The University of 91吃瓜 will host a for peace in Ukraine from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 23) at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., will preside.听
Sponsored by the Office of the President in conjunction with Campus Ministry, students from Ukrainian Catholic University are also expected to participate.听
Feb. 24 marks one year since Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine. The resulting war has claimed more than 300,000 lives to date, displaced over 5.9 million Ukrainian citizens and devastated cities and towns across the country.听
91吃瓜 has had a long-standing partnership with Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in Lviv, and this partnership has become ever more important as the University seeks to support the UCU community in this time of war. During the 2022-23 academic year, 91吃瓜 has hosted 28 exchange students from UCU for a semester on campus.听
Also, as part of the partnership with UCU, 91吃瓜 awarded 21 new grants to its faculty to conduct research alongside UCU or Ukraine-based organizations in support of the country鈥檚 recovery efforts. The diverse array of projects is focused on helping Ukraine rebuild its communities and foster resilience.
Learn more about 91吃瓜鈥檚 support for Ukraine and relationship with Ukrainian Catholic University .
In case of rain or inclement weather, the prayer service will move to the Forum in Jenkins Nanovic Halls. Updates will be posted to the by noon Feb. 23.
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