March 26: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines

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: how can DSPT and the GTU better save money or increase revenue in the future? Don’t forget to submit your name to be included in the raffle! 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). Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s Question of the Week! It seems that most people planned to study during the Spring Recess; hope you were as productive as you wanted to be!
• Think you are graduating this spring?
  Remember that Friday, April 3 is the deadline to file completed and approved copies of DSPT MA theses, GTU MA theses, and certification of satisfactory completion of the oral examination for DSPT MA (Theology) Comprehensive for spring graduation.
• Dissertation Writing Workshop (Also Helpful for M.A. Theses)
  The GTU Doctoral Student Professional Development Program is running a workshop on Dissertation Writing Strategies on Wednesday, April 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in CDSP Classroom 113. Dorothy Duff Brown will lead the annual workshop and will give you a valuable approach to organizing your project. Lunch will be provided. A $35 fee is required. Please register with and pay your fee to Fredonia Thompson, GTU Receptionist and Student Affairs Office Manager (fthompson@gtu.edu), by Wednesday, April 1.
• Volunteers Needed for the Alemany Dinner on Saturday, April 18
  Please join the DSPT community in honoring Fr. Tommy Hayes, Fr. Vincent Lopez, and Fr. Martin Walsh at this year’s Alemany dinner by volunteering to help with the event. We need:
  § Friday set-up and decorating from 2-6 p.m. – 2 volunteers
  § Saturday prep from 2-4 p.m. –2 volunteers
  § Saturday cooks from 9 a.m. to noon – 6 volunteers
  § Saturday greeters/ushers – 6 volunteers
  § Saturday bartenders/wine servers during reception – 6 volunteers
  § Saturday food/wine/coffee servers during dinner – 11-13 volunteers
  § Saturday clean up from 9-11 p.m. – 8-10 volunteers
  If you can help, e-mail Ciel at mmahoney@dspt.edu.
• On Facebook?
  So are we! Join the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology group!

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Saturday, March 28
  
  Lenten Retreat: Contemplative Prayer with Scripture
  Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  Location: First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley (2407 Dana St., Room G213)
  Retreat, refresh, rest, reflect, repent, remember, and renew. Step back from the usual rush of life’s demands in order to see yourself and God more clearly. Lent is a time of slowing our pace to remember Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, God's amazing grace for our souls and the world. Again and again, we open our hearts to receive this gift.Susan S. Phillips (Ph.D.) is executive director of New College Berkeley, teaches Christian spirituality at the GTU and other seminaries, and is a spiritual director. She is the author of a new book, "Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction".For additional program information and to register, visit the New College Berkeley website.
  
  
• Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1
  
  ATS/WASC Capacity and Preparatory Review Site Visit
  
  
• Monday, March 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.
  
  
• Tuesday, March 31
  
  DSPT Mass & Lunch
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Theology of the Body Study Group
  Human Love in the Divine Plan: “on earth as it is in heaven”
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Conference Room
  A new discussion group is reading through John Paul II’s revolutionary teaching on the Theology of the Body. For more information, contact Ed at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org or Br. Dominic David at dominic.david.op@gmail.com.
  
  
• Friday, April 3
  
  Deadline to file completed and approved copies of GTU MA theses or certification of oral examination forms for MABL candidates for Spring graduation.
  
  Deadline to file completed and approved copies of theses for DSPT MA (research emphasis) or certification of satisfactory completion of the oral examination for DSPT MA (comprehensive emphasis) for Spring graduation.
  
  Mindful of Our Dignity: The Human Person and Scotus’s Moral Perspective
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: PSR Chapel
  Join FST for a talk by Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ (Kenan B. Osborne, OFM Distinguished Visiting Professor of Systematic Theology). A reception will follow at FST.
  
