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Join us September 24TH -27TH for Global Peace Week 2018 with celebrations and events including peace education, music, arts and crafts, guest speakers, and free film screenings in partnership with the Global Peace Film Festival.

This year we welcome Daryl Davis, an American R&B and blues musician, author, actor and bandleader. For the past 30 years, Davis, has spent time befriending members of the Ku Klux Klan.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information call 407-582-2291 or visit

www.valenciacollege.edu/pji

Global Peace Week is sponsored by the Peace and Justice Institute with funding support from Valencia College’s Student Development and a generous grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication and program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For disability accommodations to access the GPW events, please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at 407-582-2934.

PJI ADVISORY COUNCIL Rachel Allen Patricia Ambinder, Chair Susan Arkin John Bersia Allie Braswell Paul Chapman Nicole Elinoff Anna V. Eskamani Ann Farrell Sue Foreman Rev. Bryan Fulwider Marcia Hope Goodwin Kiki Grossman Aminah Hamidullah Greg Higgerson Sumner Hutcheson III Dr. Stacey Johnson Pam Kancher Rabbi David Kay Hon. Bob LeBlanc Lauri Lott Dr. Debidatta Aurobinda Mahapatra Dr. James McDonald Cindy Moon Imam Muhammad Musri Patricia Newton LaFontaine E. Oliver Krystal Pherai Dr. Yasmeen Qadri Lucy Roberts Paul Rooney Dr. M. C. Santana Resham Shirsat Nina Streich Andrew Thomas Subhas R. Tiwari Penny Villegas Bickley Wilson

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Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and the NRA

Friday, September 14

6:30 pm

Valencia College’s Winter Park Campus 850 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789 I Room 225

Join us in watching "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and the NRA," a film that tells the stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans. It features personal stories from people across the country who have been affected by gun violence, including survivors and victims' families. The film exposes how the powerful gun companies and the NRA are resisting responsible legislation for the sake of profit - and thereby putting people in danger. Following the film there will be a panel discussion with partners from the Mental Health Association, Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and Victim Service Center of Central Florida.

For more information visit valenciacollege.edu/pji or call 407-582-2291

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Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America

Friday, September 21 International Day of Peace

6:30 pm

Join us for a celebration of the International Day of Peace, film showing and Q&A with Daryl Davis followed by Candlelight Human Peace Sign

Valencia College’s Winter Park Campus

850 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL Room 225

Musician Daryl Davis has an unusual hobby. He's played all over the world with legends like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, but it's what Daryl does in his free time that sets him apart. Daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the Ku Klux Klan -- something few black men can say. In his travels, he's collected robes and other artifacts from friends who have left the Klan, building a collection piece by piece, story by story, in hopes of eventually opening a "Museum of the Klan.”

For more information visit valenciacollege.edu/pji or call 407-582-2291

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 RECEPTION 6:00 PM I PROGRAM 7:00 PM

VALENCIA'S SCHOOL OF ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT I 701 N ECONLOCKHATCHEE TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32825

As part of the Global Peace Week festivities, we are proud to welcome our featured artist, American R&B and blues musician, author, actor and bandleader, Daryl Davis. For the past 30 years, Davis has spent time befriending members of the Ku Klux Klan. Join us in welcoming him and enjoy an evening learning about Davis' unique peacebuilding work. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT BRITNEY PIERCE AT BPIERCE14@VALENCIACOLLEGE.EDU 407-582-2291

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida

Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Counter Histories: Rock Hill

Thursday, September 27 6:30 pm

Join us for a film screening presented by Valencia’s HERO club and the Global Peace Film

Festival.

Valencia College’s West Campus I 1800 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811 Human Services Building Room 105

Nine young black men exercise their power to change history. It’s 1961 and the Civil Rights movement is stalled with protests, arrests, bailouts and then a return to life as usual in the segregated South. Students at a small Baptist College in Rock Hill, SC decide to sit in at their local lunch counter, get arrested, go to jail and stay there. It’s a test case that brings national attention to the movement and changes strategy. A little-known story in a well-chronicled history, Counter Histories: Rock Hill breaks with documentary conventions to connect with a new audience and tie the historical movement to present day struggles.

For more information visit valenciacollege.edu/pji or call 407-582-2291

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Uprising: Pulse to Parkland

Thursday, September 27 11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Valencia’s West Campus I 1800 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811

Human Services Building Room 105

Two Florida communities, united in grief and anger from deadly mass shootings, ignited a national uprising against the gun industry and the politicians who profit from gun violence in America. After the 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre that took 49 lives, state legislators from Orlando who lost constituents and friends targeted Florida’s lax gun laws and demanded change in the capitol. But they were rebuffed at every turn by the NRA-owned legislature and governor who refused to do anything about assault weapons or gun policy. Less than two years later, these ripples of resistance grew into a tsunami after a gunman opened fire on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. 17 more lost their lives because Florida’s government failed to care or act after Pulse. The movement for sane gun laws swept up the Florida peninsula and marched right into the nation’s capital, led by heroic students who are demanding nothing less than an end to assault weapons and gun violence in America.

