from Rwanda's rolling hills and volcanoes that once beautified the countr
y\, and what once seemed like heaven on earth. Starting the eve of April
7th\, Rwandans would face hell on earth for months to come. According to
the United Nations (U.N)\, an estimated 1 million ethnic Tutsi men\, wome
n\, and children perished within 100 days or just over 3 months.
1 An additional 2 million people flocked to neighboring co
untries in search of refuge\, particularly in the DRC (Democratic Republi
c of Congo). The narrative of a refugee resonates deeply with the essence
of Rwandan identity today\, weaving into the fabric of our collective co
nsciousness. For many among us\, the refugee experience is not just a tal
e told by our parents but a lived reality\, intimately intertwined with o
ur own stories. This is true across many aspects of our society\, includi
ng our liberation struggle. Those who fought and put an end to the well-p
lanned and systematic annihilation were also once refugees who'd escaped
during the decades leading up to April 1994.
2 Tha
t is the story of Josué Niyomutabazi and John Mbanda–both of whom are
students here at Lewis &\; Clark College. Nonetheless\, we do not seek
sympathy. Three decades on\, Rwanda has made significant strides and boa
sts numerous achievements worth acknowledging. Thanks to effective leader
ship and a united Rwandan populace\, the nation bears little resemblance
to its pre-1994 state. Notably\, 64% of our parliament is made up of wome
n\, and essential services like universal healthcare and tuition-free Pre
K-12 education are accessible to all Rwandans. Furthermore\, Kigali\, the
country's capital\, is frequently lauded for its commitment to environme
ntal sustainability\, cleanliness\, and its role as a prominent venue for
dialogues and summits.
2 Refugees and the RPF –
the Yale globalist. (2019\, August 14).
https://globalist.ya
le.edu/onlinecontent/reporting-trips/refugees-and-the-rpf/
1
United Nations. (n.d.). Outreach programme on the 1994 genocide against t
he Tutsi in Rwanda and the United Nations. https://www.un.org/en/preventg
enocide/rwanda/historical-background.shtml
Our ach
ievements should not overshadow our remembrance of the past and the innoc
ent lives lost\, many of whom were our peers unable to contribute to Rwan
da's progress. Kwibuka\, an annual event marking the years since the geno
cide\, has reached its 30th edition this year under the theme "Kwibuka30:
Remembering to Renew." This symbolic milestone\, occurring only once in
the next decade\, warrants acknowledgment at Lewis &\; Clark. We seek
your support in commemorating this significant event. Our asks are:
● The department's attendance
● Funding for Keynot
e speaker
● Discussion Panel Partial Funding &\; Moderat
or
This event is scheduled for April\, aligning with the offi
cial 100-day commemoration period of
the 1994 Genocide agains
t Tutsi\, adhering to a respectful timeline. It will commence with a
minute of silence\, followed by opening remarks from our guest ke
ynote speaker. Subsequently\, survivors will share testimonies\, compleme
nted by presentations highlighting the country's resilience through slide
shows and imivugo (oration) from John Mbanda and Josué Niyomutabazi. Th
e program will conclude with a panel discussion featuring friends of Rwan
da\, including Oregonians who were present in Rwanda during that tumultuo
us period.
Kwibuka\, established in the aftermath of the 1994
Genocide against the Tutsi\, serves as an
educational experi
ence and should be regarded as such. We aim to enhance the remarkable
learning environment at Lewis &\; Clark while paying respectf
ul tribute to those who suffered.
Accordingly\, we kindly req
uest your department's collaboration to encourage the attendance of stude
nts\, faculty\, and staff. This collective presence will allow us not onl
y to mourn together but also to learn together.
In
every corner of the world\, Rwandans unite for Kwibuka. The upcoming 30t
h anniversary
holds unparalleled significance in Rwandan hist
ory. We sincerely hope you can join us at this
crucial event\
, which holds special meaning for every Rwandan\, whether within the coun
try's
borders or beyond.
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\n Please join us for an evening of learning and
paying
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\n distinguished speakers. Stude
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\n dinner.\n
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LOCATION:Fowler 244
SUMMARY:CSCCI x Prison Abolition Pen Pal Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will go over the rules and standards for writin
g incarcerated folk\, and use resources from PDX abolitionist groups. The
Center for Social Change and Community Involvement is helping to facilit
ate this workshop\, to encourage participants to be as intentional as pos
sible when connecting with incarcerated people\, and navigating power dif
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This workshop will go over the rules an
d standards for writing incarcerated folk\, and use resources from PDX ab
olitionist groups. The Center for Social Change and Community Involvement
is helping to facilitate this workshop\, to encourage participants to be
as intentional as possible when connecting with incarcerated people\, an
d navigating power differences. \;
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dehumanizing system of mass incarceration. Writing utensils and mailing
requirements will be supplied.
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