Indiana University East is participating in the President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge, an initiative inviting institutions of higher education to commit to interfaith cooperation and community service programming on campus. The initiative is to build understanding among diverse communities and contribute to the common good.
IU East is establishing the Interfaith Student Organization and Service Panel to involve student leaders in the initiative. This group will host monthly traditional celebrations supported by the IU East Office of Service-Learning and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
The campus will host the IU East Interfaith Institute in the spring. Through the initiative, IU East will develop partnerships for interfaith and programming collaborations with Earlham College and community non-profit organizations. The IU East Library, with support from the American Library Association and Nextbook, will host a traveling exhibit, “Voice of Liberty, Voice of Conscience,” in the fall. This traveling exhibit highlights the work of the artist, poet, and activist, Emma Lazarus.
Why is this important?
Individuals can better develop their self-awareness and build stronger foundations for themselves while still being respectful and educated about their neighbor’s individual choices, backgrounds, and beliefs. Developing a culture of interfaith tolerance, dialogue and unity has endless potential for community building and growth.
How do I get involved?
Faculty, Students, Staff, and community members are all invited to participate. If you would like to join the challenge, please contact Patty Crawford, pajames@iue.edu.