For more information visit valenciacollege.edu/pji or call 407-582-2

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East Campus Global Peace Week Schedule Time Monday September 24 Tuesday September 25 Wednesday September 26 Thursday September 27

8:30 – 9:45 am

Using Student SEEDs to Connect to Your Campus

Andrew Browne

Bldg. 8, Rm. 101

Fostering Civil Discourse

Arri Stone with Debate Club

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

Listening Deeply: Practicing the Principle

Mollie McLaughlin

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

10:00 – 11:15 am

Emotional Intelligence: Failure is Learning

Nicole Valentino

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

Rainbows and Unicorns: Gratitude Journals and Positive Affirmations

Chiara Ojeda

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

How The Light Gets In: Finding Peace Through

Music and Writing

Linda Goddard and Crystal Smith

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

Into The Labyrinth

Buffy Pilloud

Atrium, Bldg. 3

11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Using Social Media to Build Peace

Rebecca Newman

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

Anxious Nation: Freedom through

Mindfulness

Micheline Maalouf and co-facilitators

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

Mindfulness as a Peace Practice

Dr. Linda Freeman

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

Into The Labyrinth

Facilitated Walks with Peace and Justice

Institute

Atrium, Building 3

Art for Peace with Student Clubs (11:00-2:00pm)

Bldg. 8, Room. 101 1:00 – 2:15 pm

Peaceful Eats

Resham Shirsat

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

Rock n’ Roll Race and Society

Daryl Davis,

Guest Speaker

Black Box Theater Bldg. 3, Room 100

Creating a Culture of Peace

Zach Hawk and Adrienne

Trier-Bieniek

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

Into The Labyrinth

Buffy Pilloud

Atrium, Bldg. 3

Art for Peace with Student Clubs

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

2:30 – 3:45 pm

Klan We Talk?

Daryl Davis, Guest Speaker

Black Box Theater Bldg. 3, Room,100

Be the Change

Peace and Justice Ambassadors

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

Into The Labyrinth

Facilitated Walks with Buffy Pilloud

Atrium, Bldg. 3

Machete al Machote: How Hegemonic and

Toxic Masculinity Affects Us All

Nadia Garzon

Bldg. 8, Room. 101

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West Campus Global Peace Week Schedule

Time Monday September 24 Tuesday September 25 Wednesday September 26 Thursday September 27 8:30 – 9:45 am

Klan We Talk

Daryl Davis

HSB 105

Let Me Count to 10

Linda Ferguson

HSB 105

Brain Sync/Meditation

HSB 123

Peaceful Eats

Resham Shirsat

HSB 105

Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Paul C.

HSB 105

10:00 – 11:15 am

Rock ’n’ Roll, Race and Society

Daryl Davis

HSB 105

Talking About Healthcare

Marci Dial

Hank Van Putten

HSB 105

Brain Sync/Meditation

HSB 123

Finding Peace Through Service

Daniel Rubin

HSB 105

Conversation on Race

Rudy Darden Angela Blewitt

HSB 105

11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Random Acts of Kindness

Michael Moniz

HSB 105

Breathe! Breathe! Breathe!

Subhas Rampersaud

HSB 105

Reviving the Creative Genius

In you

Jim Belcher

HSB 105

Film: Uprising: Pulse to

Parkland

Panel Discussion with Vicki Nantz and Nina Streich

HSB 105

1:00 – 2:15 pm

My Values, Your Values, Whose Values? Examining

How Values Shape Our Attitudes, Behaviors, and

Relationships.

Mayra Holzer Subhas Rampersaud

HSB 105

Peace Around The World

VISA Club

HSB 105

Brain Sync/Meditation

HSB 123

Religion Fair

Julie Montione Melissa Johnson

HSB 105

Discussion on Immigration and DACA

Attorney

Nayef Mubarak, JD Mubarak Law

HSB 105

2:30 – 3:45 pm

Women in Islam: Fact vs Fiction

Jihad Mokhtari

HSB 105

Into the Labyrinth

Buffy Pilloud

HSB 105

Brain Sync/ Meditation

HSB 123

Thoughts Become Things: The Science of Intentional

Living

Jefferson Crutchfield

HSB 105

Ride a Bicycle: Save the World

Aaron Powell

HSB 105

6:30 – 8:30pm

Film: Counter Stories:

Rock Hill

HERO CLUB

HSB 105

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Winter Park Campus Global Peace Week Schedule

Time Monday September 24 Tuesday September 25 Wednesday September 26 Thursday September 27

8:30 – 9:45 am

PJI Information Table Peace Passport

Booklet (8:30-11:00 am)

Elizabeth Faulcon

WP Campus Portico

Cultivating Mindfulness through Calligraphy

(8:30 – 11:00 am)

WP Campus Portico

PJI Information Table Peace Passport Booklet

(8:30-11:00 am)

Elizabeth Faulcon

WP Campus Portico

Cultivating Mindfulness

through Calligraphy

Elizabeth Faulcon

WP Campus Portico

Cultivating Mindfulness through Calligraphy

(8:30 – 11:00 am)

WP Campus Portico

10:00 – 11:15 am

Guided Interactive Gallery Walk

WP Campus Portico

“What Peace Means to Me”

Gallery Showing

WP Campus Portico

Guided- Interactive Gallery Walk

WP Campus Portico

“What Peace Means to Me” Gallery Showing

WP Campus Portico

11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Conscious Consumerism

Resham Shirsat

Room. 242

ACLU on “Civil Liberties and the Florida Constitution”

Samir Gupte

Room. 242

1:00 – 2:15 pm

Why are we waiting on the world to change?

