eSpire Email & Portal Contacts Search ABOUT USM ADMISSIONS & AID ACADEMICS CAMPUS LIFE ATHLETICS GIVING & ALUMNI LAWRENCE D. STARR CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE The Lawrence D. Starr Center for Peace and Justice in our Global Society is a professional academic organization dedicated to the idea of promoting international awareness – in the classroom, on the campus, and in the larger community. In keeping with the ecumenical spirit of our founders, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, the Starr Center is equally motivated by the idea of championing the causes of community, respect, justice, and excellence. We are committed to the promotion of attitudes, policies, and practices that foster freedom, peace, justice, inclusion, service, and human rights. Our Vision We believe in the essential dignity of the individual and of the various cultures that constitute our global community. We are dedicated to studying the history, trends, problems, implications, and potential of the integrating global society. LEARN MORE Campus Statements We hope to create an international dimension in every academic aspect of the university, enabling students to better understand the wider world and helping them to take greater responsibility in the broader human community. READ RECENT STATEMENTS Calendar of Events Through a variety of events and activities, we strive to challenge and inspire all those who come within the radius of our influence. Our goal is to better inform and connect University of Saint Mary students with the wider global community. VIEW THE CALENDAR Our Vision For our students, we endeavor to offer a variety of experiences pertaining to the international environment: study-abroad opportunities, international-travel experiences, foreign-language training, globally focused internships, contests, lectures, presentations, conferences, and other related programs that better inform and connect University of Saint Mary students with the wider global community. Feel free to contact us at the Starr Center. We are more than open to hearing your feedback about our services to our local and global communities at large. Director Karenbeth Zacharias Karenbeth.Zacharias@stmary.edu Calendar of Events The Starr Center is in the process of planning events for the 2021-2022 academic year. Please check back soon for a list of upcoming events. Past Events Include: Campus Engagement and Multicultural Fairs National Day of Silence Observance Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations Constitution Day Essay Contests Black History Month Celebrations Alumni Series: Journeys from USM The Starr Center partnered with the USM Journalism and Communications Club to produce an interview series with USM alumni. A group of cybersecurity consultants, doctors, nurses, and photojournalists discussed the importance of diversity on campus and in their workplaces. Corey Hamilton Dr. Tawna Coates Sewon Lee Francine Orr Top Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Linked In Flickr RSS Feeds ABOUT USM WHAT IS USM? EMPLOYMENT DIRECTORY MAP & DIRECTIONS CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY CONSUMER INFORMATION FACILITY RENTAL SUPPORT USM ACADEMIC PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS DEGREE-COMPLETION GRADUATE PROGRAMS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS DPT ONLINE PROGRAMS OVERLAND PARK CAMPUS ATHLETICS GOSPIRES.COM MEN'S SPORTS WOMEN'S SPORTS ATHLETICS NEWS SPORTS SCHEDULE ATHLETIC RECRUITING ONLINE RESOURCES WEBMAIL ESPIRE LIBRARY ENGAGE LEARNING PORTAL (ONLINE STUDENTS) PRIVACY POLICY TITLE IX REPORT A CONCERN Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth ©2021 University of Saint Mary. All rights reserved. 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-682-5151 USM is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA), and is an AQIP Participant. RSS Feeds Download PDF Reader Powered By EDUHelp