Manchester University’s environmental studies, peace studies and education departments will host Community Day at Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center on Saturday, April 27.
Manchester University’s environmental studies, peace studies and education departments will host Community Day at Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center on Saturday, April 27.
Community Day will bring environmental education and outdoor exploration to community members, families and local educators. The event will have activities for children, a community meal, live music and education sessions. Education sessions are open to community members and local educators and will include a certificate of completion from the MU Department of Education. 
Speakers for the education sessions are Eris Migliorini and Mary Harter. Migliorini is a visual thinking strategies facilitator from the Honeywell Arts and Entertainment Center in Wabash, Ind. Harter is a member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and a registered dietitian nutritionist, nurse and certified diabetes care and education specialist. These sessions will include a 60-minute presentation and hands-on lesson demonstrations led by Manchester University education students.
The event will last from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., but participants are not required to stay for the entire duration. Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center is located just off State Road 13 at 6147 S 650 E, Pierceton, Ind.
Learn more about Manchester University’s Community Day and register here.
This event is sponsored by the Cable Peace Fund.
For the media
Organizers for this event are Libby Kreps, peace studies coordinator, and Katy Gray Brown, professor of peace studies and philosophy. Contact them at eakreps@manchester.edu or klgraybrown@manchester.edu.
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