Associated Students of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology: October 23: Arch & Vine

IN THIS ISSUE

Important Announcements
Upcoming Events/Deadlines

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Changes to WebAdvisor
Over Reading Week, the WebAdvisor Systems Administrator made some changes to move WebAdvisor to a more secure site. The new link to WebAdvisor is https://colleague.gtu.edu:8443/DSPT/WebAdvisor. The link has been updated on our website, but any links saved on your computer (in Favorites, for example) should also be updated to reflect this change.
Fall Telephone Directory: Now in Color!
Attached to the Arch & Vine email is a pdf of the Fall 2008 telephone directory. A limited number of black and white print copies of the directory will also be available next week at the front desk.
Student Job Opening
DSPT is looking for a student to coordinate the lunches on Tuesdays. The student would be responsible for planning and preparing the lunches, including set-up and clean-up. This position would be approximately 5 hours/week, with the possibility for additional hours for assisting with other DSPT events. This is a great opportunity, a fun way to earn some extra money, plus – you get free food! A detailed job description and application are available from Elissa at the front desk. Applications are due as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please email them to Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

Thursday, October 23 and Friday October 24

The Politics of Faith Conference
The GTU and the Religion, Politics and Globalization program at UC-Berkeley are co-sponsoring this conference. It is free and open to the public.
§ Thursday, October 23
Keynote Address “Religion and US Foreign Policy: Assessing its Surprising Turn”
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lipman Room, Barrows Hall
Allen Hertzke, Presidential Professor of Political Science, University of Oklahoma
§ Friday, October 24
"Religion in the Public Square"
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Heyns Room, Faculty Club
Allen Hertzke, Presidential Professor of Political Science, University of Oklahoma
Barbara McGraw, Director of the Center for Engaged Religious Pluralism, St. Mary’s College of California
Kenneth Wald, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
"Religion in the Media"
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Heyns Room, Faculty Club
Roberta Green Ahmanson, Award-winning journalist, Chair of the Media Project of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life
James A. Donahue, President and Professor of Ethics at the Graduate Theological Union
Matthai Kuruvila, Religion and Spirituality Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle
Lunch Break – 12:45 p.m.
"Religious Influence in Politics"
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Heyns Room, Faculty Club
Marc Dollinger, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility at San Francisco State University
Amaney Jamal, Assistant Professor, Department of Politics, Princeton University
J. Matthew Wilson, Associate Professor of Political Science, Southern Methodist University
Monday, October 27

Yuck, It’s Monday: Coffee, Bagels, Cream Cheese, and Time Together
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Location: GTU Student Lounge
Everyone knows that feeling when you wake up after a fun weekend and remember, “Oh yuck, it’s Monday!” So, the GTU Doctoral Students will be hosting “Yuck, It’s Monday” on the fourth Monday of each month in the GTU Student Lounge. Bagels, cream cheese, decaf/regular coffee will be available. Fredonia Thompson will be making the coffee – if the carafes of coffee or plates, utensils, etc. run out, let her know. You can also get hot water and tea bags on the second or third floor if you prefer.
Tuesday, October 28

Mass & Lunch at DSPT
Time: 11:10 a.m.

Mass & Soup Dinner at JSTB
Time: 5:15 p.m.

Poverty Outlaw: Women's Studies in Religion Colloquia Film and Discussion Series
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: SKSM Fireside Room
Poverty Outlaw is written by ten women in poverty, some of whom are homeless. It is directed by Pamela Yates and Peter Kinoy. A guest speaker from Poor magazine and Gabriella Lettini will moderate the discussion following the film.
Wednesday, October 29

Career Workshop: Moving Into Ministry
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Classroom 3
A workshop for students and recent alumni of the Catholic Tri-Schools of the GTU. Get help focusing your career objectives, planning your job search, and writing your resume. RSVP to Paul Kircher at 510-549-5029 or pkircher@jstb.edu. There is another workshop on Wednesday, November 5 if you cannot make this one.

Philosophy Department Meeting
Time: 1:00 p.m.

Theology Department Meeting
Time: 3:00 p.m.

Sociology of Religion Movie Night: Jonestown
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: JSTB Room 216
In November 1978, over 900 members of the People’s Temple committed suicide in Guyana. This Northern California-based organization was a movement for peace and interracial justice that ended in tragedy. Jonestown is a provocative documentary based on the testimonies of surviving members and family. It tracks the early beginnings of charismatic leader Jim Jones to the unfortunate end in Guyana. Join us for a movie, conversation and free pizza and beer! RSVP to Jerome Baggett at jbaggett@jstb.edu.

Emmaus Road Initiative Session: Why are we here? – Creation and Fall
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Classroom 1
The bedrock of scriptural, Judeo-Christian anthropology is that humans are made in the image and likeness of God. While non-biblical religions and secularists regard such a statement as naïve and ludicrous, in this session of the E.R.I. we will discuss how, once this fundamental insight is given the theological specificity it receives in light of the Christian revelation – the Trinitarian nature of God – it becomes the essential touchstone for understanding the origin and meaning of human existence. The Emmaus Road Initiative presentations are made by Gil Bailie, an author, lecturer, and the founder and president of the Cornerstone Forum.

Seminar: Use and Abuse of Science for Feeding and Empowering the Poor
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: New College Berkeley
Join John Hodges, Ph.D., author, lecturer and contributor to numerous scientific books for an engaging seminar sponsored by New College Berkeley. Email NewCollege@aol.com for the location if you plan to attend.
Thursday, October 30

Community Night (Eucharist and Dinner) at CDSP
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Please call CDSP in advance (204-0700) if you are planning to come with a group.

Love Lived on Death Row, a Documentary Film by Linda Booker
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Classroom 1
This film has appeared in film festivals nationwide and tells the story of the Syriani sibling’s journey from hate and anger to forgiveness for their father, sentenced to death in North Carolina for the 1990 murder of their mother. Their story of healing and public campaign for his clemency in 2005 led to national television appearances and a personal plea to the governor. This event is hosted by DSPT alumna Colleen Knutsen and co-sponsored by California Crime Victims for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CCV) and the Diocese of Oakland. The event will begin with a wine and cheese reception at 6:30 p.m. and the film will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m., followed by a panel discussion of alternatives to the death penalty. Contact Colleen at cknutsen@oakdiocese.org or 510-267-8394 for more information.
Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9

Dominican “Come and See” Vocations Weekend
Have you ever thought about entering religious life or studying for the priesthood? Come to the Dominican Vocations Weekend at St. Albert’s Priory. The Vocations Weekend will be from 3:00 p.m. on Friday until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Steven Maekawa, OP at 510-596-1821 or vocations@opwest.org.