Service & Social Justice - Social Justice Groups
Students for Social Justice (S4SJ)
Students for Social Justice is a dynamic, student-lead group that aims to educate, advocate, and activate around issues of social justice, to be a voice for the voiceless, and to further enrich Fairfield's mission in the service of faith and the promotion of justice. Past activities have included a Darfur activism campaign, Congressional letter writing campaigns, a Fair-Trade Bazaar and Fashion Show, and participation the School of the Americas Protest in Fr. Benning, Georgia. Open to all classes, the group meets weekly every Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. in Campus Ministry. All are welcome!
Contact: Conor O'Kane, ext. 2173
Ignatian Family Teach-In/Vigil at Fort Benning Georgia
Each year, Fairfield University students, staff, and faculty travel to the annual Ignatian Family Teach-In For Justice and the School of the Americas (SOA) protest in Columbus, GA. An important tradition, participants have an opportunity to learn about the efforts that their Jesuit brothers and sisters are making to help create a more just world. The date of the protest marks the anniversary of the murder of six Jesuit priests and two lay collaborators in El Salvador at the hands of soldiers trained at the School of the Americas (SOA). 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. 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
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.
Contact: Crissy Bowen, ext. 2173