Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Correction: Two Lectures on the Two Mondays After Thanksgiving
The Moshe Ma'oz lecture mentioned in the last posting is on MONDAY DECEMBER 4 not Monday November 27. Sorry for any confusion.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Two lectures on Monday after Thanksgiving
on Monday November 27:
#1:
at noon:
Lecture--Beyond the Analects: Unusual Faces of Confucius, a talk by Deborah Sommer, Gettysburg College
202 Frick Fine Arts Building
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Center
Was Confucius really a child-killer and devotee of Tibetan Bon? What was he doing in Vairocana's court? In Lin Biao's bedroom? Are his child-bestowing powers greater than Guanyin's? From the perspective of written texts, Confucius has often been understood as a paragon of wisdom and moral values. But looking at him from the perspective of the visual record, one can find that Confucius had many more faces than just that of "Sage." Deborah Sommer is Associate Professor and Chair of the Religion Department, Gettysburg College. This event is sponsored by the China Council, the Departments of History of Art and Architecture, History, East Asian Languages and Literatures, and Religious Studies, and the Asian Studies Center.
#2:
at 4 pm:
The Department of Religious Studies and the Program in Jewish Studies present:
Moshe Ma'oz
"Islam in the West: Conflict or Dialogue"
Mervis Hall Rm 115
Moshe Ma'oz is Professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Rooney Visiting Scholar at Robert Morris University (Fall 2006). He is the author of Ottoman Reform in Syria and Palestine (1968), Syria under Hafez al-Assad (1975), and Syria and Israel: From War to Peacemaking (1995).
Cosponsored by University Center for International Studies, the Global Studies Program, and the Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies
#1:
at noon:
Lecture--Beyond the Analects: Unusual Faces of Confucius, a talk by Deborah Sommer, Gettysburg College
202 Frick Fine Arts Building
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Center
Was Confucius really a child-killer and devotee of Tibetan Bon? What was he doing in Vairocana's court? In Lin Biao's bedroom? Are his child-bestowing powers greater than Guanyin's? From the perspective of written texts, Confucius has often been understood as a paragon of wisdom and moral values. But looking at him from the perspective of the visual record, one can find that Confucius had many more faces than just that of "Sage." Deborah Sommer is Associate Professor and Chair of the Religion Department, Gettysburg College. This event is sponsored by the China Council, the Departments of History of Art and Architecture, History, East Asian Languages and Literatures, and Religious Studies, and the Asian Studies Center.
#2:
at 4 pm:
The Department of Religious Studies and the Program in Jewish Studies present:
Moshe Ma'oz
"Islam in the West: Conflict or Dialogue"
Mervis Hall Rm 115
Moshe Ma'oz is Professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Rooney Visiting Scholar at Robert Morris University (Fall 2006). He is the author of Ottoman Reform in Syria and Palestine (1968), Syria under Hafez al-Assad (1975), and Syria and Israel: From War to Peacemaking (1995).
Cosponsored by University Center for International Studies, the Global Studies Program, and the Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies
Sunday, November 19, 2006
"Speaking of Faith" workshop TOMORROW
On next Monday (Nov 20) three organizations (Office of Cross Cultural &
Civic Leadership, Student Government Board Diversity, and Intercultural
Dialogue Group) presents "Speaking of Faith" at 8 pm in Kurtzman Room,
WPU.
We will have representatives from different religions (Christianity,
Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, ...) and you can ask questions to them you
always wanted to.
Here is a short explanation about program:
The Cultural aspect of O3CL will deal with: "Speaking of Faith: Exploring
Common Values in Religious Diversity" on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, in the
Kurtzman Rm. @ 8:00 pm
Come and join O3CL in a program that will feature some of the common
values among religious faiths as well as the features that make them
unique from each other. See how well you know how religion is impacting
our society, and how the values found in diverse religious faiths are
similar. Don't miss this workshop.
Light refreshments will be served.
Mahmut Demir
President
Intercultural Dialogue Group
__________________________________________________
Civic Leadership, Student Government Board Diversity, and Intercultural
Dialogue Group) presents "Speaking of Faith" at 8 pm in Kurtzman Room,
WPU.
We will have representatives from different religions (Christianity,
Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, ...) and you can ask questions to them you
always wanted to.
Here is a short explanation about program:
The Cultural aspect of O3CL will deal with: "Speaking of Faith: Exploring
Common Values in Religious Diversity" on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, in the
Kurtzman Rm. @ 8:00 pm
Come and join O3CL in a program that will feature some of the common
values among religious faiths as well as the features that make them
unique from each other. See how well you know how religion is impacting
our society, and how the values found in diverse religious faiths are
similar. Don't miss this workshop.
Light refreshments will be served.
Mahmut Demir
President
Intercultural Dialogue Group
__________________________________________________
Friday, November 17, 2006
Summer Opportunity in Israel
The Dorot Foundation is offering $5000 fellowships for project "promoting progressive social change in Israel" in the summer of 2007. Undergraduates at any U.S. college or university are eligible (of any religious or cultural background.)
