Mestre, Italy – November 2014 - The inauguration of the academic year 2014/2015 of IUSVE, the Salesian University Venice, took place yesterday, Thursday 27 November at the Mestre campus. The keynote address was given by Fr Luigi Ciotti, founder of the "Gruppo Abele" and National President of "Libera" (an Association that opposes the mafia). He spoke about the need to be present in the streets and suburbs, and about listening, respect, commitment and responsibility. Also in attendance was Fr Carlo Nanni, Rector Magnificus of the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome. On the fringe of the main event there was an international seminar on "Education and Social Inclusion", organized by IUS Education, the Intercontinental Network of Salesian Universities.
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