  Human Rights Film Festival: Red Terror on the Amber Coast
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  Film by Fr. Ken Gumbert, OP (DSPT Alum) and Fr. David O’Rourke, OP
  Red Terror on the Amber Coast documents the fifty-year-long struggle between the people of Lithuania and the Soviet KGB and their predecessors to impose Soviet control on a free and democratic, Western republic. Using filmed interview, archival photos and newsreel footage, it describes Stalin’s use of state-sponsored terror to destroy opposition, collectivize agriculture and industry, and create a single social class all under party control. Some interview record the long-term, armed resistance by organized partisans to the KGB and its troops. Others describe their experiences – as adults and children – of arrest, imprisonment, deportation to Siberia and the Arctic Coast, and years as slave laborers in the mines and forests of the Far East. Visit the website for the Faith in Human Rights Symposium for more information about the Human Rights Film Festival.
  
  
• Saturday, April 4
  
  Darwin’s Gift to Science and Religion Research Conference
  Time: 10:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  Location: GTU Library, Dinner Board Room
  A conference with Dr. Francisco J. Ayala, with responses by John Braverman, Chris Doran, Joshua M. Moritz, Oliver Putz, and Robert John Russell. To register for the conference, box lunch, or for more information, visit www.ctns.org/jkr_fellow.html or call CTNS at 510-848-8152. Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited.
  
  Endowment/Stewardship Lunch and Workshop
  Time: 9:45 a.m.
  Location: PLTS
  The students and staff of PLTS would like to invite all of the GTU up to PLTS for lunch and a workshop about endowments and stewardship. In times of economic hardships, these kinds of conversations and explorations of our theology of stewardship are of great importance. The morning will be part practical education, part hands-on experience, and part conversation and relationship.An organic lunch will be provided at 1:00 p.m. As part of the hands-on process, we are asking each person to bring ten dollars for a fun activity. All money will be matched and donated to three local charities. No one will be refused for lack of funds!If you have any questions, contact Sara Pearson at thesarap@hotmail.com.

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

March 19: 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! This week’s topic: Spring Recess! 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). Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s Question of the Week! Your answers will help us select the events we promote in the Arch & Vine.
• 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. Also, remember that Friday, April 3 is the deadline to file completed and approved copies of DSPT MA theses, GTU MA theses, and certification of satisfactory completion of the oral examination for DSPT MA (Theology) Comprehensive for spring graduation.
• New DSPT Brochure!
  If you haven’t seen it already, DSPT has a new brochure that we are sending to prospective students! Come take a look at it at the front desk.
• 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!
• Student Job Opportunity: Resident Ministry Interns at USF
  The University of San Francisco has openings for Resident Ministry Interns for the 2009-2010 academic year. These positions are part-time (15 hours per week), ten month appointments, and include work in the University Residence Halls and with the programs of the University Ministry Office. A Bachelor's degree is required. Preference is given to those working toward a master's degree and to those with ministerial experience that would effectively transfer to the mission and work of a Jesuit University. Interested candidates should contact Don Crean, Associate Director of University Ministry at crean@usfca.edu, or at 415-422-4463.
• Student Job Opportunity: Head Sacristan at Newman Hall/Holy Spirit Church
  The Head Sacristan at Newman provides support for clergy, staff, and volunteer Sacristans. The candidate must be able to adapt to the liturgical life of the parish, be flexible, and enjoy collaborating easily with a diversity of people. This position requires moderate physical activity including lifting, climbing stairs, bending, and using ladders. The position would be approximately 10-12 hours per week: flexible hours on Monday and either Friday or Saturday, and other days as desired. Extra hours are required during the Christmas and Easter seasons and on special occasions. The Sacristan will also coordinate occasional weddings and funerals (extra remuneration is paid for these). Salary is $12.50/hour. For further information or to apply, please contact the Coordinator of Liturgy, Colleen Lenord at colleenlenord@gmail.com or 510-848-7812, ext. 216.
• Books for Seminary in Vietnam
  Recently the Church in Vietnam was allow to open a theology seminary in Hue, Vietnam. Since the Church cannot publish books without government permits, the seminary is in great need of theological/philosophical/spiritual books for scholarship and research (dictionaries and biblical commentaries are their primary choices). If you have any used books you would like to donate to their library, please contact Sr. Rosaline L. Nguyen at 510-628-2153 or e-mail rnguyen@oakdiocese.org. Your contribution will definitely be treasured and put to good use.
• On Facebook?
  So are we! Join the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology group!
• Next Admissions Deadline: Wednesday, March 25

