Bunting Peace and Justice Speaker Series

The Bunting Peace and Justice Speaker Series, made possible with a generous gift from Mary Catherine Bunting, hosts speakers and events that contribute to raising awareness about peace and justice issues.

“Beyond Reserves: Indigenous Peoples and Energy Justice”

Presenter: Kyle Whyte, Ph.D.
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Andrew White Student Center | McGuire Hall West

Professor Kyle Whyte (University of Michigan), an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, examines environmental justice and the ethical challenges Indigenous peoples face in climate change, conservation, and relationships with scientific institutions.

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"The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Moments of Accountability and Opportunities for Engagement"

Presenter: Nicholas Creary, Ph.D.
Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Andrew White Student Center | 4th Floor Program Room

Dr. Nicholas M. Creary is a distinguished higher education leader and scholar whose work bridges rigorous historical research, public engagement, and transformative institutional leadership. He earned his B.A. in History and African Studies from Georgetown University, an M.A. in U.S. History from The Catholic University of America, and a Ph.D. in African History from Michigan State University. Dr. Creary has taught at Georgetown University, Marquette University, Ohio University, and the University at Albany (SUNY), and is currently teaching in the Humanities Department at Coppin State University in Baltimore. 
 
His books, Domesticating a Religious Import: The Jesuits and the Inculturation of the Catholic Church in Zimbabwe, 1879-1980 and African Intellectuals and Decolonization, explore religion, colonial legacies, and the role of intellectuals in public life. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Creary co-founded and served as a commissioner on the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2019-2026), which developed comprehensive recommendations to confront and repair the legacy of racial terror lynchings in Maryland, drawing upon transitional justice principles and community-driven investigation and reform efforts. He currently represents the MLTRC on the Maryland Reparations Commission.

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"Building Hope from the Rubble: A Journey of Resilience, Family, and Faith in Haiti"

A moderated conversation with Mamie Monique
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Andrew White Student Center | McGuire Hall West

After Haiti’s devastating earthquake in 2010, one woman took on an extraordinary mission: caring for over 100 children in need. For more than fifteen years, she has persevered through unimaginable challenges, including political upheaval, economic collapse, wide-spread hunger, and escalating gang violence. Her talk will open your eyes to the realities facing Haiti and challenge you to consider how you can help build a more peaceful and just world. 

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