SOKA Newsletter December 2024

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DECEMBER 2024 | SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

A student speaks as President Feasel and SUA Board Trustee Matilda Buck look on during the SUA Founding Spirit Celebration

Carrying the Torch: SUA Students Honor Daisaku Ikeda's Vision for Peace

SUA students honored university founder Daisaku Ikeda's legacy during the Founding Spirit Celebration. Learn how they intend to carry on his legacy in a collection of portraits and reflections. Read

Group photo of attendees of the event commemorating Choose Hope, the dialogue between Daisaku Ikeda and David Krieger. Co-organized by the Soka Institute for Global Solutions and the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.

Hope as a Catalyst: Celebrating the Enduring Message of Ikeda and Krieger

Choose Hope, the enduring dialogue between Daisaku Ikeda and David Krieger, continues to inspire new generations to say "never again" to nuclear weapons. Explore highlights from the Nov. 20 event commemorating their dialogue, including reflections from students on the transformative power of hope. Read

Founders Hall and Peace lake with the text ''Founder's Corner''

"It is our capacity for appreciation that makes human beings truly human … Among the principal objectives of Soka education is to foster global citizens who contribute to the advancement of peace and happiness for all humanity, men and women driven to action by a profound sense of gratitude to the 'great earth of life' that sustains them."

— Daisaku Ikeda, Message to the 2009 International Festival

Sandrine Siméon, associate professor of French language and culture and director of the Language and Culture program stands in front of various countries' flags in Founders Hall.

Cultivating a Global Perspective: An Interview with Assistant Dean of Global Citizenship Sandrine Siméon

What does it mean to be a global citizen in today's interconnected world? Assistant Dean of Global Citizenship Sandrine Siméon shares how SUA's mission-driven curriculum fosters critical skills, cultural awareness, and a moral commitment to global citizenship. Read

Jihii Jolly interviews a panel including Hilary Mason, Casey Newton and Kevin Roose during a Critical Conversations event at SUA.

AI Might Come for Your Job – But Human Skills Could Save Your Career

Industry experts and an SUA alum explore the future of education, work, and the uniquely human skills that will remain essential in the age of AI. Read

Giving is Always Uplifting

There is still time to make your gift to SUA by December 31 for a 2024 tax deduction.

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A ''Dialogue Buddies'' event features reflective questions on wellness and self-care, with participants gathered around a table decorated with orange flowers.

Over Dessert and Discussion, Campus Community Finds Common Ground

What happens when students, faculty, and staff sit down together over lunch to talk about issues like peace, sustainability, or wellness? Discover how Dialogue Buddies is breaking barriers and sparking connections across the SUA community. Read

20th Annual Peace Gala: Why I Support SUA

SUA donors share what makes Soka unique, their hopes for our students and alumni, and what inspires them to contribute to the education of tomorrow's global citizens. Watch

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