2008 Woodie Awards
Students look at, learn just resolution to current immigration issue
Elizabeth Ferrara
Issue date: 3/18/08 Section: Opinion
Immigration is a topic within our country that has sparked debate in the United States recently, especially during the current presidential election.
It has become more difficult today than ever for citizens to come to a conclusion as to where they stand not on the issue politically and also morally as well.
A decision can be made by consciously educating oneself and approaching the issue with an open mind.
This idea of consciously educating students, faculty and community members was the goal of the "Ignatian Family Teach-In on Immigration" held in Los Angeles, California from March 7-9. The Ignatian Solidarity Network hoped that, in the end, the conference participants would return to their various communities with the broader education needed to engage others in this critical issue.
With the help of a grant from Education for Life, Loyola College's Center for Community Service and Justice sent four students and two faculty members, all of whom are involved in immigration projects and service, to the conference.
At the Teach-In, we were able to learn a great deal about the ways in which immigration affects the world economically, socially and morally. The Ignatian Solidarity Network works with Jesuit-affiliated organizations as well as individuals throughout the United States to promote the fact that we all must live upon "a faith that does justice."
The conference was not only informative, but it taught the participants how to approach the immigration issue justly.
The three-day conference began with an introduction focused on the purpose of the Teach-In, delivered by the actor, Tony Plana.
Tony Plana's family fled Cuba when he was a child which allowed him to bring personal experiences to the discussion.
An informational lecture by William Rickle, a member of the Loyola College community, followed Mr. Plana's speech.
Father Rickle addressed the topic of the demographics, history and patterns of migration and immigration.
It has become more difficult today than ever for citizens to come to a conclusion as to where they stand not on the issue politically and also morally as well.
A decision can be made by consciously educating oneself and approaching the issue with an open mind.
This idea of consciously educating students, faculty and community members was the goal of the "Ignatian Family Teach-In on Immigration" held in Los Angeles, California from March 7-9. The Ignatian Solidarity Network hoped that, in the end, the conference participants would return to their various communities with the broader education needed to engage others in this critical issue.
With the help of a grant from Education for Life, Loyola College's Center for Community Service and Justice sent four students and two faculty members, all of whom are involved in immigration projects and service, to the conference.
At the Teach-In, we were able to learn a great deal about the ways in which immigration affects the world economically, socially and morally. The Ignatian Solidarity Network works with Jesuit-affiliated organizations as well as individuals throughout the United States to promote the fact that we all must live upon "a faith that does justice."
The conference was not only informative, but it taught the participants how to approach the immigration issue justly.
The three-day conference began with an introduction focused on the purpose of the Teach-In, delivered by the actor, Tony Plana.
Tony Plana's family fled Cuba when he was a child which allowed him to bring personal experiences to the discussion.
An informational lecture by William Rickle, a member of the Loyola College community, followed Mr. Plana's speech.
Father Rickle addressed the topic of the demographics, history and patterns of migration and immigration.
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ralph
posted 3/18/08 @ 2:00 PM EST
"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber."
DAVID
posted 3/18/08 @ 6:34 PM EST
if yor parents come here illegel and the kids that come with them they are here illegel also and the government should not help the to go to college and what does the students think the government should first off the student need to apply for a visa and should never become a citizen of USA the parents broke the law when they come in to the usa illegel now there kids have to pay for that if you want to go to college bad enough go to work and save your money and then go to college. (Continued…)
Norski
posted 3/18/08 @ 7:52 PM EST
It would be nice if Students today were taught that there are 12.4 million unemployed Citizens and Legal Residents in the U.S. looking for work (per the Bureau of Labor Statistics) and 7. (Continued…)
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