On Monday, December 7 at 3 pm the English Academic Program (EAP) staff of the International Relations Office (IRO) will be hosting a holiday party in the Robertson Library PIT. Light refreshments and entertainment will be on hand. 

As part of the holiday celebrations, student Farah Al-behadili would like to invite all students to attend a "unity tree" lighting ceremony at 3:30pm in the pit. She has prepared the following text to explain the purpose of the event.

Good afternoon…

Dec 24th is the Prophet Muhammad’s(pbuh) birthday. On Dec. 25th  it is Jesus Christ’s birthday. What two incredible magical days to open our eyes, to recognize, that we are one, and need to support each other, against the darkness and tragedy, that is happening around the world. No matter whom you follow, no matter what your beliefs are, both these religious leaders ask for peace, justice, love, and to help one other. We are all brothers and sisters. What is happening in the world today is against humanity, and any true religion. On the 7th of Dec at 3:30pm, you are invited to come to the to the "PIT" in the  Robertson Library and show your support against the darkness by lighting a tree. Two beliefs, ONE message: we are all against terrorism! Following the tree lighting there will be a a holiday celebration featuring light refreshments hosted by the International Relations Office.