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• TONIGHT
  
  Faith in Human Rights Workshop: Dialogue and Discussion about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT
  Moderator: Susan Manuso (JSTB)
  Panelists: Aysha Hidayatullah (USF), Marion Grau (CDSP); and Rachel Biale (Progressive Jewish Alliance)
  Opening Narrative: Kique Bazan (co-founder and the VP of International Projects for the Not For Sale Campaign to fight the global slave trade)Respondent: Colleen Knutsen (Respect Life Ministry, Oakland Diocese and DSPT alumna)
  
  
• Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27: Spring Recess
  
  
• Tuesday, March 24
  
  East Bay Theology on Tap: “Don’t Taze Me, Bro!” And If You Do, Get It Right! Violence in Oakland and what churches can do to bring healing
  Time: Happy Hour at 7:00 p.m., Speaker at 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Kerry House (4092 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland)
  Speaker: Fr. Jayson J. Landeza (Pastor, St. Columbia)
  Violence has taken a toll in Oakland neighborhoods. A Catholic priest service within law enforcement and the impoverished flatlands of Oakland gives his perspective and discusses solutions and how to get involved.
  
  
• Wednesday, March 25
  
  Emmaus Road Initiative Session: Why did it take the Resurrection to save us?
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  Without the bodily Resurrection of Christ, Christianity would not exist, and where this article of faith is diminished – by condescendingly referring, for instance, to Resurrection “experiences” – faith itself slowly dissolves or degenerates into some form of Gnosticism. The antidote to this and the key to rediscovering the world-transforming meaning of the Resurrection is to recognize its Trinitarian backdrop, and for that we will turn to the Holy Saturday theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar.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.
  
  
• Saturday, March 28
  
  Lenten Retreat: Contemplative Prayer with Scripture
  Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  Location: First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley (2407 Dana St., Room G213)
  Retreat, refresh, rest, reflect, repent, remember, and renew. Step back from the usual rush of life’s demands in order to see yourself and God more clearly. Lent is a time of slowing our pace to remember Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, God's amazing grace for our souls and the world. Again and again, we open our hearts to receive this gift.Susan S. Phillips (Ph.D.) is executive director of New College Berkeley, teaches Christian spirituality at the GTU and other seminaries, and is a spiritual director. She is the author of a new book, "Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction".For additional program information and to register, visit the New College Berkeley website.
  
  
• Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1
  
  ATS/WASC Capacity and Preparatory Review Site Visit

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

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• SPENDonLIFE Scholarship Program
  The SPENDonLIFE College Scholarship Program offers financial assistance for college students who are unable to obtain student loans due to the recent credit crunch or their personal credit history. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 a year. Applicants must be enrolled in full-time study. Full details and application materials are available at http://students.spendonlife.com/scholarship.

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.

March 17: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of March 17, 2009

Office Manager/Director of Student Services - Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Berkeley
As Office Manager, provides varied, complex, and confidential office administrative support to school faculty and staff and performs related work as required. As Director of Student Services, manages all related services critical to the personal, social, and career development of the student body; assesses student needs in order to ensure that Student Services meets the needs of our student population; and designs and implements programs that foster student life.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; excellent verbal and written communication skills; good organizational and planning skills; ability to use standard office equipment; knowledge of the organization and functions of an institution of higher education (specific knowledge of the Graduate Theological Union is preferred); high level of computer expertise, especially in word-processing, e-mail, and data input (experience in current Windows, Office, Excel, and Outlook required; experience in PowerPoint, Access, Colleague, InDesign, and web publication software is an asset); experience in leadership and project implementation (experience in event planning and knowledge of Catholic liturgical practices are preferred); ability to collaborate and work as part of a team; ability to work some evenings and weekends for events (as needed); problem-solving and decision-making abilities; and ability to lift and carry items up to twenty (20) pounds.

