Thursday, January 29, 2009

January 29: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Important Announcements
  2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
  3. Scholarships and Fellowships
  4. 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! Please note: this week’s question is the same as last week. We only received a couple of responses and this is very important to know for the discussions we are currently having with the GTU about registration procedures. So, please take a minute to respond if you haven’t yet! Each week that you answer the Question of the Week, you will be entered in a raffle for some great prizes! Raffles will be held at the end of each month.
  • DSPT’s Bookstore on Amazon.com
    Do you generally buy your books online at Amazon.com instead of going to the bookstore? DSPT has created an online Amazon.com bookstore to make it easier to find your books! Also, a percentage of every purchase you make through the DSPT bookstore supports DSPT—an easy way to help the school out by doing something you’re already doing! Just click here to visit the DSPT online bookstore. On the left side of the online bookstore you will find a navigation box that includes a link to the Spring 2009 Courses as well as other sections that might include books of interest. If you click on Spring 2009 Courses a list of all the DSPT courses offered will open up below. Questions or problems? Contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
  • Student Job Opening: Student Services Assistant
    DSPT is looking for a student to assist with Student Services. This includes, among other things, managing the new Affiliate Marketing Program and assisting with events. A detailed job description and application are available from Elissa at the front desk. Applications are due February 13, 2009! If you have any questions, please email them to Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
  • Updated Student Handbook
    The most recently updated version of the Student Handbook is available on the Registrar’s page of the DSPT website. Attached to the Arch & Vine e-mail is a file listing all the sections that have been updated, for your convenience.
  • Scholarship Resources for GTU Graduate Students Workshop
    This workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 10 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. and repeated on Thursday, February 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Teaching Lab at the GTU Library. This workshop is designed to introduce students to key scholarship databases, application strategies, organizational tactics, and research/fellowship resources. To sign up for the workshop, call 510-649-2489 or e-mail scholarships@gtu.edu. Also: A recently initiated service through the GTU Financial Aid Office is personal assistance with scholarship and grant information tailored to your area of study. Please contact Rebecca Davis, Scholarship Research Assistant, at scholarships@gtu.edu for an appointment.
  • DSPT Grants and Scholarships
    If you are interested in receiving DSPT grants or scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year, please note that applications are due in the Admissions Office by March 15, 2009. Even if you have already been awarded grants or scholarships, you must apply again each academic year. Students must be in a DSPT degree program and take at least 9 units each semester to be eligible for grants and scholarships. Questions? Stop by the Admissions Office!
  • DSPT Recycles: Ink and Toner!
    In an effort to reduce waste, DSPT is recycling ink and toner cartridges! So, if you have any empty ink or toner cartridges from your printers at home, you can bring them to DSPT to be recycled! Bring your empty ink and toner cartridges and deposit them in the bin with the green lid next to the copy machine or give them to Elissa at the front desk. If you have any questions, e-mail Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
  • On Facebook?
    So are we! Join the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology group!

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

  • Friday, January 30

    General registration on WebAdvisor for Spring 2009 ends.

    Last day to register or receive approval for leave of absence without late fee.

    DSPT/GTU Intersession ends.


  • Monday, February 2

    DSPT/GTU classes begin.


  • Tuesday, February 3

    DSPT Mass & Lunch

    Time: 11:10 a.m.
    Location: DSPT Chapel & Galleria

    Post-Inaugural Panel: Lessons, Hopes, and Challenges
    Time: 6:00 p.m.
    Location: CDSP Common Room
    Intersections between Gender, Race, Religion, Orientation in the National and CA Election With Panelists Rosemary Radford Ruether, Joanne Parilli, Dante Quick, and Andrea Smith

  • Thursday, February 5

    The Future of Memory: Holocaust Education in the 21st Century
    Time: 5:30 p.m.
    Location: Dinner Boardroom, GTU Library (2nd Floor)
    Contact: cjs@gtu.edu
    Dr. Debbie Findling, will present her new scholarship, recently published in Teaching the Holocaust. Dr. Findling is a Holocaust educator and deputy director of the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund. Teaching the Holocaust, co-edited with Simone Schweber was written to help teachers guide their students in a process of synthesizing personal meaning from the Holocaust's historical narrative. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to the Center for Jewish Studies.

    Faith in Human Rights Opening Workshop
    Universal Declaration of Human Rights: What are human rights? How do we talk about human rights? What is the connection between religious freedom and human rights?

