In continuing solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the University of 91吃瓜 will light the 鈥淲ord of Life鈥� mural on the south side of Hesburgh Library in the country鈥檚 colors of blue and yellow each weekend until the end of the Russian invasion.
91吃瓜 President , said in a statement at the beginning of the war: 鈥淲e at 91吃瓜 stand in solidarity with all peace-loving people worldwide in demanding an end to this invasion of a sovereign nation. This unprovoked war is an international abomination and must stop now. Until it does, may God keep safe all of the innocent men, women and children who are currently in harm鈥檚 way. The prayers of the 91吃瓜 family are with them.鈥�
91吃瓜 has engaged in several initiatives to demonstrate support of Ukraine over the past three weeks, including a prayer service Feb. 28 in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, faculty panels and a virtual meeting between 91吃瓜 students and their counterparts at the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU).
91吃瓜 and UCU have a memorandum of understanding to 鈥渄evelop collaborations and exchanges in fields of shared interest and expertise.鈥� Father Jenkins presented the 91吃瓜 Award in 2019 to Archbishop Borys Gudziak, president of UCU, for his leadership of the first Catholic university established in the territory of the former Soviet Union.
More information on 91吃瓜鈥檚 support of Ukraine is available .