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Students stand for freedom in IJM’s annual campaign

April 13, 2015 by Daniel Block

From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, students in the Campus Center took turns standing up for the freedom of their neighbors around the world who are unable to stand up for themselves. The ACU chapter of International Justice Mission joined with other campuses across the nation in IJM's #Stand4Freedom social media campaign, designed to raise ... [Read More…]

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Chapel, forums dedicate week to justice

March 25, 2014 by JC Peeples

The fifth annual Justice Week is drawing attention to several domestic and international justice organizations. Justice Week co-chair Abbey Moses said students should look forward to several organizations sharing powerful ways to get involved with the justice community. "There is a lot to be excited about this year," said Moses, sophomore ... [Read More…]

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Justice week brings in more participants than ever

April 7, 2013 by JP Festa

This year justice week saw a substantial increase in student attendance and brought in Bob Goff to speak during the week. Video/editing by: JP Festa ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 04.03.13

April 3, 2013 by Optimist Staff

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‘Love Does’ author opens Justice Week

April 3, 2013 by Josh Garcia

One Chapel forum opportunity remains as part of this year's Justice Week. The annual Justice Week features events revolving around international social justice. The week kicked off Monday with a presentation by Red Thread Movement and a Chapel forum led by author Bob Goff, who also spoke during Tuesday's Chapel. Gerald Britt, vice president of ... [Read More…]

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Next week to focus on justice

March 27, 2013 by Optimist Staff

Social justice organizations across campus are partnering together in creating the seventh annual week-long event, Justice Week, which will take place April 1-6. International Justice Mission, Wishing Well, Red Thread Movement, Locavores and the Students' Association have pooled their resources to bring in prominent speakers and host events they ... [Read More…]

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In the RED Fashion Show to raise awareness, combat sex trafficking

March 27, 2013 by Jocelyn Nederhoff

The third annual In the RED Fashion Show will take place April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Windsor Hotel and will raise money to fight sex trafficking in Nepal. The theme for this year's show is "Fight for Freedom with Fashion." The event will raise funds for the Red Thread Movement, an initiative of Eternal Threads, a nonprofit dedicated to ending sex ... [Read More…]

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Justice Week to host authors, slam poets

March 21, 2013 by Madeline Orr

Social justice organizations across campus are partnering together in creating the seventh annual week-long event, Justice Week, which will take place April 1-6. International Justice Mission, Wishing Well, Red Thread Movement, Locavores and the Students' Association have pooled their resources to bring in prominent speakers and host events they ... [Read More…]

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Humanitarian headlines Justice Week

March 28, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

A Monday Chapel presentation from humanitarian photographer Esther Havens served as the unofficial opening for ACU's annual Justice Week. Every year, the week-long event features prominent guest speakers, groups and events attempting to raise awareness about social injustices around the globe. Several organizations sponsor Justice Week including: ... [Read More…]

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‘Justice Week’ series to begin Monday

March 22, 2012 by Leigh Foith

International Justice Mission is hosting the annual "Justice Week" Chapel forum and event series next week beginning Monday. IJM has been planning the week since last fall, collaborating with organizations like Wishing Well, Red Thread Movement and fair trade. Sarah Ratliff, junior marketing major from Lake Kiowa and president of IJM, hopes to not ... [Read More…]

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