Gros Institute

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] !

Rama is believed to have been an incarnation of the god Vishnu and a wise and good king whose reign (the “Rama Rajya”) brought about great prosperity. The holiday is also celebrated in Nepal and by Hindus around the world. To celebrate the occasion, devotees will chant appropriate mantras all day long. They will also offer Rama flowers and fruits and go to temples or family shrines at noontime to pray to him. Additionally, there will be processions of his statues, rocking of smaller versions of his statue in a cradle, drinking of a sweet, peppered jaggery beverage, fasting until evening, and feasting during the evening.

Thank you so much to everyone who attended this years FIRE!
We’re incredibly grateful for the energy, support and enthusiasm from everyone who joined us. A special thank you to our amazing panelists for sharing such powerful and inspiring stories. We appreciate each and every one of you who helped make FIRE such a meaningful experience.

We have four amazing panelists who will be sharing their personal experiences, insights, and stories. Their perspectives promise to inspire meaningful conversation and deeper understanding.
Together, we’ll also take time to reflect and discuss what empathy truly means to each of us — how we practice it, how we experience it, and how it can strengthen our community.
We hope you’ll join us for this powerful and engaging event!

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, commemorating the month during which the Qu’ran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is celebrated with fasting from dawn until sunset. Many Muslims celebrate with community dinners, prayers, and gatherings in the evenings.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the season of penitence, prayer, and fasting before Easter. Many Catholic or Orthodox Christians will fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays during lent.

Dedicated prayer rooms are available exclusively for prayer and silent reflection. You are welcome to use these prayer rooms as needed.

The Annual Interfaith Forum will take place on March 4. We warmly invite you to attend and participate in meaningful dialogue! Are you coming?!

Are you interested in strengthening the sense of community in your classroom? Scan the QR code to request a Peace Circle. We would be happy to facilitate a circle and support community-building efforts in your classroom!