{"id":10582,"date":"2019-11-13T09:26:57","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T17:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/?p=10582"},"modified":"2022-01-12T12:30:50","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T20:30:50","slug":"tongva-dedication-blessing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/2019\/11\/13\/tongva-dedication-blessing\/","title":{"rendered":"University of La&nbsp;Verne Hosts Tongva Dedication and Blessing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, Nov. 9, the University of La&nbsp;Verne welcomed students, faculty, and community members to the first Tongva Dedication and Blessing in honor of the land on which the university sits and the region\u2019s indigenous people. The ceremony was held as part of the launch of the university\u2019s Ludwick Center for Spirituality, Cultural Understanding, and Community Engagement, set to open on Thursday, Nov. 14.<\/p>\n<p>The Ludwick Center for Spirituality, Cultural Understanding, and Community Engagement will serve as an interfaith gathering place for all to reflect, meditate, and engage in dialogue. The center is designed to promote religious and cultural tolerance while bringing together various services under one roof, including the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Office of Civic and Community Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Office of International Services and Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Center for Multicultural Services<\/li>\n<li>Office of Religious and Spiritual Life<\/li>\n<li>Office of Diversity and Inclusivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the dedication, attendees saw and heard musical performances by the Tongva tribe drummers and singer Jessa Calderon. Additionally, Elder Julia Bogany opened the dedication with a poem that acknowledged the importance of keeping the heritage alive for all generations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to be living and working among the community of La&nbsp;Verne,\u201d said Bogany. \u201cOur students need to be visible and acknowledged as they navigate who they are in a modern way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>University President Devorah Lieberman presented the elders of the Tongva tribe with a plaque that will be placed in the former spot of the Interfaith Chapel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe University of La&nbsp;Verne is proud to recognize the Tongva tribes and their dedication over the years to uniting a community,\u201d Lieberman said.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the Ludwick Center at <a href=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/ludwick-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">laverne.edu\/ludwick-center.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photos by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.enziephoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 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