(2:30-3:30 pm)

Laura Worrell

Room. 246

Into the Labyrinth

Buffy Pilloud

1:30 pm to 2:40 pm

Room. 242

Be the Change Skillshop

Elizabeth Faulcon

Location: 225

4:00 –

9:00 pm

“What Peace Means to Me” Photo Exhibit

Launch Party

4:00-7:00

Rm. 242

Peaceful

Communication

5:15 pm

Room. 113

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Lake Nona Campus Global Peace Week Schedule

Time Monday September 24 Tuesday September 25 Wednesday September 26 Thursday September 27

10:00 – 11:15 am

Labyrinth Walk

Buffy Pilloud

Room 1-148

Be the Change Workshop

Jennifer Keefe

Room 1-148

Klan We Talk

Daryl Davis

Room 1-148

Peaceful Protests Discussion: What Are We

Fighting For?

Jonathan Lair

Room 1-148

12:30 – 2:30

pm

Art Basel

Emilie Buckley

3rd Floor Library

4:30 – 6:30 pm

Open Mic/Coffee House

Emilie Buckley

3rd Floor Library

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East Campus Global Peace Week Event Descriptions Monday, September 24, 2018 8:30 - 9:45 am East Campus, Building 8 Room 101 Using Student SEEDs to Connect to Your Campus Facilitated by Andrew Browne Education is always under a reform – but reformation can start with you! Join me to learn how to better connect to your professors and campus, reform your educational experience, and discover your excellence, as shown in the mirror of student SEEDs. Monday, September 24, 2018 10:00 - 11:15 am East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Emotional Intelligence: Failure is Learning Facilitated by Nicole Valentino When you are challenged, do you feel that the task is so difficult to achieve, you believe you simply will not succeed? How can we change the way we approach challenges in our lives so that they do not lead to failure? Learn about the Fixed Versus Growth Mindset and how to value our failures as much as we celebrate our successes. Because we all can learn a lot from these experiences and embrace challenges rather than fear them. Monday, September 24, 2018 11:30 am - 12:45 pm East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Using Social Media to Build Peace Facilitated by Rebecca Newman This workshop will give strategies for students, club advisors, faculty, and staff involved in charities and organizations with a minimal social media presence. We will explain how to create and use social media to spread your message professionally, how to link/collaborate with other like-minded groups, and how to find the "right" groups and "post" the right messages. Monday, September 24, 2018 1:00 - 2:15 pm East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Peaceful Eats Facilitated by Resham Shirsat

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Is there violence in our food choices? Can we build peace through better food choices? Most of an individual’s personal ecological footprint lies in their food choices. Most people are unaware of where their food was produced, by whom, and under what conditions. The treatment of animals raised for food, and the large scale destruction of significant ecosystems needed to sustain human health and survival will all be explored.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:30 - 9:45 am East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Fostering Civil Discourse Facilitated by Arri Stone and the Debate Club Students will apply strategies of fostering dialogue by utilizing Martin Buber's theories of dialogic exchange. Participants will engage in a role play exercise with an opportunity to share stories of achieving successful outcomes. Each group role play will be facilitated by a debate club student. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:00 - 11:15 am East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Rainbows and Unicorns: Gratitude Journals and Positive Affirmations Facilitated by Chiara Ojeda Life isn't always rainbows and unicorns, but through writing, specifically gratitude journals and positive affirmations, we can develop a mindset that helps us persevere in times of challenge or need.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:30 am - 12:45 pm East Campus, Building 8 Room 101 Anxious Nation: Freedom Through Mindfulness Facilitated by Micheline Maalouf, Sara Schreiber, Saige Liparulo, and Marizayda Torres What is mindfulness anyway? We could answer this question, but it can only give you a tiny idea of what the real experience is like. Come and learn about the different ways your brain tricks you into thinking you are in danger and experience a few mindfulness techniques you can use daily to increase balance and reduce stress in your life. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:00 - 2:15 pm East Campus, Black Box Theater, Building 3 Room 100 Rock n’ Roll, Race and Society Facilitated by Guest Artist Daryl Davis

This lecture is designed to enlighten the students by providing the backstory of how Rock ’n ’Roll impacted society in the face of racism and segregation, and helped pave the way for abolishing many Jim Crow laws, by bringing young Black and White kids together in their common love of this particular genre of music. The audience will be

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taken on a musical journey by way of audio and video recordings, as well as live performances by the speaker, demonstrating the roots of Rock 'n' Roll to popular music today and how race played a part and continues to do so.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 2:30 - 3:45 pm East Campus, Black Box Theater, Building 3 Room 100 Klan We Talk? Facilitated by Guest Artist Daryl Davis He is not white. He’s not even light-skinned. Make no mistake about it; he is Black. Yet, Klan-Destine Relationships author and subject of the new documentary Accidental Courtesy, Daryl Davis has come in closer contact with members of the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis, and other White supremacists, than most White non-members and certainly most Blacks — short of being on the wrong end of a rope. What’s more? He continues to do so, making him one of the most unique race relations experts and activists today.

