October 30: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
3. Scholarships and Fellowships

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Spring 2009 Online Early Registration
  Spring 2009 online early registration for all returning students will be Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 14. Students may access the most current course information at http://colleague.gtu.edu:8080/cgi-bin/wwiz/wwiz.asp?wwizmstr=WEB.COURSE.SCH. Please make an appointment to meet with your advisor and discuss your course selections. If a course description indicates that your selection is restricted (maximum enrollment, faculty permission required), you must contact the instructor by e-mail to obtain the PIN code that allows you to register for the course. All PIN requests are due to instructors by Friday, November 7. Complete registration instructions are on pages 6-8 and 19-26 of the printed 2009-2010 Course Schedule and online at http://www.gtu.edu/academic-degrees-programs/registrar/procedures/web-advisor-registration-instructions.
• Volunteers Needed: Operation Thank You Phonathon
  Our Annual Fund kick-off is around the corner and we need volunteers to help make calls to all DSPT donors to both thank them for their support of last year’s Annual Fund and to encourage them to give again this year. You as students are some of the best ambassadors for DSPT; donors love to hear from current students about everything that the school is doing! Operation Thank you will be on Tuesday, November 18 at DSPT. You will be provided with all you need to call donors and enlist their support, including a pizza dinner! If you are interested in signing up, please see Ciel or e-mail advancement@dspt.edu. See you on November 18!
• Recycle! Recycle! Recycle!
  You may have noticed that now there is a new mixed paper recycling bin in the Student Study! Please remember to conserve and recycle while studying: use both sides of the paper when printing, use one-sided scrap paper to print, and recycle used paper!
• 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 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: DSPT 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.
  
  
• Tuesday, November 4: Election Day!
  
  Mass & Lunch at DSPT
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Mass & Soup Dinner at JSTB
  Time: 5:15 p.m.
  
  
• Wednesday, November 5
  
  Tri-School Career Workshop
  Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  Location: DSPT 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.
  
  CTNS Public Forum: Christology and Science
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Richard S. Dinner Board Room, GTU Library
  The dialogue between theology and science has blossomed in recent decades, but particular beliefs about Jesus Christ have not often been brought to the forefront of this interdisciplinary discussion, even in explicitly Christian contexts. In this lecture, F. LeRon Shults (professor of theology and philosophy at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway) discusses his book Christology and Science (2008), which attempts to break new ground by explicitly bringing the specific themes of Christology into dialogue with contemporary science. He engages recent developments in late modern philosophy of science in order to articulate Christian intuitions about the identity, agency and presence of Jesus Christ in a way that responds to challenges and opportunities that have arisen in light of various scientific discoveries. After an overview of the main argument of the book, his lecture will emphasize the importance of attending to the mediating role of philosophical categories in the ongoing dialogue between theology and science. Robert J. Russell (Founder and Director of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences, CTNS) will respond. For more information visit www.ctns.org/news.html or call 510-848-8152.
  
  
• Thursday, November 6
  
  Center for Islamic Studies (CIS) First Anniversary Celebration
  Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  Location: CDSP Easton Hall
  The celebration includes reflections on the future of CIS by Munia Jiwa, CIS’s Director, and Arthur Holder, the GTU Dean and a short film, Allah Made Me Funny. All are welcome! For more information, please contact cis@gtu.edu or (510) 649-2563.
  
  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.
  
  Philosophy Movie Night: Dark City
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  
  
• Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9
  
  Dominican “Come and See” Vocations Weekend
  Time: 3:00 p.m. on Friday until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday
  Location: St. Albert’s Priory
  Have you ever thought about entering religious life or studying for the priesthood? Come to the Dominican Vocations Weekend at St. Albert’s Priory. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Steven Maekawa, OP at 510-596-1821 or vocations@opwest.org.
  
  
• Saturday, November 15
  
  East Bay Catholic Men’s Conference
  Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Christ the Light Cathedral complex (2121 Harrison Street, Oakland)
  Come hear Fr. Michael Sweeney give the keynote address at the second annual East Bay Catholic Men’s Conference! Join other Catholic men for this conference and gain new insights as to how best live out your vocation in the world. Other speakers include Steve Ruda, Los Angeles Fire Department’s “Firefighter of the Year.” The conference includes lunch, Mass, and a tour of the new Cathedral. Go to www.eastbaymen.org or contact Ed Hopfner at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org for more information.

See the DSPT Academic/Events Calendar here: http://www.dspt.edu/docs/news/calendar_list.asp

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice
  This fellowship was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. Villers Fellows work in the health policy department of Families USA in Washington, DC and assist their effors to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates. The position includes an annual salary of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits.
  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers. The application deadline is January 15, 2009. More information, including the application form, can be found at http://www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html. If you have any questions, please contact villersfellowship@familiesusa.org.
  
  
• The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
  This fellowship aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups. This position in Washington, DC includes an annual salary of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits.The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Families USA is looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. The application deadline is February 6, 2009. More information, including the application form, can be found at http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html. If you have any questions, please contact wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org.