Interfaith Leadership Internship

August 2021-December 2021

Susquehanna University’s Division of Inclusive Excellence

Susquehanna University’s Division of Inclusive Excellence “seeks a campus community that reflects the rich diversity of humanity with the full participation of people who represent the breadth of human differences.”

What I did:

  • Interfaith Event

    I assisted in planning a multifaith learning dinner for several dozen university students, faculty and staff, in order to facilitate conversations among individuals of different backgrounds and faiths in a safe and accepting environment.

  • Learning Interfaith Leadership

    I met weekly with Susquehanna University’s chaplain to discuss different faiths and the different ways an Interfaith Leader can work to build bridges among people of different faiths and religious backgrounds.

    Photo credits @sfkopstein

  • Interfaith Experience

    I attended two religious events of different faiths with the chaplain and fellow intern and reflected on my own identity and the practices exhibited during the event.

Content Produced

News release for the event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                        CONTACT: Alaina Uricheck

October 1, 2021                                                                                                                            717-683-4574

 

Interfaith Curiosity Dinner

SELINSGROVE— October 12th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Susquehanna University is hosting an Interfaith Curiosity Dinner in the Deg meeting rooms. The dinner is open to all students and faculty; however, seating is limited and registration will be available the week of October 4th. The objective of the dinner is to build bridges of understanding across lines of difference and to be the change we hope to see in the world.

Students will have the opportunity to listen to speakers, engage in activities, and ask questions of their fellow students and colleagues about their different faith lives and educate others about their own religious traditions. The event is free of charge and students and faculty are encouraged to attend, regardless of religious background.

Come experience this unique opportunity to learn about different religious and ethical traditions, meet new people, and build bridges of understanding across lines of difference. Everyone is encouraged to bring a small object that represents their religious or ethical perspective in some way as a conversation-starter. A vegetarian dinner will be served. 

The event is being organized by Chaplain Scott Kershner, Rabbi Nina Mandel, and this semester’s cohort of Interfaith Leadership Interns and is co-sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and the Office of Jewish Life.

 

The program I produced for the event.