President
November 12, 2018
The recipient of the $1 million Opus Prize, one of the world’s largest awards for faith-based social entrepreneurship, will be announced at a celebration on Thursday, November 15
The public is invited to join the University of Portland community for a series of free events this week celebrating the three finalists for the 2018 Opus Prize, one of the world’s largest awards for faith-based social entrepreneurship. The week-long celebration culminates with a special ceremony on Thursday, November 15, with the presentation of the $1 million award and two $100,000 prizes.
Several opportunities are available to hear the Opus Prize finalists discuss how these social entrepreneurs are successfully using innovative solutions to solve critical issues in their communities. Spanning three continents, the finalists include Daniel and Avitha Victor of Agape Rehabilitation Centre in Chennai, India; Dr. Rami Nashashibi of Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) in Chicago; and José Antonio Patrón Quispe and Rev. Daniel Panchot, C.S.C. of Yancana Huasy in Lima, Peru. Learn more about the finalists and their work here.
OPUS WEEK EVENTS (all events free and open to the public)
Conversations with the 2018 Opus Prize Finalists
7:15 - 8:30 p.m., Monday, November 12
Buckley Center Auditorium
Be inspired hearing stories and meeting the three finalists for the 2018 Opus Prize. These faith-based, unsung heroes are successfully using innovative solutions to address and challenge persisting, social problems in their communities. Student Brenna Chapman will present about her experience and Portland magazine editor Jessica Murphy Moo will moderate a panel conversation with the Opus Prize finalists.
Interfaith Prayer Service: Celebrating the 2018 Opus Prize
5 p.m., Wednesday, November 14
Chapel of Christ the Teacher
Join the finalists for the 2018 Opus Prize and our community for a prayerful reflection to celebrate the sacred foundations that prompt us to pursue lives of service. The three Opus Prize finalists will give readings during the service.
2018 OPUS PRIZE AWARDS CEREMONY
7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 15
Chiles Center
Click here to get your free tickets, required for the event.
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the announcement of the $1 million Opus Prize award! Join the campus and community to honor the remarkable Opus Prize finalists who were selected from a pool of global nominees.
The event will feature videos highlighting the work of each Opus Prize finalist, who will be introduced by the UP student ambassadors. The University Singers and Wind Symphony will also perform at the event.
To watch the Awards Ceremony via livestream, please visit https://youtu.be/F50cO5O-Agg.
About the Opus Prize
The Opus Prize is an annual celebration of individuals working anywhere in the world, whose faith-filled, entrepreneurial leadership helps people in need transform their lives. The Prize is awarded to the recipients’ organizations not only to expand their humanitarian efforts, but also to further inspire people to pursue service to others. Each year, the Prize partners with a Catholic university to identify worthy recipients, host the awards events, and involve committed students at every level of the process and celebration. Learn more at www.opusprize.org
The University of Portland was selected by the Opus Prize Foundation to administer this year’s award because of the school’s commitment to educating the hands and heart – in addition to the mind – of its students, many of whom are dedicated to service and social justice. The 21-month process to identify, nominate and review candidates was made possible by the involvement of University of Portland students, faculty, staff, alumni and administration.
Read more about the 2018 Opus Prize and the University of Portland at www.up.edu/opusprize/.
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