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HNU Students Promote Peace and Justice at the Nogales Border

HNU students in Nogales, AZ

By Alejandra Andrade ‘20, undergraduate assistant for HNU’s Center for Social Justice and Civic Engagement
(edited)

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Alumni fund an educational experience that honors HNU’s multicultural reality

HNU student Alejandra Andrade spoke at the fundraiser.

On October 20, Alumni gave over $8,000 in less than an hour to fund an important educational experience for students.

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Empathy, activist mindset boosted for SNJM Youth Justice Forum participants

It’s the first full day of an international youth conference and five girls from different points on the globe find themselves seated together at an HNU picnic bench contemplating the unthinkable: If forced to flee their home country, what single item would each pack to assist in their survival?

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APPSI hosts the 16th annual oakland international film festival

Chiho Sawada

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Tutwiler 2018: Building houses to become homes

HNU students, faculty, and staff leaving for Tutwiler

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C.O.L.O.R. event celebrated identity and inclusion

The Black Student Union hosted their 10th annual showcase event, C.O.L.O.R. (Celebrating our Legacy of Rhythm) on February 22 at Holy Names University. The event featured music, spoken word, rap, dance, and poetry, with art and food from local vendors.

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Professor Robert Lassalle-Klein interviewed by the Latino Media Collective

Robert Lassalle-Klein, professor of religious studies and philosophy at HNU was interviewed by the Latino Media Collective (LMC) on WPFW 89.3 Public Radio in Washington D.C.

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HNU Students Discuss Community Service Work in Tutwiler, Mississippi

For the 13th year, HNU students traveled with faculty and staff to Tutwiler, Mississippi, to work with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a community resident. About 39 percent of Tutwiler’s population lives below the poverty line. Most residents of Tutwiler do not have easy access to educational facilities, employment opportunities, and health care.

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Students and Staff Volunteer for Day of Service at St. Vincent de Paul Community Center

HNU students and staff participated in a day of service at St. Vincent de Paul Community Center in Oakland on November 12. The day of service was part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at HNU, and the opportunity was arranged through HNU’s Center for Social Justice and Civic Engagement.

The HNU volunteers helped prepare, cook, and serve hot meals.

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New Students Participate in Community Service Projects in Oakland

As part of HNU’s orientation program for new students, the Center for Social Justice and Civic Engagement at HNU coordinated four community service activities with local partners. Students were invited to volunteer at Alameda County Community Food Bank, Acta Non Verba Youth Urban Farm Project, International Community Elementary School, or Oakland Catholic Worker, all of which are located in Oakland.

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