Guatemala: Reflecting on 10 years of service

By: Erica Lampert ~Staff Writer~ Wrapping up their 10th year providing healthcare to people in Guatemala, Xavier students and staff can reflect on what they’ve done and what still needs to be accomplished. A decade ago, Executive Director of the Center for Interfaith Community Engagement Rabbi Abie Ingber entered a 10-year moral compact with a small community in Guatemala. The goal was to provide every single home with filtered water, as well as a clinic providing health care. The annual trip will now shift its focus to a different community, but Ingber and his students want their work in the original … Continue reading Guatemala: Reflecting on 10 years of service

Xavier hosts director of Stax Records documentary

By: Emily Linginfelter ~Staff Writer~ The Xavier Community received a glimpse into the struggles and successes of Stax Records in an evening showing of the award-winning “Take Me to the River,” featuring guest appearances of the talent behind the film. The screening took place during the Center for Interfaith Community Engagement’s annual “Touching History” event on Nov. 3. The documentary follows three generations of Stax musicians as they recount the history of the Memphis-based record company. From competing with Detroit’s Motown generation and fighting against the racism of the 1960s, the group overcame the odds of discrimination and rose to … Continue reading Xavier hosts director of Stax Records documentary