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Eighth Annual Catholic Immigration Summit: Uncharted Trails

Featured Event

October 5, 2024 - October 5, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Seattle University – Student Center Le Roux Room

In Search of a Dream: Images from the US-Mexico Border

Reception: Monday, October 7
4pm in Gallery Two, Lemieux Library 2nd Floor

Artist: Alejandro Olayo-Méndez, S.J.
Show Curator: Arturo Araujo, S.J.

Show Dates: September 25, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Alejandro Olayo-Méndez, S.J., Assistant Professor at Boston College's School of Social Work, presents "In Search of a Dream," a compelling visual documentary that explores the profound experiences of migrants seeking a better life. This exhibition highlights the human dignity of migrants through intimate images capturing their faces, shelters, and current situations amid the immigration crisis.

Sponsored by: Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture and the Lemieux Library

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