If you are interested, I have information on this posted outside my office door (2603 CL).
Applications are due February 15, 2007.
If you are interested, I have information on this posted outside my office door (2603 CL).
Applications are due February 15, 2007.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Interested in teaching?
From Mary Beth Favorite in the Advising Center:
IL 1701 is a very good course for students considering secondary (7-12) education. A number of my students have taken the course and have found that it helped them get a better sense of what is involved in being a teacher and whether or not that is
something they want to pursue. The course is a good opportunity to get a
taste of the classroom without the responsibility of student teaching;
it is also an opportunity to make good contacts.
Other courses which provide good experience for students interested in
education are: IL 1700 (for elementary education) and IL 1710 (Literacy
in Context).
Students taking any of these classes must have clearance to prove that
they do not have a criminal history. Background check forms (Criminal
Record Check and Child Abuse) forms are available at the websites below.
The criminal record check can be filled out online.
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/General/FormsPub/003671038.htm
It takes about 6 weeks for the forms to be processed, so students should
submit them as soon as possible. The clearances are good for 1 year.
IL 1701 is a very good course for students considering secondary (7-12) education. A number of my students have taken the course and have found that it helped them get a better sense of what is involved in being a teacher and whether or not that is
something they want to pursue. The course is a good opportunity to get a
taste of the classroom without the responsibility of student teaching;
it is also an opportunity to make good contacts.
Other courses which provide good experience for students interested in
education are: IL 1700 (for elementary education) and IL 1710 (Literacy
in Context).
Students taking any of these classes must have clearance to prove that
they do not have a criminal history. Background check forms (Criminal
Record Check and Child Abuse) forms are available at the websites below.
The criminal record check can be filled out online.
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/General/FormsPub/003671038.htm
It takes about 6 weeks for the forms to be processed, so students should
submit them as soon as possible. The clearances are good for 1 year.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Friday Honors College lecture on Northern Ireland
"The Other Northern Ireland Peace Process":
Loyalist Political Thought from Long Kesh to Good Friday
Tony Novosel, Ph.D.
Department of History
Friday, November 17, 2006
3500 Cathedral of Learning
2 P.M.
Professor Tony Novosel is an historian with specializations ranging among
the history of Russia and the Soviet Union, modern European history, the
origins of mass violence in the 20th century, and the conflicts in Northern
Ireland, which is his subject today. Novosel's present research involves
interviewing current and former members of the Ulster Volunteer Force to
better understand the evolution of their political perspectives and how
they shifted from military to political conflict. Indeed, he just returned
from Belfast. In this lecture Novosel will share what he is learning about
the Loyalist Paramilitaries there. Do not miss these first hand insights
into processes of conflict resolution in that troubled region and the
techniques of historical analysis that help shed light on them.
Loyalist Political Thought from Long Kesh to Good Friday
Tony Novosel, Ph.D.
Department of History
Friday, November 17, 2006
3500 Cathedral of Learning
2 P.M.
Professor Tony Novosel is an historian with specializations ranging among
the history of Russia and the Soviet Union, modern European history, the
origins of mass violence in the 20th century, and the conflicts in Northern
Ireland, which is his subject today. Novosel's present research involves
interviewing current and former members of the Ulster Volunteer Force to
better understand the evolution of their political perspectives and how
they shifted from military to political conflict. Indeed, he just returned
from Belfast. In this lecture Novosel will share what he is learning about
the Loyalist Paramilitaries there. Do not miss these first hand insights
into processes of conflict resolution in that troubled region and the
techniques of historical analysis that help shed light on them.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Workshop on applying for scholarships
Free Scholarship Workshop at the Arts & Sciences Advising Center!
- Hear from a student about her experience searching for scholarships
and eventually getting over $10,000 per year for college from private
scholarships.
- Learn how to navigate the best websites for national and local
scholarship searches.
- Get the facts on scholarship myths - You don't need perfect grades!
- Learn great tips on how to fill out and maximize different parts of
scholarship forms such as letters of recommendation and essay questions
- Hear just how easy it is for YOU to get financial aid for college
-Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6:00-7:00 pm
-Arts and Sciences Advising Center
- Hear from a student about her experience searching for scholarships
and eventually getting over $10,000 per year for college from private
scholarships.
- Learn how to navigate the best websites for national and local
scholarship searches.
- Get the facts on scholarship myths - You don't need perfect grades!
- Learn great tips on how to fill out and maximize different parts of
scholarship forms such as letters of recommendation and essay questions
- Hear just how easy it is for YOU to get financial aid for college
-Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6:00-7:00 pm
-Arts and Sciences Advising Center
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Servce-Learning Abroad TONIGHT
Sorry everyone. Just got this today:
From: Eric Hartman [mailto:emhartman@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 10:48 AM
International Service-Learning Course Information Session Tonight - Please Spread the Word!
Hello Everyone!