Over the last thirty years, Daryl Davis has walked on the edge with one foot dangling over the precipice. His stories of setting up surprise meetings with Klan leaders unaware of his skin color and attending KKK rallies, has the suspense of Hitchcock, keeping audiences riveted to their seats in disbelief. He is one man successfully taking on the oldest (150 years) and most racist and organization in the United States, by himself.

As a race relations expert, Daryl Davis has received acclaim for his work in race relations from many respected sources including: CNN, CNBC, Good Morning America, The Learning Channel, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, and The Baltimore Sun. He is the recipient of the The American Ethical Union’s Elliott-Black Award, The Washington Ethical Society’s Bridge Builder, and a 2014 recipient of the Search for Common Ground Award among others.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 8:30 - 9:45 am East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Listening Deeply: Practicing the Principle Facilitated by Mollie McLaughlin Explore the intention behind and the attention required to bring a compassionate presence to this deeper kind of listening.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 10:00 - 11:15 am East Campus, Building 8 Room 101 How The Light Gets In: Finding Peace Through Music & Writing Facilitated by Linda Goddard and Crystal Smith Participants will listen to poignant Leonard Cohen songs, and in small groups, discuss the lyrics--"how the light gets in"--as pathways to discovering peace and reconciliation through music and writing. Then, participants will have the option to write about an experience that became an opportunity for peace and reconciliation in their lives.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018 11:30 am - 12:45 pm East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Mindfulness as a Peace Practice Facilitated by Dr. Linda Freeman This workshop will focus on the basic instruction of mindfulness and how to implement a simple mindfulness practice in our daily lives. Wednesday, September 26, 2018 1:00 - 2:15 pm East Campus, Building 8 Room 101 Creating a Culture of Peace Facilitated by Zach Hawk and Adrienne Trier-Bieniek How is peace defined in different cultures? What can we learn from other peaceful acts? In this workshop, we will discuss the ways cultures around the world have created communities of peace. Wednesday, September 26, 2018 2:30 - 3:45 pm East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Be The Change Peace and Justice Ambassadors This skillshop introduces students to the mission and work of PJI.

Thursday, September 27, 2018 10:00 am – 3:45 pm East Campus, Atrium, Building 3 Into The Labyrinth Facilitated by Buffy Pilloud The labyrinth is an ancient contemplative tool. In this experiential workshop hosted by Professor Buffy Pilloud, you’ll discover the labyrinth’s historical and mythological context, then experience the labyrinth as a moving meditation tool. During your labyrinth walk, you are invited to experience the mindfulness, insight and peace that come from walking a labyrinth. There’s no one way or one reason to walk the labyrinth. Come, discover where the path will lead you.

Thursday, September 27, 2018 11:00 am - 2:00 pm East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Art for Peace

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Facilitated by Student Clubs Tap into your artistic abilities and create art for peace. Join in with the student clubs and meet new people. Having fun with others is one of the best ways to spread peace to one another. So stop in and get involved. Thursday, September 27, 2018 2:30 - 3:45 pm East Campus, Building 8 Room 101

Machete al Machote: How Hegemonic and Toxic Masculinity Affects Us All Facilitated by Nadia Garzon This workshop will use theater games and various artistic languages to explore toxic/hegemonic masculinity and its reproduction, while offering an opportunity for reflection and dialogue about the violence generated by this type of masculinity. Participants will explore personal and global experiences.

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West Campus Global Peace Week Event Descriptions

Monday, September 24, 2018 8:30 – 9:45 am West Campus, HSB 105

Klan We Talk? Facilitated by Daryl Davis He is not white. He’s not even light-skinned. Make no mistake about it; he is Black. Yet, Klan-Destine Relationships author and subject of the new documentary Accidental Courtesy, Daryl Davis has come in closer contact with members of the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis, and other White supremacists, than most White non-members and certainly most Blacks — short of being on the wrong end of a rope. What’s more? He continues to do so, making him one of the most unique race relations experts and activists today.

Over the last thirty years, Daryl Davis has walked on the edge with one foot dangling over the precipice. His stories of setting up surprise meetings with Klan leaders unaware of his skin color and attending KKK rallies, has the suspense of Hitchcock, keeping audiences riveted to their seats in disbelief. He is one man successfully taking on the oldest (150 years) and most racist and organization in the United States, by himself.

