Let's Fold Hope! Dr. Park's Origami Crane Project

To Remember and To Be Remembered by Let's Fold the Pandemic is almost done! This final piece will be installed at the Memorial Union soon - TBA.

It is unfortunate that we are still tackling the Covid 19 pandemic, which began in March, 2020. Over the past two years, we have lost almost one million Americans' lives and are expected to see more deaths in 2022. With the unprecedented death toll by the pandemic, it is obvious that we are experiencing a collective trauma. At the same time, while many people have died of Covid 19, we have so many people who have lost jobs, income, life milestones, dreams, social connections, and a sense of safety and predictability during the pandemic. These tragedies have impacted our mental and physical well-being.

The 3,000 Origami Crane Project by the Sociology & Anthropology Department is designed to provide a communal place to grieve our loss collectively. When we lose something meaningful, we should have the corresponding grieving together. Furthermore, the 3,000 Crane Project can be a step to healing and moving forward to the post-pandemic. Whatever you have lost, you can fold your grief, healing, and hope. The final piece To Remember and To Be Remembered will be permanently installed at the Memorial Union, Washburn University.

Memorial Union, March 7th to 11th, 10:00AM-3:00PM

If you like to be part of the project now, please come to HC224 PO's Lounge. There will be origami paper and a drop-off box.

Questions? Please contact Dr. Park (sangyoub.park@washburn.edu)