March 5: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
3. Calls for Papers
4. Summer Programs
5. Job Opportunities

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Arch & Vine Question of the Week
  Answer the Question of the Week here! Your answers will help DSPT serve you better! This week’s topic: the DSPT website! 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 once or twice a month (more frequently the more people respond). Our February winner is Mauricio Najarro! Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s Question of the Week! Your answers will help us better plan and schedule events in the future.
• Think you are graduating this spring?
  Your completed Petition to Graduate was due the first of the semester. Students will not be considered for faculty or board approval to graduate unless this form is submitted to Teresa Olson immediately. Please contact her at tolson@dspt.edu if you have any questions.
• Lose Your Bike?
  A blue and silver bike has been locked to our bike rack since before the semester started. If this is yours, please move it soon so that other people can use the space – at times the rack gets full and other people have no room to lock their bike because this one is being stored here! If the bike is not moved soon, we will have to assume that it has just been "dumped" here and take measures to remove it, which may not be good for your bike or your lock!
• 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!
• Volunteers Needed for Help with the Jean Porter Lecture on Thursday, March 12
  DSPT needs student volunteers to assist with set up, clean up, and photography at the Jean Porter Lecture on March 12. There will be a sign up sheet posted by the kitchen – please sign up if you can help! Questions? Contact Pete at pmacleod@dspt.edu.
• Saint Patrick’s Day Potluck: Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m.
  Join the DSPT community to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a potluck! Bring a disk from your country, region, or state… or just bring your favorite dish! DSPT will provide salad, dessert, and beverages. A sign-up sheet is posted near the kitchen. Drop-ins are also welcome. See you there!
• 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!
• Next Admissions Deadline: Wednesday, March 25

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Friday, March 6
  
  Human Rights Film Festival: Where the Water Meets the Sky
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  On behalf of the Faith in Human Rights Project you are cordially invited to the March 6th screening of Where the Water Meets the Sky. We are showing this film in conjunction with Camfed, an organization that is dedicated to fighting poverty and HIV/AIDS in rural Africa by educating girls and investing in their economic independence and leadership once they complete school.Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, and written by Jordan Roberts (March of the Penguins), Where the Water Meets the Sky tells the inspiring story of 23 women from a remote region of northern Zambia who are trained in film making.. In one of the poorest areas of the country, where women rarely have a chance to speak out, this courageous group produces a film about an issue that no one will discuss: the plight of young women orphaned by AIDS. Inspired by the strength of Penelop, a young woman who agrees to share her story on camera, the group becomes a force for change, showing how a single story can unite an entire community.
  Please join us for this important event and help us spread awareness concerning the important issues the film raises!
  
  
• Sunday, March 8
  
  "Threads That Bind": A Symposium on International Textiles by Women
  Time: 4:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1 & Galleria
  In conjunction with the Picturing Paradise exhibit (on display in the DSPT Galleria from January 26 to March 20), and in celebration of International Women’s Day, a symposium called Threads That Bind will be held on Sunday, March 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A panel of presenters will speak on the diverse expressions of women’s textiles from representative regions of the world and the evidence of spirituality manifested through these textiles by women in their Threads That Bind.
  Visit the website for the Faith in Human Rights Symposium for more information.
  
  
• Tuesday, March 10
  
  DSPT Mass & Lunch
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  
• Thursday, March 12
  
  Images of Our Lady Of Sorrows
  Time: 5:00 p.m.
  Location: FST Chapel
  Presented by Bonnie Hardwick, PhD, a graduate of FST.
  This Lenten presentation will explore the history, iconography, and devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, from the medieval Pieta through the New Mexican santos tradition. Included as well will be the relationship to orthodox icons, the revival of altars to La Dolorosa in Uruapan, Michoachan, and the image of Our Lady of Solitude.
  For more information, contact cronzani@fst.edu or 510-848-5232 ext. 14.
  
  Faith in Human Rights Lecture: Dr. Jean Porter (University of Notre Dame)
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT
  Dr. Jean Porter will be speaking on “The Natural Law and the Law of Nations: A Medieval Perspective on a Contemporary Dilemma.” Visit the website for the Faith in Human Rights Symposium for more information.
  
  
• Friday, March 13
  
  Philosophy Movie Night: The Host
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1

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

CALLS FOR PAPERS

• Call for Papers: DSPT’s Ad Gentes
  - Ad Gentes is the scholarly newsletter of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (DSPT). We invite submission of papers that reflect the mission statement of DSPT (http://dspt.edu/docs/about_us/mission.asp), especially in terms of the engagement with contemporary scholarship and culture using the tradition of classical philosophy and Catholic theology.
  - We accept papers year-round, but the deadline for our Fall 2009 issue is May 31, 2009.
  - Topics may include, but are not limited to: The application of the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas to a contemporary issue; focus upon developments in the academy that are pertinent to issues of faith and culture; philosophical, theological, scriptural contributions to understanding social, cultural issues; the impact of the culture upon developments in theology, philosophy, scriptural study.
  - Papers should be sent via e-mail to adgentes@dspt.edu.
  - Papers are limited to 3,500 words. They should be double spaced and typed in 12-point, standard, Times New Roman font. Citations should be included as endnotes and must include complete citation information, following Turabian standards. When titles are cited for the first time, the full reference should be provided; subsequent references to a previously cited title are provided with author and short title.
  - Papers should be accompanied by a short (100 words) biographical note about the author.

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 http://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.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Upcoming Teacher Job Fairs
  - Saturday, March 14: San Francisco Archdiocesan Secondary Teacher Job Fair
  - Saturday, April 4: Oakland Catholic School Staff Job Fair
• Web Site Development & Young Adult Outreach Contracted Position; California Catholic Conference Office of Restorative Justice
  - Function: This position is responsible for the development of web-based content and communications and outreach and education to young adults in Catholic communities throughout California and works under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Restorative Justice.
  - Terms: Contracted position. Anticipate that this is a one year assignment, but possibly longer. Occasional travel may be required within the state. Occasional weekend and evening hours required.
  - Responsibilities include: Developing and uploading web content for the restorejustice.com website. Collaborating with the Director of Restorative Justice to plan and implement a statewide outreach and education strategy for young adults. Building positive relationships with campus ministers, Directors of Restorative Justice and other constituencies as needed. Preparing and presenting informational sessions on Restorative Justice for young adults. Representing the Office of Restorative Justice at meetings and trainings. Maintaining and enhancing organizational systems to ensure appropriate data-collection regarding contacts, outreach efforts, referrals, etc. Creating a year-end report detailing activities, accomplishments, challenges and learning.
  - Required knowledge, skills, abilities: A background in Catholic institutional settings and a solid understanding of Catholic social teaching. Strong computer skills – web content interface, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Strong web-based research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and cold calls. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and maintain accountability systems. Bilingual a plus.
  - Send resume to: dmcdermott@cacatholic.org.