    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    Location: DSPT
    Moderator: Sr. Marianne Farina; Panelists: Judge John T. Noonan (United States Circuit Judge U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit), Imam Faheem Shuaibe (Masjid Waritheen Oakland, California), Rita Maran (University of California, Berkeley), Rabbi Menachem Creditor (Netivot Shalom Community, Berkeley, California), Rev. Hilary Martin (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology); Opening Narrative and Respondent: Interfaith Coalition for Contra Costa County and the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California

  • Friday, February 6

    CTNS Public Forum Book Launch Lecture: Saving Darwin: How to Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution

    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    Location: PSR Chapel
    Karl Giberson was raised in a fundamentalist parsonage and entered college in 1975 intending to become a creation scientist and join the fight against evolution. While studying science at college he became convinced that evolution was true and, with much struggle and angst, abandoned his childhood belief in creationism. Karl's personal story mirrors that of America in the decades since Darwinism came ashore and challenged the country's traditional creation story. Saving Darwin is the story of both Karl's personal struggle to make peace with evolution and that of a deeply religious country, as it engages the same struggle. Professor Karl Giberson is Professor of Physics at Eastern Nazarene College, an internationally known scholar of science-and-religion and one of America's leading participants in the creation/evolution controversy. This lecture is free and open to the public. Street parking is unlimited after 7:00 p.m. Copies of Saving Darwin: How to Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.ctns.org or call 510-848-8152.

  • Sunday, February 8

    Picturing Paradise Exhibition Lecture & Reception

    Time: 4:30 p.m.
    Location: DSPT
    Picturing Paradise is an exhibition featuring embroidered and appliquéd fabric pictures called Cuadros, created by women of Compacto Humano and Manos Ancashinas, two art cooperatives located in Pamplona Alta, a shantytown situated on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. The exhibition places emphasis on the women as artists and the way their art reflects a profound sense of resilience, spirituality, and hope despite the harsh conditions of their lives. The exhibition is the result of three commissioned projects which took place over three separate fieldwork trips to Peru. Hopes and Dreams (January 2006), consists of fifteen cuadros and depicts each woman’s personal aspirations for herself, for her family or for the world. Inspirations and Motivations (January 2007) illustrates narratives about each woman’s life and the individuals and the communities that sustain her. ¿Quien soy yo? (Who am I?), the most recent project (July 2008), reflects each woman’s self-perception and at the same time, the interconnectedness of her life with others. The Exhibit will be on display in the DSPT Galleria from January 26 through March 20 as part of the Faith in Human Rights Symposium. The opening reception for the Picturing Paradise exhibition will take place on Sunday, February 8 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the DSPT Galleria, with a presentation at 5:00 p.m. by Rebecca Berru Davis, GTU doctoral student in Art and Religion and curator of the exhibit.

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

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

  • 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.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

  • Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: Called to Communion, Called to Mission
    The Lay Centre in Rome is making available a wonderful educational opportunity from July 1-July 6, 2009, inspired by the U.S. Bishops’ document on lay ecclesial ministry, Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord. You can learn more about the Lay Centre by visiting www.laycentre.org. Information about this summer’s week-long seminar can be found at www.laycentre.org/coworkers09home.html and http://www.laycentre.org/Coworkers_2009.html.
    Additionally, the Lay Centre will offer four scholarships for full-time lay ministry students from the United States to participate in the seminar. The scholarships will cover the program fee ($750) and accommodations at the Lay Centre facility for up to eight nights.If you are interested, see Fr. Michael Sweeney and contact the Lay Centre at info@laycentre.org. The application deadline is March 25, 2009.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

