Members of SBW recognize that they can't perform at their best by working in isolation from others who have different cultural backgrounds than their own. One of the many ways SBW has chosen to build intercultural bridges is to host an annual Peace Summit during Spring semester of each year. The intent of this Peace Summit is to allow participants an opportunity to gain greater insight into the common issues that they deal with locally and globally; to destroy myths and stereotypes about each other; to form alliances; and to galvanize student activism and become future social justice leaders.
Past Keynote Speakers:
2014: Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press columnist, blogger, author and advocate for positive race relations and children. (March 30, 2014)
2013: Donzaleigh Abernathy, writer, speaker, actress, director and producer, and the daughter of Civil Rights Activist Ralph and Juanita Abernathy. (April 14, 2013)
2012: Patricia M. Lowrie, Director, MSU Women's Resource Center and Assistant to the Dean, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. (April 15, 2012)
Past Keynote Speakers:
2014: Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press columnist, blogger, author and advocate for positive race relations and children. (March 30, 2014)
2013: Donzaleigh Abernathy, writer, speaker, actress, director and producer, and the daughter of Civil Rights Activist Ralph and Juanita Abernathy. (April 14, 2013)
2012: Patricia M. Lowrie, Director, MSU Women's Resource Center and Assistant to the Dean, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. (April 15, 2012)