A candle light service to remember the lives lost in Kosovo. we had
guest speakers from the history and political science department come
and talk about the history of the Balkan peninsula so there would be a
greater understanding of what's going on over there and also to give
us a chance to meditate on how we feel. One of our RA's (who
planned the program) is from Macedonia and he's going home for the
summer, he spoke about his feelings and how the war is affecting him.
We also had another RA sing and play the guitar as we lit our candles
in remembrance. We also accepted donations (food, toiletries,
blankets...etc) to send over there. The food service company has
boxes all over the campus for all students (not just residents) to
place their donations.
Instructions/Things Needed:
candles: do it outside...we had last minute weather problems and
had it in the lobby (this was a special exception to our no
candles policy)
someone who can sing peaceful and meditative songs
white ribbons to wear in recognition of peace
several guest speakers from the appropriate departments:
most professors are more than happy to come and participate
Other Considerations:
be sure that the weather will be good or find an indoor place that
allows candles
