M.K. Gandhi Center opens at Fresno State

FRESNO, Calif. (BNN)-- A new space devoted to the powerful history of Mahatma Gandhi is now open at the Fresno State Library.
"Sarvodaya means uplift of all, and inner peace and uplift of all is the objective of our university. Equity.
On the third floor of the Fresno State Library, you'& #x 27; ll now find the M.K. Gandhi Center: Inner Peace and Sarvodaya.
An area abundant in history and motivation.
"" For me, Gandhi is more than just a man. He is a concept, a concept that influenced Dr. King, the concept that inspired Cesar Chavez,"" stated Howard.
Howard, a Gandhi author, scholar, and teacher, has actually worked for two years to make this space a truth.
It was enabled thanks to part of a $1.5 million promise from the Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation
"In the center is a flame that looks like a flower. Of inner peace.
You will likewise observe a contributed set of 100 collected works of Gandhi and books on different peace activists and leaders.
Howard hopes trainees will indulge in the knowledge and stories.
"" Students can come, check out, and think, it'& #x 27; s a space for intellectual growth. It'& #x 27; s an area for not simply worshipping Gandhi & #x 27; s idea however examining his ideas and critically thinking of them."".
Faith Van Hoven is among the trainees who assisted bring the center to life and is delighted to spend more within these walls.
"" I hope trainees and everybody around makes the most of the incredible chances that we have because of our remarkable professors,"" Van Hoven said.
There is also a virtual space dedicated to Gandhi that trainees can access anytime.
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