January 22: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Important Announcements
  2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
  3. Scholarships and Fellowships
  4. Calls for Papers
  5. 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! Each week that you answer the Question of the Week, you will be entered in a raffle for some great prizes! Raffles will be held at the end of each month.
  • DSPT’s Bookstore on Amazon.com
    Do you generally buy your books online at Amazon.com instead of going to the bookstore? DSPT has created an online Amazon.com bookstore to make it easier to find your books! Just click here to visit the DSPT online bookstore. On the left side of the online bookstore you will find a navigation box that includes a link to the Spring 2009 Courses as well as other sections that might include books of interest. If you click on Spring 2009 Courses a list of all the DSPT courses offered will open up below. Questions or problems? Contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
  • Student Job Opening: Student Services Assistant
    DSPT is looking for a student to assist with Student Services. This includes, among other things, managing the new Affiliate Marketing Program and assisting with events. A detailed job description and application are available from Elissa at the front desk. Applications are due February 13, 2009! If you have any questions, please email them to Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
  • Updated Student Handbook
    The most recently updated version of the Student Handbook is available on the Registrar’s page of the DSPT website. Attached to the Arch & Vine e-mail is a file listing all the sections that have been updated, for your convenience.
  • DSPT Grants and Scholarships
    If you are interested in receiving DSPT grants or scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year, please note that applications are due in the Admissions Office by March 15, 2009. Even if you have already been awarded grants or scholarships, you must apply again each academic year. Students must be in a DSPT degree program and take at least 9 units each semester to be eligible for grants and scholarships. Questions? Stop by the Admissions Office!
  • DSPT Recycles: Ink and Toner!
    In an effort to reduce waste, DSPT is recycling ink and toner cartridges! So, if you have any empty ink or toner cartridges from your printers at home, you can bring them to DSPT to be recycled! Bring your empty ink and toner cartridges and deposit them in the bin with the green lid next to the copy machine or give them to Elissa at the front desk. If you have any questions, e-mail Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
  • On Facebook?
    So are we! Join the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology group!

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

  • TONIGHT

    Movie and Discussion:
    Ten Canoes
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    Location: DSPT Classroom 1
    Join Fr. Hilary Martin for a discussion and showing of the movie Ten Canoes, a movie about Aboriginal life in 1000 B.C.

  • Saturday, January 24

    Walk for Life West Coast 2009
    Join upwards of 25,000 pro-lifers for the 5th Annual Walk for Life in San Francisco as we peacefully proclaim our message that abortion hurts women and we all deserve better than abortion. For more information, visit www.walkforlifewc.com.

  • Monday, January 26

    General registration on WebAdvisor for Spring 2009 begins.

    DSPT faculty advisors available during posted hours (through January 30).

    Yuck, It’s Monday: Coffee, Bagels, Cream Cheese, and Time Together

    Time: 9:00 – 10:30 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.

    All School Wine & Cheese
    Time: 5:00 p.m.
    Location: DSPT Galleria
    Come join other current students, faculty, and staff to meet the new students who are starting at DSPT this spring semester.

  • Tuesday, January 27

    M.A. Thesis Workshop

    Time: 1:00 p.m.
    Location: DSPT Classroom 1
    Open to all DSPT & GTU M.A. students, this workshop will review the basic requirements for the M.A. programs. Its purpose is to help students plan their time so as to maximize the benefits of the program, and gain the most help from the faculty. For more information, contact Fr. Chris Renz at crenz@dspt.edu.

  • Tuesday, January 27 – Friday, January 29

    Behold... A New Thing: Emerging Expressions of Faithfulness — 2009 Earl Lectures

    Location: Ecumenical Center of Berkeley, 2401 Scenic Avenue
    There is something new emerging inside, alongside, and even outside the familiar institutions and expressions of Christianity in North America. What will this “new thing” be, and how will it affect the traditional church? The 2009 Earl Lectures, to be held on the Pacific School of Religion campus January 27-29, 2009, will provide an opportunity to experience and reflect critically on new forms of spirituality and worship associated with the emerging church. The program includes three days of public lectures and workshops open to people in ministry and the general public. It will be led by three “emerging church” figures, Jay Bakker, Bruce Reyes-Chow, and Karen Ward; and by scholars Gerardo Marti and PSR's Boyung Lee. They will guide exploration of popular culture, generational change, and religious innovation in North America. There will also be a screening of the new film, The Ordinary Radicals, a feature-length documentary about “a conspiracy of faith in the margins of empire." For more information, including speakers, schedule of events, workshops, directions to campus, and press release, click here or call 510/849-8218 or 800/999-0528, ext. 8218. You may register online, by mail or fax to 415/276-2399, or by calling 877/365-3836 (between 8 am-6 pm PST, M-F).

  • Wednesday, January 28

    Emmaus Road Initiative Session: Why Did it Take the Incarnation to Save Us?
    Time: 7:00 p.m.
    Location: DSPT Classroom 1
    What we know by faith is real knowledge, even though this knowledge was not acquired scientifically or according to strictly secular rationality. What we know by faith is that we have been saved from sin and death by the Incarnation, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. In this session of the E.R.I. we will reflect on the Incarnation. The Milky Way is an Intergalactic Nazareth if ever there was one, as insignificant in cosmic terms as is our solar system within it. How laughable it is to think – murmur the skeptics – that God – if there is one – would be the least bit interested in the biochemical and moral anomalies in this remote region of a remote galaxy. To which Christians respond: This is how the biblical God has always done things. Why did it take the Incarnation to save us?The Emmaus Road Initiative presentations are made by Gil Bailie, an author, lecturer, and the founder and president of The Cornerstone Forum. Visit http://www.test-cornerstone.org/VENUES/Berkeley-Dominican-School.html for information on the Emmaus Road Initiative.

