Social Justice
Students for Social Justice
School of the Americas Protest
Students for Life
Global Awareness Team
Students for Social Justice
Students for Social Justice is a student led organization that aims to raise awareness among the student body about local and global social justice issues, to take action on issues of global and local concern, and to further Fairfield University's mission and commitment to the pursuit of justice. Activities include the annual trip to the School of the Americas protest in Columbus, GA.
Contact: Wylie Smith, ext. 2668, wsmith@mail.fairfield.edu
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School of the Americas Protest
Each year, Fairfield University students, staff, and faculty pile into vans for a road trip to the annual School of the Americas (SOA) protest in Columbus, GA. This is an important tradition, especially for Jesuit Universities, as the date of the protest marks the anniversary of the murder of six Jesuit priests, their maid, and her daughter in El Salvador at the hands of soldiers trained at the School of the Americas.
The SOA, now known as the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) is a combat training school for Latin American Soldiers located Ft. Benning, GA. This school has been steeped in controversy for two decades. For more information on the SOA/WHINSEC and the SOA protest, visit the School of the Americas Watch website.
Contact: Conor O'Kane, ext. 2173, cokane@mail.fairfield.edu
Wylie Smith, ext. 2668, wsmith@mail.fairfield.edu
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Students for Life
Participants aim to learn about, understand, and raise awareness about pro-life issues on our campus and in our communities. Students explore initiatives that focus on increasing respect and dignity for humanity.
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Members of the Global Awareness Team are students who have participated in the Arrupe Volunteer Program. These students engage in service activities and participate in classes and other activities to help raise awareness regarding issues of poverty and justice. They also assist with publicity and recruitment of students for the trips.
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