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6) Human Rights Awareness week is taking place from December 6 th through the 10 th . IJM will be helping to put this event on in collaboration with Pastor Cheeks and the Regent office of community life. Tentative Schedule Monday: Human Rights Organizational Fair in RH Lobby.
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6) Human Rights Awareness week is taking place from December 6th through the 10th. IJM will be helping to put this event on in collaboration with Pastor Cheeks and the Regent office of community life. Tentative Schedule Monday: Human Rights Organizational Fair in RH Lobby. - Movie Screening of Seoul Train. Tuesday: Panel discussion over lunch. “How does oppression breed/continue the cycle of terrorism?” Wednesday: Human trafficking program with lunch put on by the International Law society. Thursday: Poetry Slam in the Ordinary. Friday: Prayer vigil in the Lib. Aud. This is just a basic inside look at what is being planned for that week. All information and details regarding these events are forthcoming. Sign-up sheets will go out via email. Welcome! • IJM Regent action planning meeting!! • October 2011 Psalm 9:9 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
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Our Mission • We, the members of this organization, are committed to seeking justice for the oppressed and speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves, both individually and corporately. This is our mission and we will not tire until the Lord's perfect justice reigns.
President • Jen Wakefield • Originally from Toledo, Ohio • Regent Undergrad • Studying Substance Abuse Counseling
Vice President • Nicole Tutrani • Originally from St. James, NY • Regent Law School 1L
Secretary • Beth Seremet • Originally from Nashua, New Hampshire • Regent Grad Student • Studying Government
Treasurer • Victoria Thompson • Originally from Macon, GA • Regent Undergrad Student • Studying Animation
The 58: Initiative 58: is a Christ-centered global initiative to end extreme poverty. 58: answers Isaiah’s challenge to “shout it aloud and do not hold back” through astonishing communications. And 58: honors the True Fast of Isaiah by engagement in poverty-eradicating action. 58: is built for you to create, shape and join communities of passionate, like-minded Christians who will work together to end extreme poverty in our lifetime.
FREE Screening Friday, October 28 – 7:00PM New Life Providence 1244 Tompkins Lane Virginia Beach, VA Visit: http://www.live58.org for more info!
D.C SMS WALK The D.C Stop Modern Day Slavery Walk is on Saturday Oct. 22th beginning at 9am and ending around 2pm. If you have not signed up and paid yet please do so. We are currently working on the lodging and transportation. IJM-Regent
ACTION TEAMS Events: This team will help Beth Seremet with planning events. This may include reserving rooms, helping with administrative forms, and various other administrative duties. Public Relations: Ran by Victoria Thompson, this team will create flyers, make facebook events, tweet on IJM’s twitter, and other different social media outlets. Education: This team will research different issues involving injustice and help Jen Wakefield with educating others and spreading awareness on campus and in the community. Volunteers: This team will be in charge or recruiting volunteers, keeping a spreadsheet of volunteers and organizing the volunteer duties at different events. Nicole Tutrani is the action team leader.
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