  • Thursday, January 29 – Sunday, February 1

    World Student Christian Federation Conference

    There is still time to register for the WSCF conference, “Raising New Prophets, Arising of a Movement” to be held in San Francisco. Work with campus ministries and student groups who thirst for opportunities to construct relationships, build peace among nations, foster economic opportunities for everybody and promote racial, environmental and gender justice. Discuss activism within academia and the role of students in promoting social change at home and abroad. The WSCF is a space to explore creative worship, pursue faith-based peace and social justice, read the Gospel critically to learn new theological insights. This is also the launch of the new WSCF-NA, the North American region on a global federation of Christian Student Movements spread around the globe that come together to combine faith and social justice. For more information and an application, contact wscfna@gmail.com.

  • Friday, January 30

    General registration on WebAdvisor for Spring 2009 ends.

    Last day to register or receive approval for leave of absence without late fee.

    DSPT/GTU Intersession ends.

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

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

  • Datatel Scholarship
    Any outstanding student who is currently attending the GTU or a GTU member school is encouraged to apply for at least one of the three different scholarship opportunities through the Datatel Scholars Foundation. Both full- and part-time students (at least six credit hours/term, at most schools) are welcome to apply. Scholarship opportunities are open to all certificate or degree seeking students.
    Online application and two recommendations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. EST on January 30, 2009.
    If you have any questions about the process, refer to the Student FAQ page.

  • 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.

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 file attached to the Arch & Vine e-mail 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.

  • Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: Called to Communion, Called to Mission
    The Lay Centre in Rome is making available a wonderful educational opportunity from July 1-July 6, 2009, inspired by the U.S. Bishops’ document on lay ecclesial ministry, Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord. You can learn more about the Lay Centre by visiting www.laycentre.org. Information about this summer’s week-long seminar can be found at www.laycentre.org/coworkers09home.html and http://www.laycentre.org/Coworkers_2009.html.
    Additionally, the Lay Centre will offer four scholarships for full-time lay ministry students from the United States to participate in the seminar. The scholarships will cover the program fee ($750) and accommodations at the Lay Centre facility for up to eight nights.If you are interested, see Fr. Michael Sweeney and contact the Lay Centre at info@laycentre.org. The application deadline is March 25, 2009.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

January 15: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Important Announcements
  2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
  3. Scholarships and Fellowships
  4. 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! Each week that you answer the Question of the Week, you will be entered in a raffle for some great prizes! Raffles will be held at the end of each month.
  • DSPT Recycles: Ink and Toner!
    In an effort to reduce waste, DSPT is recycling ink and toner cartridges! So, if you have any empty ink or toner cartridges from your printers at home, you can bring them to DSPT to be recycled! Bring your empty ink and toner cartridges and deposit them in the bin with the green lid next to the copy machine or give them to Elissa at the front desk. If you have any questions, e-mail Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
  • ATTENTION STUDENTS: DSPT Grants and Scholarships
    If you are interested in receiving DSPT grants or scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year, please note that applications are due in the Admissions Office by March 15, 2009. Even if you have already been awarded grants or scholarships, you must apply again each academic year. Students must be in a DSPT degree program and take at least 9 units each semester to be eligible for grants and scholarships. Questions? Stop by the Admissions Office!
  • Student Job Opening: Student Services Assistant
    DSPT is looking for a student to assist with Student Services. This includes, among other things, managing the new Affiliate Marketing Program and assisting with events. A detailed job description and application are available from Elissa at the front desk. Applications are due February 13, 2009! If you have any questions, please email them to Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
  • On Facebook?
    So are we! Join the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology group!
  • World Student Christian Federation Conference
    There is still time to register for the WSCF conference, “Raising New Prophets, Arising of a Movement” to be held in San Francisco January 29 through February 1, 2009. Work with campus ministries and student groups who thirst for opportunities to construct relationships, build peace among nations, foster economic opportunities for everybody and promote racial, environmental and gender justice. Discuss activism within academia and the role of students in promoting social change at home and abroad. The WSCF is a space to explore creative worship, pursue faith-based peace and social justice, read the Gospel critically to learn new theological insights. This is also the launch of the new WSCF-NA, the North American region on a global federation of Christian Student Movements spread around the globe that come together to combine faith and social justice. For more information and an application, contact wscfna@gmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

