St. Mary's University
   
apply now || contact us || site index
St. Mary's HOME | Community & Leadership | PPC
President's Peace Commission at St. Mary's University Guided by the Judeo-Christian, Catholic stance on war, the Faculty Senate proposed that the University President establish a Peace Commission comprised of students, staff, and faculty—all with equal status on the Commission.
Top Gold Bar
About Us
Brief History
Commissioners
Our Constitution
Our Mission
Prev. Commissioners
Our Programs
Awards
Calendar of Events
Event Descriptions
Peace Concerts
Press Coverage
Special Events
Resources
Curriculum
Peace Periodicals
To receive periodic updates about upcoming President's Peace Commission programs at St. Mary's University, please click the following: subscribe me
Welcome
Upcoming Events
Location - University Center, Conference Room A

The President’s Peace Commission of St. Mary's University was established in December 1984 with a mission to raise awareness among the St. Mary’s University and San Antonio communities about issues of peace and justice. The Commission realizes this goal by developing and hosting multi-day programs every fall and spring semester that are attended by students, faculty, staff and members of the San Antonio community. To date, more than 35 programs have been held with a combined attendance of over 75,000 people.

In addition, during its spring program, the Commission gives the Art of Peace Award to an artist whose work embodies the quest for justice and peace and is recognized by the artistic community. Typically, the artist has a relationship with the St. Mary's University community and generally her or his work is related to the overall spring program theme. The Commission also sponsors a Peace Concert, usually in the spring, performed by the University's Music Department. In reaching out to other University departments, offices, schools, and organizations, the Commission co-sponsors a variety of events and activities.

The Commission itself is composed of faculty, students, and staff who meet weekly during the academic year in a uniquely collaborative fashion to develop themes for each program as well as to select speakers for each panel. This is an educative process for all involved as we discuss pressing issues and make decisions about the content of each panel. In addition, Commissioners frequently act as hosts for these panels providing an additional opportunity for our students to develop important skills in public speaking. Since our first program in 1986, more than 150 students, staff and faculty have served as Commissioners.


Printable brochure: President's Peace Commission of St. Mary's University
Brother Cletus Image
President's Peace Commission
St. Mary’s University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228
phone: (210) 436-3204
fax: (210) 431-4336
lpallansch@stmarytx.edu

about us || academics || admissions || administration || campus life || community || financial aid || libraries || rattler athletics || support us || technology
HOME |||| prospective students || current students || parents || faculty/staff || alumni
St. Mary's University Logo PERSONAL ATTENTION. POWERFUL PROGRAMS
contact us || accreditation info || site index || campus map
Best of 2006 by U.S. News