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Gros Institute Connecting ecumenical, interfaith, and secular collaborators to advance action toward social justice.

Guidelines:
• Demonstrate openness to and reflective consideration of the ideas and feelings of others. Be willing to acknowledge that another person’s experiences, though perhaps different from yours, are equally valid.
• Practice using “both/and” - When speaking, substitute “and” for “but.”
• Use “I” language (instead of “we” language) avoid speaking for a whole group or making assumptions about the experiences of others.
• Understand the difference between impact and intent - Try to understand and acknowledge the impact of an experience. Denying the impact by trying to explain the intent is often more destructive than the initial interaction.
• Avoid judging self or others
• Participate fully - Honesty and authenticity are essential to effective sharing
• Say just enough – share openly, and notice if you might be dominating the conversation; move back to create space for others to share their experiences

Values:
• Speak from the heart (honesty and authenticity)
• Respect – for one another and all viewpoints
• Practice deep listening – be willing to listen with your whole self; be willing to learn from others’ experiences.

*Inspiration from East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland, CA

Gros Memorial today 12-2 PM! We have Kelly Hayes speaking about resistance, community and collective survival!
10/21/2026

Gros Memorial today 12-2 PM! We have Kelly Hayes speaking about resistance, community and collective survival!

Join us in the UDR for some awesome sessions!!
10/20/2026

Join us in the UDR for some awesome sessions!!

The annual Peace Teach In and Gros Memorial starts tomorrow!
10/18/2026

The annual Peace Teach In and Gros Memorial starts tomorrow!

Check out all the awesome sessions we have planned for the Peace Teach In and Gros Memorial!
09/10/2026

Check out all the awesome sessions we have planned for the Peace Teach In and Gros Memorial!

Interfaith Prayer GatheringEvery 4th Wednesday and everyone is welcome!
09/10/2026

Interfaith Prayer Gathering
Every 4th Wednesday and everyone is welcome!

Kelly Hayes is a Menominee author, organizer, movement educator and photographer. She is the host of Truthout’s podcast ...
08/19/2026

Kelly Hayes is a Menominee author, organizer, movement educator and photographer. She is the host of Truthout’s podcast Movement Memos, co-author of Let This Radicalize You with Mariame Kaba, and editor of Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis. Kelly is also the creator of Organizing My Thoughts, a weekly newsletter about politics and justice work.

08/19/2026

Who’s excited for this year’s Gros Memorial!!

2026 Peace Teach-In and Gros Memorial!October 19-21,2026University Dining RoomScan the QR code to register!
08/19/2026

2026 Peace Teach-In and Gros Memorial!
October 19-21,2026
University Dining Room
Scan the QR code to register!

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar year. Many Sunni Muslims celebrate Ashura as...
06/26/2026

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar year. Many Sunni Muslims celebrate Ashura as a commemoration of God’s deliverance of Moses and the Israelites. For Shi’i Muslims, Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala.

Our incredible Circle Keepers recently facilitated a Peace Circle in Dr.Normands communication class!Interested in havin...
04/21/2026

Our incredible Circle Keepers recently facilitated a Peace Circle in Dr.Normands communication class!
Interested in having a Peace Circle in your class? Reach out to us at [email protected] !

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