As a race relations expert, Daryl Davis has received acclaim for his work in race relations from many respected sources including: CNN, CNBC, Good Morning America, The Learning Channel, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, and The Baltimore Sun. He is the recipient of the The American Ethical Union’s Elliott-Black Award, The Washington Ethical Society’s Bridge Builder, and a 2014 recipient of the Search for Common Ground Award among others.

Monday, September 25, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am West Campus, HSB 105

Rock ‘n’ Roll, Race and Society Facilitated by Guest Artist Daryl Davis This lecture is designed to enlighten the students by providing the backstory of how Rock ’n ’Roll impacted society in the face of racism and segregation, and helped pave the way for abolishing many Jim Crow laws, by bringing young Black and White kids together in their common love of this particular genre of music. The audience will be taken on a musical journey by way of audio and video recordings, as well as live performances by the speaker, demonstrating the roots of Rock 'n' Roll to popular music today and how race played a part and continues to do so.

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Monday, September 25, 2018 11:30 am – 12:45 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Random Acts of Kindness Facilitated by Michael Moniz It is so easy to feel as if we cannot make an impact in the world, but this is not true. Simply by bringing in small daily steps we can bring kindness into our lives, with our relationships, our community, the college campus and the world. This is not about making bold moves, but simply being more mindful of the power of kindness in our daily lives.

Monday, September 25, 2018 1:00 – 2:15 pm West Campus, HSB 105

My Values, Your Values, Whose Values? Examining how values shape our attitudes, behaviors, and relationships Facilitated by Mayra Holzer and Subhas Rampersaud This interactive workshop will encourage participants to reflect on how their values are shaped, and how those values guide them in various aspects of life. Participants will examine how their religious beliefs, family /cultural traditions and education influence how they interact with the "other" and how they relate to those who are different. Monday, September 25, 2018 2:30 – 3:45 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Women in Islam: Fact vs Fiction Facilitated by Jihad Mokhtari The workshop will look at the position of women in Islamic society based on the religion and contrast this with the current treatment of women in Muslim countries due to Pan-Arabism. It will also address some of the stereotypes many people have regarding the role of Muslim women and their treatment in society. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:30 – 9:45 am West Campus, HSB 105

Let Me Count to 10 Facilitated by Linda Ferguson This workshop will enhance one's ability to positively resolve conflicts, address differences of opinions, and to manage stress.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am West Campus, HSB 105

Talking About Healthcare Facilitated by Marci Dial and Hank Van Putten This interactive workshop brings knowledge to the conversation about health care options in the US. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:30 am – 12:45 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Breathe! Breathe! Breathe! Facilitated by Subhas Rampersaud Breath work, called pra na ya ma in Yoga is vital in reducing anxiety and stress, and for overall good health. This interactive session will introduce participants to several breathing techniques such as abdominal breathing, balancing and alternate nostril breathing, cooling/heating breaths and the humming bee breath. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:00 – 2:15 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Peace Around the World Facilitated by Valencia International Student Association (VISA) Club Gain a global perspective of peace by "traveling" to different countries, discovering new techniques on how being at peace with yourself, and exploring how to change the world around you. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:00 – 2:15 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Into the Labyrinth Facilitated by Buffy Pilloud The labyrinth is an ancient contemplative tool. In this experiential workshop hosted by Professor Buffy Pilloud, you’ll discover the labyrinth’s historical and mythological context, then experience the labyrinth as a moving meditation tool. During your labyrinth walk, you are invited to experience the mindfulness, insight and peace that come from walking a labyrinth. There’s no one way or one reason to walk the labyrinth. Come, discover where the path will lead you. Wednesday, September 26, 2018 8:30 – 9:45 am

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West Campus, HSB 123 (All Day)

Brain Sync / Meditation

We are providing a quiet space for students where they can find peace with their body and mind through music and meditation.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 8:30 – 9:45 am West Campus, HSB 105

Peaceful Eats Facilitated by Resham Shirsat Is there violence in our food choices? Can we build peace through better food choices? Most of an individual’s personal ecological footprint lies in their food choices. Most people are unaware of where their food was produced, by whom, and under what conditions. Ethical concerns over farmworkers’ rights, captivity and treatment of animals raised for food, and the large scale destruction of significant ecosystems needed to sustain human health and survival will all be explored. With so many problems comes many solutions. Alternatives for a more compassionate and just society will be provided.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am West Campus, HSB 105

Finding Peace Through Service Facilitated by Daniel Rubin Being of service, volunteering, is a higher human purpose. This workshop will be a discussion and sharing of ideas about ways to take (individually or as a group) action in service. Participants will have the option of making a commitment to action during GPW or soon thereafter. Wednesday, September 27, 2018 11:30 am – 12:45 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Reviving the Creative Genius in You Facilitated by Jim Belcher You were a creative genius once. Remember? You still are. It's time to revive that creative genius and come together to create the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. This workshop is about you, your purpose, your vision, authenticity, compassion, and connection to others. We are all in this together.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2018 1:00 – 2:15 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Religion Fair Facilitated by Julie Montione and Melissa Johnson Students, faculty and staff are invited to learn about the rich diversity of religious and secular thought here in Central Florida. Representatives from numerous institutions will be on hand to answer questions and introduce their tradition

Wednesday, September 27, 2018 2:30 – 3:45 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Thought Become Things: The Science of Intentional Living Facilitated by Jefferson Crutchfield Stress and anxiety in our lives comes from feeling powerless; things happen outside of our control. In this session, we will explore the nature of reality, exposing the true power of our own thoughts to shape our life experience, perhaps even discovering clues towards understanding the meaning of life.

