Bluffton University to mark World Peace Day
Three campus events, all free and open to the public, are planned at Bluffton University to mark World Peace Day, observed on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center at Bluffton will host an open house and reception from 1-5 p.m. that day.
Visitors can see the center's new look and browse its library collection and art displays. A drawing to win free books will be held, and the first 21 guests will receive a free "peace" bracelet. Other bracelets may be purchased for $1 each. The center is located in the lower level of Riley Court on Spring Street.
After the open house, at 5:30 p.m. at the nearby Peace Thrones, Bluffton's Peace Education and Action Community Endeavor (PEACE) Club will sponsor a peace vigil, with singing, sharing and candle lighting.
On Thursday, Sept. 23, the film "Little Town of Bethlehem" will be shown at 8:30 p.m. in Marbeck Center's Kreider Room.
The Rev. Dr. Randy Keeler, associate professor of religion at Bluffton, will introduce the film and facilitate a follow-up discussion. The movie tells the stories of two Palestinians and one Israeli who are using nonviolent methods to resolve conflict and work toward peace. A preview of the film can be seen at www.littletownofbethlehem.org/.
Co-sponsoring the program are The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center, the PEACE Club and International Connection on campus.
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