By P. Erik Meyer ’14 THE ROUNDUP The Summit on Human Dignity has been an annual tradition that began in 2008. This year the Office of Faith and Justice has a topic yet to be discussed during a Summit: race. “Three years ago our topic had to deal a great amount with gender, we focused […]
By Brett A. Mejia ’13 THE ROUNDUP With Brophy’s annual Summit on Human Dignity wrapped up, the topic of the Opportunity Gap has sparked much conversation around campus. Beginning with the Summit’s opening Mass and first school-wide presentation lead by special guest the Rev. Jim Gartland, S.J., he left us with the questions such as […]
Brophy’s Summit on Human Dignity looks at the Opportunity Gap in society.
By Aakash Jain ’14 THE ROUNDUP This year’s Summit will focus on finding solutions to address the so-called opportunity gap, which refers to the growing global disparity in income, education and ultimately, standard of living. While most reasonable people generally agree that helping the poor and underprivileged should be a priority, there is usually heated […]
By Joe Skoog ’13 THE ROUNDUP This year’s Summit on Human Dignity calls us to examine the opportunity gap created through economic inequality and how its effects can be seen throughout our own interactions. Through all of the speakers and workshops we gain powerful insights. It should be noted that the insights and knowledge we […]
More on this topic: • Jesuits weigh in on Catholic positions regarding economic inequality • Economics factor into how students get to school • First generation college students seek newfound opportunities • OFJ boasts diverse Summit schedule, activities • Summit speaker lineup provides insight into opportunity gap • Summit shouldn’t be taken for granted • […]
By P. Erik Meyer ’14 THE ROUNDUP This year’s summit will feature four keynote speakers. All students will be required to attend these assemblies. The focus of their speeches will revolve around the opportunity gap created by economic inequality, not only in America but around the world. Rev. Jim Gartland, S.J. Fr. Gartland is a […]
By Austin Norville ’15 THE ROUNDUP The hope of this year’s summit on human Dignity topic “The Opportunity Gap” is to influence to students to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, according to Summit coordinator Mr. Ryan Hubbell. With this year’s summit, Brophy wants students to act by focusing the problem […]
By P.J. Binsfeld ’15 THE ROUNDUP In early March, Brophy enters back into its two weeks of examining social injustices in the community in the annual Summit on Human Dignity. The summit events include returning speakers, namely Calvin Terrell and Kimber Lanning, for all school assemblies, a Mass March 4 and a prayer service March […]
Commentary by Andrew Marini ’13 THE ROUNDUP This year’s Summit topic on the economic opportunity gap presents itself on a daily basis in the form of high school sports. With the price of college already high and continuing to rise, many teenagers hope to use high school athletics as a pathway to pay for college […]