Thursday, September 28, 2018 8:30 – 9:45 am West Campus, HSB 105 Forgiveness and Reconciliation Facilitated by Paul Chapman The vexing issue of forgiveness touches everyone and finds its way into all levels of life. From the condition of one’s personal situation all the way around to international conflict, forgiveness asks for attention, patience and a willingness to consider what is needed, all in the hope that a more peaceful state of wholeness can be achieved. This session invites you to explore the human capacity of forgiveness. Thursday, September 28, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am West Campus, HSB 105

Conversation on Race Facilitated by Rudy Darden and Angela Blewitt We need to create change by planting the seeds of peace and justice through listening to each other’s stories. Our deep interactions facilitate the kind of growth Valencia is moving toward with our focus on inclusive excellence. Diversity is the source of our strength as a campus and a nation. Every voice matters. Bring yours.

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Thursday, September 28, 2018 11:30 am – 12:45 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Film - Uprising: Pulse to Parkland Panel Discussion with Vicki Nantz, Art King and Nina Streich Two Florida communities, united in grief and anger from deadly mass shootings, ignited a national uprising against the gun industry and the politicians who profit from gun violence in America. After the 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre that took 49 lives, state legislators from Orlando who lost constituents and friends targeted Florida’s lax gun laws and demanded change in the capitol. But they were rebuffed at every turn by the NRA-owned legislature and governor who refused to do anything about assault weapons or gun policy. Less than two years later, these ripples of resistance grew into a tsunami after a gunman opened fire on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Seventeen more lost their lives because Florida’s government failed to care or act after Pulse. The movement for sane gun laws swept up the Florida peninsula and marched right into the nation’s capital, led by heroic students who are demanding nothing less than an end to assault weapons and gun violence in America.

Thursday, September 28, 2018 1:00 – 2:15 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Discussion on Immigration and DACA Facilitated by Attorney Nayef Mubarak, JD Come and learn about current immigration issues and have your questions answered by Mr. Mubarak.

Thursday, September 28, 2018 2:30 – 3:45 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Ride a Bicycle: Save the World Facilitated by Aaron Powell Bike paths are coming to Valencia College's West Campus! Learn about the growing network of protected and separated bikeways in and around Orlando. It's no secret the automobile contributes to many global problems, from excessive oil consumption, to pollution, to instantly turning nice people into jerks! This workshop will educate you on where to ride, helping students feel safer and more comfortable on their bicycles in The City Beautiful. Thursday, September 28, 2018 6:30 – 8:30 pm West Campus, HSB 105

Film – Counter Stories: Rock Hill Facilitated by HERO Club Meet the men who stood up for their rights by sitting down at the counter of the Rock Hill, SC Five and Dime. They asked for a cup of coffee and were instead met with violence, police brutality and unjust imprisonment. A small

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town miles from Charlotte, NC, Rock Hill became a landmark of the Civil Rights Movement, one that too few remember today. Students of Friendship College took on the weight of discrimination under the banner of non-violence and 'Jail No Bail.' The tactic spread across the South, inspiring protesters to no longer fund their own oppression through bonds and fines. The courage of these men ignited a passion and furor that rose into the famed Freedom Rides

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Winter Park Campus Global Peace Week Event Descriptions

Monday, September 24, 2018 8:30-11:00 am Winer Park Campus, Campus Portico

PJI Information Table: Peace Passport Booklet Facilitated by Elizabeth Faulcon This activity invites students, faculty and staff to create a personalized Peace Passport that can be used to build an active peace practice. Monday, September 24, 2018 10:00- 11:15 am Winter Park Campus, Campus Portico

Guided Interactive Gallery Walk Pick up a booklet at PJI information table/ or one of the PJI sessions, and begin the interactive Peace Tour - with your personalized Peace passport. - AR Augmented reality - use a cell phone or borrow an iPad from the library. Tour the campus, listen and view the great peace practitioners throughout history and discover information and materials about how to cultivate peace in your life, school, community and the world. Monday, September 24, 2018 11:30 am – 12:45 pm Winter Park Campus, Room 242

ACLU on Civil Liberties and the Florida Constitution Facilitated by Samir Gupte The Florida Constitution is currently up for revision. The Florida Constitution ensures the possibility of direct citizen participation in democracy through its provision for ballot initiatives. That is great. However, it also permits the sitting governor to appoint a Constitution Revision Commission every 20 years to propose initiatives that could change the paradigm for civil liberties in Florida. This November’s ballot is full of tremendous opportunities and hefty risks on the civil liberties front. This discussion will help unpack the myriad of initiatives on the November ballot that impact our civil liberties, thus allowing Floridians to vote wisely. Samir Gupte currently serves as North Florida Regional Organizer, Department of Policy and Advocacy, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida.