  • Sunday, January 18

    Il Ghetto: Forging Italian Jewish Identities 1516-1870
    Time: 2:00 p.m.
    Location: Museo ItaloAmericano (Building C, Fort Mason Center, Marina Boulevard at Buchanan Street, San Francisco)
    Join a guided tour at the Museo ItaloAmericano, led by the exhibit's curator, JDP student David M. Rosenberg-Wohl. Il Ghetto is an original documentary exhibit with vivid images and rare Italian Judaica, manuscripts, and ceramics, telling the story of resistance, creativity, and cultural interaction that shaped Jewish experience in Italy's Age of the Ghetto. Admission is free. For more information or to RSVP, contact cjs@gtu.edu. Read the article by the San Francisco Chronicle here.

  • Monday, January 19

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Academic and Administrative holiday; DSPT closed.


  • Tuesday, January 20

    Instruction begins at UCB.

    Presidential Inauguration Viewing at DSPT
    Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Location: DSPT Classroom 1
    We will be streaming the Presidential Inauguration in Classroom 1. Stop by to watch with your fellow students, faculty, and staff!

    Presidential Inauguration Viewing at PSR
    Time: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Location: PSR D’Autremont Hall
    GTU community members are welcome to join PSR in a viewing of the Presidential Inauguration. The CNN broadcast will be projected on a large screen in the PSR dining hall with coffee, beverages, and snacks. Please join us for a part or all of the broadcast!

  • Thursday, January 22

    Movie and Discussion:
    Ten Canoes
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    Location: DSPT Classroom 1
    Join Fr. Hilary Martin for a discussion and showing of the movie Ten Canoes, a movie about Aboriginal life in 1000 B.C.

  • Saturday, January 24

    Walk for Life West Coast 2009

    Join upwards of 25,000 pro-lifers for the 5th Annual Walk for Life in San Francisco as we peacefully proclaim our message that abortion hurts women and we all deserve better than abortion. For more information, visit www.walkforlifewc.com.

  • Monday, January 26

    All School Wine & Cheese

    Time: 5:00 p.m.
    Location: DSPT Galleria
    Come join other current students, faculty, and staff to meet the new students who are starting at DSPT this spring semester.

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

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

  • Datatel Scholarship
    Any outstanding student who is currently attending the GTU or a GTU member school is encouraged to apply for at least one of the three different scholarship opportunities through the Datatel Scholars Foundation. Both full- and part-time students (at least six credit hours/term, at most schools) are welcome to apply. Scholarship opportunities are open to all certificate or degree seeking students.
    Online application and two recommendations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. EST on January 30, 2009.
    If you have any questions about the process, refer to the Student FAQ page.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

  • Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: Called to Communion, Called to Mission
    The Lay Centre in Rome is making available a wonderful educational opportunity from July 1-July 6, 2009, inspired by the U.S. Bishops’ document on lay ecclesial ministry, Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord. You can learn more about the Lay Centre by visiting www.laycentre.org. Information about this summer’s week-long seminar can be found at www.laycentre.org/coworkers09home.html and http://www.laycentre.org/Coworkers_2009.html.
    Additionally, the Lay Centre will offer four scholarships for full-time lay ministry students from the United States to participate in the seminar. The scholarships will cover the program fee ($750) and accommodations at the Lay Centre facility for up to eight nights.If you are interested, see Fr. Michael Sweeney and contact the Lay Centre at info@laycentre.org. The application deadline is March 25, 2009.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

January 13: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of January 13, 2009

Coordinator, Youth and Young Adult Ministry - Department for Evangelization and Catechesis

The youth and young adult ministry coordinator assists, resources, and promotes ministry programs for and with youth and young adults in the parishes and institutions of the diocese. The coordinator offers training, consultation, and resources to ministry leaders, plans and directs diocesan youth and young adult events, provides direct-service training to youth and young adult leaders in their peer communities, and assists in assessing and acquiring programs and resources for adolescent catechesis and youth and young adult ministry. A master’s degree and fluency in written and spoken Spanish is preferred. View a complete position description and list of candidate requirements and preferences at www.oakdiocese.org/pastoral/.

Salary information: Professional/Exempt (E-5), Full Time

Applications will be taken until position is filled.

