Students for Non-Violence is a new club at Virginia Tech, affliated with the CPSVP.

Students for Non-Violence (SNV) is the student-run affiliate of the Center for Peace Studies & Violence Prevention, created in the wake of the tragedy of April 16, 2007, to foster a climate of peace at Virginia Tech and in the community near and far.

Vision:

To be a united and focused community, cultivating peace and non-violence through compassion, awareness, and service.

Mission:

To serve the university, local, and global communities by:

• Promoting peace and non-violence through education
• Accepting diversity
• Creating opportunities for action

Officers:

President: Melissa Lyden, Geography

Vice President for Undergraduates: Rochelle Jenkinson, Interdisciplinary Studies

Vice President for Graduates: Jill Casten, Agricultural and Extension Ed.

Secretary and Treasurer: Laura Tyeryar, Human Nutrition, Foods and Excercise

Director of Communications: John Welch, International Studies

Rachel's Challenge Project Coordinator: Allison parker

Spring 2009 Activities:

• Co-sponsor for guest speaker, Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea
• Pennies for Peace campaign
• Co-sponsor for a Non-Violent Communication Workshop

 

For more information, please contact Melissa Lyden, mjlyden@vt.edu

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