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Monday, September 24, 2018 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Winter Park Campus, Room 242

“What Peace Means to Me” Photo Exhibit and Launch Party

Our theme for Peace Week’s Photography exhibit is “What Peace Means to Me”. This exhibit will be part of the Winter Park Valencia Peace and Justice Institute’s Peace Week Celebration. On September 24, 2018, we will be holding a Photo Exhibit Launch Party where you can invite guests to share your accomplishment. The deadline for all submissions is September 15th 2018 at 4:00pm. The information sheet MUST accompany your submissions.

Monday, September 24, 2018 5:15 pm Winter Park Campus, Room 113 Peaceful Communication Facilitated by Heather Rachal (LMHC) So much of how any conversation goes is steered by how each person conducts himself or herself. In even the tensest moment, you have an opportunity to de-escalate the situation by listening and expressing yourself in ways that make successful communication more likely. Even when who you are talking to seems to be intentionally oppositional, managing your side of the conversation well, can set the stage for change. This session introduces you to the specific steps of peaceful and productive communication. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:30- 11:00 am Winter Park Campus, Campus Portico

Cultivating Mindfulness through Calligraphy

In the practice of calligraphy, a state of peaceful awareness can be cultivated. Whenever we learn something new we must begin the process of releasing self-judgment and silence the inner critic. In this session, we will practice calligraphy with the peace and justice principles. At intervals, we will reflect on the PJI principles and their meaning in our lives.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am Winter Park Campus, Campus Portico What Peace Means to Me Gallery Showing The theme for Peace Week’s Photography exhibit is “What Peace Means to Me,” for the exhibit, reflect on, “What Peace Means to Me”. This exhibit will be part of the Winter Park Valencia Peace and Justice Institute’s Peace Week Celebration. On September 24, 2018, we will be holding a Photo Exhibit Launch Party where you may invite guests to share your accomplishments. The deadline for all submissions is September 15th, 2018 at 4:00 pm. The information sheet MUST accompany your submissions.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018 2:30 – 3:30 pm Winter Park Campus, Room 246 Why are we waiting on the world to change? Facilitated by Laura Worrell Why are we waiting on the world to change? Laura Worrell, a Valencia student, and employee, decided to take action and run for Casselberry Commission to better her city. In the process of candidacy, she learned invaluable lessons about communication, prioritization, delegation, and so much more. But the greatest result was the experience itself and she wants other young activists find a cause and fight for what they believe. Come for a 101 in what drives her followed by a Q&A with anyone interested in local politics or general activism at the grassroots level. Wednesday September 26, 2018 8:30 – 11:00 am Winter Park Campus, Campus Portico

PJI Information Table: Peace Passport Book

This activity will allow students, faculty and staff the opportunity to create a personalized Peace Passport that can be used to build an active peace practice.

Wednesday, September 25, 2018 8:30- 11:00 am Winter Park Campus, Campus Portico Cultivating Mindfulness through Calligraphy

In the practice of calligraphy, a state of peaceful awareness can be cultivated. Whenever we learn something new we must begin the process of releasing self-judgment and silence the inner critic. In this session, we will practice calligraphy with the peace and justice principles. At intervals, we will reflect on the PJI principles and their meaning in our lives.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am Winter Park Campus, Campus Portico Guided Interactive Gallery Walk Pick up a booklet at PJI information table/ or one of the PJI sessions, and begin the interactive Peace Tour - with your personalized Peace passport. - AR Augmented reality - use a cell phone or borrow an iPad from the library. Tour the campus, listen and view the great peace practitioners throughout history and discover information and materials about how to cultivate peace in your life, school, community and the world.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018 11:30 am – 12:45 pm Winter Park Campus, Room 242

Confirmed Conscious Many feel helpless in a world that is facing natural resource limits, unchecked levels of pollution, health crises, and intense competition. However, many of these challenges have been created by consumer demand. Remaining ignorant on how the products we buy and the food we eat were produced has real impacts on other people (sweatshops, slave labor, child labor, etc.), animals, the economy, environment, and our personal health and wellness (i.e. toxicity). Educating consumers on how to identify companies and brands that align with their values results in shifting consumer demand towards more sustainable products and services. These shifts in demand transform these challenges into opportunities for social entrepreneurs and socially responsible companies such as B Corporations. Since every dollar you spend is a vote you cast for the world you want, these daily purchasing habits can help support a more just and peaceful society.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 1:30 – 2:40 pm Winter Park Campus, Room 242

