Students walk for peace at The Harmony Walk

By Erin Berry
Staff Writer

New opportunities and events are beginning to form with UNCP’s skyrocketing diversity. One activity is The Harmony Walk on Sept. 21 from 3 - 4:40 p.m.

The Harmony Walk will be held in recognition of the International Day of Peace and celebration of diversity at UNCP.

Festivities will begin with a program at the Amphitheatre (Water Feature) followed by a presentation from guest speaker N.C. Secretary of Administration Gwynn Swinson.

Swinson was the Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University and a member of the U.S. Department of Justice be-fore entering the N.C. state government.

After Swinson’s speech, students will be invited to march in celebration of UNCP’s diversity.

The Harmony Walk will conclude on the U.C. Lawn where students will be invited to spread peace through community service.

Students will be given the opportunity to sign up for several organized community service projects that need volunteers as well as mingle with other students, faculty, staff and community members.

Free pizza and drinks will be offered and peace pins will be given to students who sign up.

The Harmony Walk is co-sponsored by Student Activities, Disability Support Services and The Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs.