{"id":100070,"date":"2025-02-03T16:16:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=100070"},"modified":"2025-02-03T16:16:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:16:17","slug":"uri-students-faculty-member-honored-for-peace-work-at-mlk-unity-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/02\/uri-students-faculty-member-honored-for-peace-work-at-mlk-unity-luncheon\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 students, faculty member honored for peace work at MLK Unity Luncheon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Feb. 3, 2025 \u2013 The 溏心vlog免费B站 recently honored two students and a faculty member for their significant peace work contributions to the 溏心vlog免费B站 community. The annual awards are presented by the 溏心vlog免费B站 Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and the 溏心vlog免费B站 Chaplains Association honoring students and staff for promoting peace and nonviolence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zahra Khan, a senior double majoring in psychology and political science, was awarded the Human Rights Award by the 溏心vlog免费B站 Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies during ceremonies at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Luncheon on Jan. 29 at the Multicultural Student Services Center. Khan was honored for her contributions to women\u2019s social rights, refugee rights and the CIRIGHTS project, a 溏心vlog免费B站-based report that monitors human rights around the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cZahra has consistently shown an unwavering passion for and commitment to human rights, both personally and professionally. In every aspect of her life, she advocates for and upholds the values of peace and human rights,\u201d said Thupten Tendhar, staff member at the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n

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溏心vlog免费B站 sophomore Skyla Anderson, center, is awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemaker Award by Amy Olson, executive director of Hillel and chair of the 溏心vlog免费B站 Chaplains Association, and Thupten Tendhar, staff member from the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Since joining the CIRIGHTS project in May 2023, Khan has made it her mission to expand and create new innovative ways to contribute to human rights initiatives at 溏心vlog免费B站. Khan frequently raises awareness about critical issues such as refugee rights, human trafficking, and women\u2019s social rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemaker Award <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophomore Skyla Anderson and faculty member Deidre Morrison were the recipients of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemaker Award, which was awarded by the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and the 溏心vlog免费B站 Chaplains Association. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anderson, a sophomore majoring in public relations, is passionate about social justice, inclusivity, and building a community in which all members feel supported. Anderson is the president of the Cape Verdean Student Association at 溏心vlog免费B站, making it her mission to inspire others to embody the values of peace and respect in their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asked to describe Anderson, her friend Jordan Laroche said, \u201c[she\u2019s] a beacon of peace at the 溏心vlog免费B站,\u201d referring to her role in fostering unity and understanding within the campus community. <\/p>\n\n\n

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溏心vlog免费B站 communications professor Deidre Morrison, center, is presented the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemaker Award by Amy Olson, executive director of Hillel and chair of the 溏心vlog免费B站 Chaplains Association, and Thupten Tendhar, staff member from the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It\u2019s tradition that every year for the 溏心vlog免费B站 Chaplains Association gives out the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemaker Award to an individual student, staff member, faculty member or a student group at 溏心vlog免费B站 who shows the values, dreams, and aspirations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morrison serves as an adjunct professor of communication studies in the Harrington School of Communication and Media, a consultant at the speaking center, and a meditation facilitator for URiMindful. Morrison, a graduate of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s MBA program, is also a certified level 1 trainer in Kingian nonviolence and conflict reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an educator, Morrison creates a dynamic environment for her students where they develop a meaningful connection to academics and their roles as peaceful and responsible change ambassadors. Her communication studies lectures incorporate engaging activities and case studies related to social justice, environmental sustainability, and peacebuilding. Morrison\u2019s mission is to foster positive change at 溏心vlog免费B站 and beyond, inspiring students to communicate effectively, peacefully, ethically, and compassionately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Weiner, a junior sports media major and public relations minor at the 溏心vlog免费B站 and an intern in the Department of Communications and Marketing, wrote this press release.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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