Associated Students of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology: December 4: Arch & Vine

IN THIS ISSUE

Important Announcements
Upcoming Events/Deadlines
Calls for Papers
Summer Programs

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Arch & Vine Question of the Week
Answer the Question of the Week here! Your answers will help DSPT serve you better!
Notes from the Registrar: Incompletes, Grades, and Graduation
The fall semester ends Friday, December 12. If you are unable to finish your coursework by the end of the semester, you must submit a Petition to Take an Incomplete no later than Friday, December 12. The petition form is available at http://www.dspt.edu/docs/student_services/registrar.asp or from Teresa Olson. This form requires the signature of the instructor and the approval of the academic dean. For classes taught by DSPT instructors, if coursework is not completed by Monday, January 5, 2009, the instructor may (a) assign a letter grade based on work that has been completed, (b) assign a letter grade of “F,” or (c) allow the “I” notation to remain on the transcript.
You may view your fall semester grades online using WebAdvisor. Fall grades will be posted by Monday, January 5. Please also review the “My Profile” information on WebAdvisor and submit any corrections to tolson@op.dspt.edu.
Graduation Petitions are due prior to the beginning of your final semester. The petition form for DSPT program students is available at http://www.dspt.edu/docs/student_services/registrar.asp or from Teresa Olson. All signatures are required and students are charged a $100 graduation fee and $100 thesis fee (if applicable) when their graduation petition is submitted to the Business Office. Submission before the last semester of a student’s program helps ensure sufficient time to complete any unfulfilled program requirements. Students in the GTU Common MA program must complete the GTU Statement of Intent to Graduate by January 15, 2009.
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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 to help promote the DSPT community, 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.
Annual Fund Begins
Please read with care the Annual Fund e-mail sent to you by your fellow student, John Giuntoli, and consider giving to this year’s Annual Fund. Remember, we all have a stake in DSPT’s mission! Please share this information with friends and family and invite them to become part of our community by supporting DSPT. You can contact Ciel (mmahoney@dspt.edu) or John (jgiuntoli@op.dspt.edu) to get Annual Fund brochures to help you show your family and friends what DSPT is all about! The Advancement Office will reimburse you for any mailing costs (please provide a receipt). Thank you for all your support of DSPT!
Final Deadline for Spring Applications: Monday, January 5

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

TODAY: Thursday, December 4

Intercollegiate Studies Institute Lecture: “‘As If We Were God’s Spies’: Action and Contemplation in Shakespeare’s King Lear and The Tempest”
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: DSPT Classroom 1
This lecture, presented by Dr. David Whalen (Professor of English and Associate Provost at Hillsdale College), will deal with the intersection of contemplation, festivity, and “liberality” as found in liberal education in a way that is richly suggestive, with clear connections beyond literature and into culture at large.

GTU’s Annual Dillenberger Reception and Lecture: “Sign of the Times: The Cleveland Marbles and the Visual Cultures of Pre-Constantinian Christianity”
Time: 5:00 p.m. for reception, 6:00 p.m. for lecture
Location: GTU Library Boardroom (2nd Floor)
Presented by: Donald A. McColl, Nancy L. Underwood Associate Professor of Art History at Washington CollegeFor more information, visit http://careartsandreligion.org/news.htm.

Philosophy Movie Night: “Inland Empire”
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: DSPT Classroom 1
Friday, December 5

Early registration on WebAdvisor for Intersession 2009 ends.
Time: 5:00 p.m.

DSPT’s Semester End Celebration
Time: 5:30 p.m. for Mass, 6:30 p.m. for the party
Location: Mass will be at St. Mary Magdalen Church (2005 Berryman St., Berkeley) and the party will follow at DSPT
Join us for dinner, drinks, and fellowship!
Saturday, December 6

Jubilee Year of Saint Paul Lecture: “Paul, Prophet of the New Age”
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: DSPT Classroom 1
Presented by: Fr. Albert Paretsky, OP.
Every age fits Saint Paul into its own conceptions, positive or negative, of the origins and spread of Christianity. This presentation seeks to place Paul in line with the prophets of Israel who were called and sent forth by God to proclaim to all nations the saving power of God.

2008 New Way Media Festival
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: PSR Bade Museum
This festival will feature emerging leaders and honor Doug Adams. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. RSVP to davidjrandolph1@mac.com. For more details, visit http://homepage.mac.com/davidjrandoolph1/newwayfilmfest/Personal42.html.
Sunday, December 7

Alameda’s 14th Annual Sing it Yourself “Messiah”
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church (1420 Lafayette St., Alameda)
For more information, visit www.alamedasingityourselfmessiah.org or call 510-523-0659.
Monday, December 8

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, December 9

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

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

Quiddevangelists!
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Location: PSR Quad
GTU Muggles and Wizards alike (including alums and friends) are welcome to join in weekly Quidditch games at PSR (the first seminary to belong to the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association). For more photos and information, see the Facebook Group page of the Graduate Theological Union Quidditch League. You can also see a brief YouTube video of a match at http://www.psr.edu/quidevangelists-psr. BYOB (bring your own broom – some loaners will be available).

Theology on Tap: Have You Seen This Man? A Focus on Jesus
Time: 7:00 p.m. for Happy Hour, 7:30 p.m. for talk
Location: Kerry House (4092 Piedmont Ave., Oakland)
Speaker: April Oristano, Rev. of Disciples of Christ
Explore the historical Jesus, and images of Jesus, as a way to discover your own personal relationship with Jesus.
Friday, December 12

GTU/DSPT Fall semester ends.

Final day to submit petition for incompletes for fall 2008 semester courses.

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

CALLS FOR PAPERS

Call for Submissions: The Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue
The Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue™ (JIRD) is pleased to issue a call for submissions for its inaugural edition. The Journal is a forum for academic, political, and social discussions related to the unique experiences and interactions of different religious traditions. Students, faculty, and alumni from seminaries of all affiliations are welcome to submit an original article. The deadline for submissions for the inaugural edition of the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue™ is January 30, 2009. See the attached file for more information.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Human Rights Delegations (Bosnia and Rwanda)
Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is accepting applications from young leaders (ages 18-30) for their Summer 2009 international human rights delegations to Bosnia and Rwanda. Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experiences in a complex and increasingly globalized world. Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities: site visits to local organizations, hands-on fieldwork projects, and a human rights training workshop with local youth activists. Application information is available at www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate. The deadline is January 30, 2009.
Bosnia (June 30-July 17, 2009)
Tuition: $2,750
This delegation will explore the roots of the conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation and peacebuilding as experienced in Bosnia.
Rwanda (June 27-July19, 2009)
Tuition: $2,250
This delegation will explore the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is attempting to rebuild today.