Send resume and letter of interest to:
Keith Borchers
Director, Department for Evangelization and Catechesis
Diocese of Oakland
2121 Harrison St., Ste. 100.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-893-4711 Fax: 510-272-0738
kborchers@oakdiocese.org

Administrative Assistant, Department of Pastoral Planning & Stewardship

The Department of Pastoral Planning and Stewardship is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform administrative and clerical support services, as well as handle details of a confidential nature; operate with great latitude for independent judgment and initiative; and use PC equipment in performing assigned tasks. This position often serves as first-line of contact for the parishes in a client-centered approach. A minimum of 2-3 years secretarial or related experience is required; some knowledge of Diocesan structures, parishes and operations; knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet; and fluent in written and spoken Spanish. The position is full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) with benefits and is classified as N-7 with a salary of $17.49-19.04/hr. To view the complete job description, please go to http://www.oakdiocese.org/ and click on job opportunities. To apply for this position, please submit resume and letter of intent to Dr. Penny Pendola, Director of Human Resources, 2121, Harrison Street, Suite 100, Oakland, Ca 94612.

Principal - Moreau Catholic High School, Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward is launching a search for Principal, to begin July 1, 2009. Ideal candidates will be Catholic, demonstrate a commitment to sustaining and modeling the values of Catholic educational leadership, possess prior administrative experience as a principal or assistant principal, and have earned a masters degree or doctorate and valid teaching and administrative credentials. More details are available at the school’s website, http://www.moreaucatholic.org/. Please send letters of interest and resumes to Mr. Terry Lee, President, at tlee@moreaucatholic.org by January 23, 2009.

Family Service Counselor - Catholic Funeral, Cremation, and Cemetery Services

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Oakland is seeking an organized and professional individual to fill a Family Service Counselor position. Work involves doing outreach presentations at parishes and meeting with families at the cemeteries on an individual basis. The work schedule includes alternate weekends. Some sales background with strong ministry interest is important. Fluency in a second language is also very beneficial. We offer competitive salary, incentive, and comprehensive company benefits. Candidates who feel they are qualified and would like to be considered should send, fax, or email a resume to Ann Marie Baatz, Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services, P.O. Box 488, 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549, phone 925-946-1440, fax 925-946-1449, email AnnMarieB@catholiccemeteries.org.

Family Funeral Service Planner - Catholic Funeral, Cremation, and Cemetery Services

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Oakland is seeking two individuals to serve as Family Funeral Service Planners. Helping families pre-plan funeral arrangements provides peace of mind and reduces the stress on families when a death occurs. We are seeking mature, active Catholics We are seeking mature, active Catholics with sales and customer service experience and a strong desire to serve. Ideal candidates need not have a background with funeral homes or cemeteries. The position offers flexible hours although it is a full time position. Excellent benefits and compensation package with high earnings potential. Bilingual is a plus. Insurance license helpful. Full training. Locations in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Please send, fax, or email a resume to Ann Marie Baatz, Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services, P.O. Box 488, 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549, phone 925-946-1440, fax 925-946-1449, email AnnMarieB@catholiccemeteries.org.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

January 6: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of January 6, 2009

Family Service Counselor - Catholic Funeral, Cremation, and Cemetery Services, Lafayette

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Oakland is seeking an organized and professional individual to fill a Family Service Counselor position. Work involves doing outreach presentations at parishes and meeting with families at the cemeteries on an individual basis. The work schedule includes alternate weekends. Some sales background with strong ministry interest is important. Fluency in a second language is also very beneficial. We offer competitive salary, incentive, and comprehensive company benefits. Candidates who feel they are qualified and would like to be considered should send, fax, or email a resume to Ann Marie Baatz, Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services, P.O. Box 488, 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549, phone 925-946-1440, fax 925-946-1449, email AnnMarieB@catholiccemeteries.org.

Family Funeral Service Planner - Catholic Funeral, Cremation, and Cemetery Services, Lafayette

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Oakland is seeking two individuals to serve as Family Funeral Service Planners. Helping families pre-plan funeral arrangements provides peace of mind and reduces the stress on families when a death occurs. We are seeking mature, active Catholics with prior experience in customer service or sales, with a strong desire to serve. Ideal candidates often have no background with funeral homes or cemeteries and typically come out of the professional world. The position offers flexible hours although it is a full time position. Excellent benefits and compensation package with high earnings potential. Bilingual is a plus. Insurance license helpful. Full training. Locations in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Please send, fax, or email a resume to Ann Marie Baatz, Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services, P.O. Box 488, 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549, phone 925-946-1440, fax 925-946-1449, email AnnMarieB@catholiccemeteries.org.