Social Justice Week Raises Campus Awareness

Truman in Africa and Students for Social Change will sponsor Social Justice Week March 30-April 2. The purpose of Social Justice Week is to spread the concept of a world which affords everyone fair treatment and an impartial share of the benefits of society.

Activities will begin with a Poverty Simulation at 6:30 p.m. March 30 in the Student Union Building Activities Room 3200.

Guest speaker Jennifer Rafanan will present “Immigration in Missouri: Myths, Facts and Policy Considerations,” at 7 p.m. March 31 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room C.

A documentary about TOMS Shoes will be shown at 7 p.m. April 1 at the University Club House. The event will include showings of the award-winning documentary “Style your Soles,” an explanation of TOMS’ mission, at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. For every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS shoes donates a pair to a child in need. Student with TOMS shoes can also decorate them at the event. Those wishing to purchase a pair can visit http://www.tomsshoes.com (with discount code CAMPUSTRU). For more information about the event, contact Tamara Arredondo at t.l.arredondo@gmail.com.

The week will end with Displacement Camp in the Student Union Building April 2. An Invisible Children Documentary will also be shown at 8 p.m. in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. For more information about the week visit the Social Justice Week table in the Student Union Building March 30-April 2 or e-mail trumaninafrica@gmail.com.

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