EXPLORE another part of the world
SERVE in a community-driven service project
UNDERSTAND more about yourself, others, and international service and development
Amizade is offering Summer International Service-Learning Courses for credit through West Virginia University. Courses take place in Tanzania, Bolivia, Germany / Poland and in other communities around the world. The six credits earned may be transferred back to Pitt. Join us for an information session tonight, Wednesday the 8th, at 9pm in David Lawrence 120.
Early application increases odds of being accepted and /or receiving financial assistance!
Please forward.
--
Eric Hartman
PhD Student
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
University of Pittsburgh
From: Eric Hartman [mailto:emhartman@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 10:48 AM
International Service-Learning Course Information Session Tonight - Please Spread the Word!
Hello Everyone!
EXPLORE another part of the world
SERVE in a community-driven service project
UNDERSTAND more about yourself, others, and international service and development
Amizade is offering Summer International Service-Learning Courses for credit through West Virginia University. Courses take place in Tanzania, Bolivia, Germany / Poland and in other communities around the world. The six credits earned may be transferred back to Pitt. Join us for an information session tonight, Wednesday the 8th, at 9pm in David Lawrence 120.
Early application increases odds of being accepted and /or receiving financial assistance!
Please forward.
--
Eric Hartman
PhD Student
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
University of Pittsburgh
Monday, November 06, 2006
Clark Chilson speaking at Pittsburgh Buddhist Center on Saturday
Saturday November 11
4:30 - 5.30 pm : “How do academics in America study Buddhism?”
A talk by Prof. Clark Chilson, Department of Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh
Abstract: "How do academics in America study Buddhism?" The study of Buddhism can be a transformative endeavor. For academics in Buddhist studies, however, the goal is not spiritual transformation but rather a deeper understanding of the words, thoughts, and actions of Buddhists. To give a glimpse into the world of academics who study Buddhism, I will first give a brief account of how I became involved in the study of Buddhism and then indicate different ways the life of the Buddha can be examined.
For directions and more information see: http://www.pittsburghbuddhistcenter.org/
4:30 - 5.30 pm : “How do academics in America study Buddhism?”
A talk by Prof. Clark Chilson, Department of Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh
Abstract: "How do academics in America study Buddhism?" The study of Buddhism can be a transformative endeavor. For academics in Buddhist studies, however, the goal is not spiritual transformation but rather a deeper understanding of the words, thoughts, and actions of Buddhists. To give a glimpse into the world of academics who study Buddhism, I will first give a brief account of how I became involved in the study of Buddhism and then indicate different ways the life of the Buddha can be examined.
For directions and more information see: http://www.pittsburghbuddhistcenter.org/
Contemporary Religious History right here in Pittsburgh
From Rebecca Denova:
Two upcoming events in Pittsburgh should be of interest to our students. In
many of our classes, we deal so much with "history," that we sometimes need
to be reminded of contemporary issues in the interplay of religion and
culture.
On Thursday, November 9, at 7:00 pm, The Rev. Jozo Zovko will be at SS. John
& Paul parish in Franklin Park. Rev. Zovko was the pastor of the small
church where the visions of Mary first appeared to children in Medjugorje,
in the former Yugoslavia. For his defense of their story, the communist
authorities arrested him and kept him in jail for three years. As a
continuing site of pilgrimage, and because the visions continue to this day,
the Catholic Church has not officially ruled on whether or not they are
real. (You can find directions to the church on the internet.)
On Wednesday, November 15, at 9:00 am, the Rev. Janet Edwards, a
Presbyterian pastor (and a pastoral associate of the Community of
Reconciliation in Oakland) who sanctioned a marriage between two women, will
be put on "trial" by the Presbytery in The Priory, a small hotel located on
the North Side. She has sent out personal invitations, but has also
indicated that she wants "the whole world to come." This should be an
interesting event, and is of importance to the Presbyterian Church
nation-wide. (Again, you can find directions on the internet.)
Dr. Denova
Two upcoming events in Pittsburgh should be of interest to our students. In
many of our classes, we deal so much with "history," that we sometimes need
to be reminded of contemporary issues in the interplay of religion and
culture.
On Thursday, November 9, at 7:00 pm, The Rev. Jozo Zovko will be at SS. John
& Paul parish in Franklin Park. Rev. Zovko was the pastor of the small
church where the visions of Mary first appeared to children in Medjugorje,
in the former Yugoslavia. For his defense of their story, the communist
authorities arrested him and kept him in jail for three years. As a
continuing site of pilgrimage, and because the visions continue to this day,
the Catholic Church has not officially ruled on whether or not they are
real. (You can find directions to the church on the internet.)
On Wednesday, November 15, at 9:00 am, the Rev. Janet Edwards, a
Presbyterian pastor (and a pastoral associate of the Community of
Reconciliation in Oakland) who sanctioned a marriage between two women, will
be put on "trial" by the Presbytery in The Priory, a small hotel located on
the North Side. She has sent out personal invitations, but has also
indicated that she wants "the whole world to come." This should be an
interesting event, and is of importance to the Presbyterian Church
nation-wide. (Again, you can find directions on the internet.)
Dr. Denova
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