Sinclair’s Peace Place opened its doors to both new and old cohorts students and the fall semester at the Peace Place Meet & Greet event. This event was the first of many on campus to welcome back students and faculty.
Often unassuming, room 10-442 holds the important distinction of representing the college’s principle of equality. The mission behind the space is to provide people of all demographics a place where they can hang out and spiritually de-stress.
In my visit there during the event, I was able to meet two important individuals that work together to keep the room functioning.
Two important individuals are tasked with ensuring the room achieves it’s vision. One of them is Lex Rakovan, LGBTQ+ Support Liaison. According to Rakovan, the room aims to “to provide a safe environment for all cultures.” Being in the career position that they are in, Rakovan understands the importance of supporting people of different genders and sexualities; so much so, that the Support center organized a handful of events to speak more on these topics throughout the year.
Paul Strozier, the Multifaith Campus Chaplain, on the other hand focuses on serving the needs of the different faiths and religious groups on campus. According to him, “education is not only physical and mental, but also spiritual.”
Strozier believes that it is possible to find common ground across belief systems, and his mission is to create a space where people can practice their religion the way they prefer. The Peace Place also provides a private praying corner for anyone who wishes to use it.
While both Rakovan and Strozier work on maintaining the room, those with any questions about the Peace Place can find them at their offices in Rooms 10-441 and 13-426 respectively. Those simply looking for a place to relax, reflect, and pass the time, on the other hand, now have a dedicated space on campus.
Written by Jay Mazega.
Staff Writer.