WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? INTERFAITH AT LORAS
NAME: SAMMY ECKRICH GRADUATION YEAR: 2016
“Being a part of Loras’ interfaith work allows me to explore others’ and my own faith from unique, personal perspectives in ways aimed at building meaningful relationships with people. I firmly believe that knowing one’s neighbors and their beliefs, passions and motivations is the first step to breaking down those barriers that cause prejudice and violence in a society.”
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Fall 2015 | LORAS COLLEGE
NAME: JOHN EBY, PH.D. POSITION: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF HISTORY
“Loras encourages solidarity between people of diverse personal backgrounds and faith traditions through consensus-building leadership. We respond to Jesus’ call to ‘love your neighbor’ by taking initiative in building relationships and showing hospitality to people regardless of traditional identities.”
NAME: MAGGIE BAKER POSITION: SERVICE LEARNING COORDINATOR
“In 2014, Loras was selected out of hundreds of colleges and universities as the first institution of higher education in the nation to receive the Presidential Honor Roll award in the area of Interfaith Community Service. Duhawks’ commitment to serving with all for all, led by Dr. Eby, was unparalleled in the nation, and we couldn’t be prouder.”