Interfaith Student Center hosts annual Empty Bowls event

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A group joins together at the Interfaith Student Center to enjoy the annual Empty Bowls event Thursday, Nov. 17. (April Merrits)

UTM students and Martin residents packed into the Interfaith Student Center for the annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, November 17th.

A group joins together at the Interfaith Student Center to enjoy the annual Empty Bowls event Thursday, Nov. 17.  (April Merrits)
A group joins together at the Interfaith Student Center to enjoy the annual Empty Bowls event Thursday, Nov. 17. (April Merrits)

Empty Bowls is a national movement focused on eradicating hunger. For a donation, participants receive a unique bowl and soup dinner. A local version of the event is held annually at the Interfaith Student Center.  The director of Interfaith Student Center, Rev.

Jolinne Downey, said the bowls can serve as a continual reminder that other still need help.

“Feeding the hungry is something all faiths care about,” Rev. Downey said.  “This is a great way to bring the community together for a great purpose.”

The event also offers an opportunity for the arts. The bowls were created by Prof. David McBeth, who has been teaching at UTM since 1992, and a small group of students. About 600 bowls were made for this year’s Empty Bowls, which began in September.

Brahm Greve, a Junior graphic design major, experienced Empty Bowls for the first time this year.

“It’s a good way for graphic artists to get their work out there and gives food for people who want to eat. I like the bowls because they’re visually appealing,” Greve said.

The Interfaith Student Center is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Services are on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The Interfaith Student Center is located across from the Business Administration Building, near Bradley Book Company. More information on the Empty Bowls Project can be found at www.emptybowls.net.

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