Into the Labyrinth Facilitated by Buffy Pilloud The labyrinth is an ancient contemplative tool. In this experiential workshop hosted by Professor Buffy Pilloud, you’ll discover the labyrinth’s historical and mythological context, then experience the labyrinth as a moving meditation tool. During your labyrinth walk, you are invited to experience the mindfulness, insight and peace that come from walking a labyrinth. There’s no one way or one reason to walk the labyrinth. Come, discover where the path will lead you. Thursday, September 27, 2018 8:30 – 9:45 am Winter Park Campus, Campus Portico

Cultivating Mindfulness through Calligraphy In the practice of calligraphy, a state of peaceful awareness can be cultivated. Whenever we learn something new we must begin the process of releasing self-judgment and silence the inner critic. In this session, we will practice calligraphy with the peace and justice principles. At intervals, we will reflect on the PJI principles and their meaning in our lives.

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Thursday, September 27, 2018 10:00- 11:15 am Winter Park Campus, Campus Portico

“What Peace Means to Me” Gallery Showing The theme for Peace Week’s Photography exhibit is “What Peace Means to Me,” for the exhibit, reflect on, “What Peace Means to Me”. This exhibit will be part of the Winter Park Valencia Peace and Justice Institute’s Peace Week Celebration. On September 24, 2018, we will be holding a Photo Exhibit Launch Party where you may invite guests to share your accomplishments. The deadline for all submissions is September 15th, 2018 at 4:00 pm. The information sheet MUST accompany your submissions. Thursday, September 27, 2018 1:00 – 2:00 pm Winter Park Campus, Room 225

Be the Change Skillshop Facilitated by Elizabeth Faulcon Maybe it’s time for you to become what the world so badly needs - a peace practitioner. This skillshop introduces students to the mission and work of Valencia College's Peace and Justice Institute. In this session you will be introduced to peace leaders known and unknown. Through active use of the Peace and Justice Principles you will gain the skills to identify and/or develop a daily peace practice that nurtures your compassion and kindness. You will be given ideas and tools for promoting a culture of peace. We will use a model for dialogue, designed to include all people in the spirit of respect and mutual collaboration.

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Lake Nona Campus Global Peace Week Event Descriptions

Monday, September 24, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am Lake Nona Campus, Room 1-148

Into the Labyrinth Facilitated by Buffy Pilloud The labyrinth is an ancient contemplative tool. In this experiential workshop hosted by Professor Buffy Pilloud, you’ll discover the labyrinth’s historical and mythological context, then experience the labyrinth as a moving meditation tool. During your labyrinth walk, you are invited to experience the mindfulness, insight and peace that come from walking a labyrinth. There’s no one way or one reason to walk the labyrinth. Come, discover where the path will lead you. Monday, September 24, 2018 12:30 – 2:30 pm Lake Nona Campus, 3rd Floor Library

Art Basel Facilitated by Emilie Buckley Let your creative juices flow as you paint scenes of peace and happiness at the Lake Nona Campus Library. No painting experience required. Just come to have some fun. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am Lake Nona Campus, Room 1-148 Be the Change Workshop Facilitated by Jennifer Keefe This Skillshop introduces students to the mission and work of PJI.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am Lake Nona Campus, Room 1-148

Klan We Talk? Facilitated by Daryl Davis He is not white. He’s not even light-skinned. Make no mistake about it; he is Black. Yet, Klan-Destine Relationships author and subject of the new documentary Accidental Courtesy, Daryl Davis has come in closer contact with members of the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis, and other White supremacists, than most White non-members and certainly most Blacks — short of being on the wrong end of a rope. What’s more? He continues to do so, making him one of the most unique race relations experts and activists today. Over the last thirty years, Daryl Davis has walked on the edge with one foot dangling over the precipice. His stories of setting up surprise meetings with Klan leaders unaware of his skin color and attending KKK rallies, has the suspense of Hitchcock, keeping audiences riveted to their seats in disbelief. He is one man successfully taking on the oldest (150 years) and most racist and organization in the United States, by himself.

As a race relations expert, Daryl Davis has received acclaim for his work in race relations from many respected sources including: CNN, CNBC, Good Morning America, The Learning Channel, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, and The Baltimore Sun. He is the recipient of the The American Ethical Union’s Elliott-Black Award, The Washington Ethical Society’s Bridge Builder, and a 2014 recipient of the Search for Common Ground Award among others. Thursday, September 28, 2018 10:00 – 11:15 am Lake Nona Campus, Room 1-148 What Are We Fighting For? Facilitated by Jonathan Lair With all of the calls for action today to protest against everything from the American government to big corporations, Political Science Professor Jonathan Lair is hosting a workshop on the history and art of peaceful protest in America. Thursday, September 28, 2018 4:30 – 6:30 pm Lake Nona Campus, 3rd Floor Library Open Mic / Coffee House Facilitated by Emilie Buckley Bring your talents to the Lake Nona Library stage. Create and share poetry, songs, or other art forms with your classmates and friends. Participants can prepare their pieces in advance, or invoke the library muse and create their pieces right before performing. Snacks will be provided.