As we celebrate Founder’s
Week 2009, we allow God’s love to transform us, living lives of
virtue, working zealously to heal hearts and to alleviate poverty,
This will reconcile individuals, families, communities, and create
peace in the world. Founder’s Week 2009 urges the St. John’s
community to become the transformers needed in the 21st
century.
“Acting Locally and Globally”
with
Mary Halpine
President, World Youth Alliance
President Mary Halpine of the World Youth Alliance will discuss
her work in the realm of human rights and the ways in which young
people can be involved in shaping the future.
The World Youth Alliance, founded in 1999 at the United Nations in
New York, is a non-governmental organization dedicated to
protecting the rights and dignity of each and every human
person.
Mary Halpine is the current president of the WYA, which was founded
by her sister Anna. A graduate of the University of New Brunswick,
she has traveled extensively and worked in several locations,
including Mexico, Germany, Hungary, the Philippines, Kenya, and
Rwanda.
Date
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Time
3:30 p.m.
Location
UC Storm Center,
Queens Campus
Refreshments will be served.
Reservations Requested
Contact
Matt Knotts
Honors Program
(718) 990-0846
matthew.knotts06@stjohns.edu
“The inspirations of God are gentle and peaceful, inclining us
lovingly toward the good.”
– St. Vincent de Paul