Salary Information: Exempt. Benefits available.

Position Begins: May 1, 2009

Contact:
Send an application letter, with resume and two (2) references by April 1, 2009 to:
Peter MacLeod
Vice-President of Administration
Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
2301 Vine Street
Berkeley, California 94708

Application letters may also be sent via e-mail to emccormack@dspt.edu.

March 12: 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: events posted in Arch & Vine! 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). Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s Question of the Week! Your answers will help us as we move forward with plans to redo the DSPT website.
  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. Also, remember that Friday, April 3 is the deadline to file completed and approved copies of DSPT MA theses, GTU MA theses, and certification of satisfactory completion of the oral examination for DSPT MA (Theology) Comprehensive for spring graduation.
• 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 or just show up early 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!
• On Facebook?
  So are we! Join the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology group!
• Next Admissions Deadline: Wednesday, March 25

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• TONIGHT
  
  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
  
  
• Saturday, March 14
  
  Jane Austen's Prayers: Repentance in Her Written Prayers, in Her Novels, and in Their Recent Film Adaptations
  Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  Location: First Covenant Church of Oakland (4000 Redwood Rd., Room 103)
  Repentance and forgiveness are important motifs in Austen's work. This class will look at the source of their significance in her Christian faith, exemplified by the prayers she composed, and illustrated in her novels and their film versions. Margaret McBride Horwitz (Ph.D.) is an independent scholar with a doctorate in film studies from UCLA and visiting professor of Christianity and Literature at New College Berkeley.
  Please visit the New College website for additional program and registration information.
  
  
• Sunday, March 15
  
  DSPT scholarship applications for Fall semester due.
  
  
• Tuesday, March 17
  
  DSPT Mass & Lunch
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Theology of the Body Study Group
  Human Love in the Divine Plan: “on earth as it is in heaven”
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Conference Room
  A new discussion group is reading through John Paul II’s revolutionary teaching on the Theology of the Body. For more information, contact Ed at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org or Br. Dominic David at dominic.david.op@gmail.com.
  
  
• Wednesday, March 18
  
  Dumb Ox Theological Forum: Women’s Ordination & Popular American Culture
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Galleria
  Appealing to the Catholic Church’s claim to postulating a reasonable faith, the conversation of women’s ordination is one that requires more than a silencing amongst the concerned faithful. Recognizing equality of believers in the body of Christ, this presentation will seek to probe deeper into the Catholic historical tradition to answer social concerns of equal rights in the economy of salvation. Inviting concerns and insights, this meeting does not seek an answer to the complex question of women’s ordination, but seeks to understand the American context in which the desire for women’s ordination arose. Exploring a feminist ethic valuing difference rather than sameness, conversation of equality will be directed towards establishing a point of conversation between “sacred” and secular feminist ethics.
  Presentation will be followed by an open discussion. The wine, beer, sodas, and snacks are free!
  
  
• Thursday, March 19
  
  Faith in Human Rights Workshop: Dialogue and Discussion about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT
  Moderator: Susan Manuso (JSTB)
  Panelists: Aysha Hidayatullah (USF), Marion Grau (CDSP); and Rachel Biale (Progressive Jewish Alliance)
  Opening Narrative: Kique Bazan (co-founder and the VP of International Projects for the Not For Sale Campaign to fight the global slave trade)
  Respondent: Colleen Knutsen (Respect Life Ministry, Oakland Diocese and DSPT alumna)

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

• Student Job Opportunity: Resident Ministry Interns at USF
  The University of San Francisco has openings for Resident Ministry Interns for the 2009-2010 academic year. These positions are part-time (15 hours per week), ten month appointments, and include work in the University Residence Halls and with the programs of the University Ministry Office. A Bachelor's degree is required. Preference is given to those working toward a master's degree and to those with ministerial experience that would effectively transfer to the mission and work of a Jesuit University. Interested candidates should contact Don Crean, Associate Director of University Ministry at crean@usfca.edu, or at 415-422-4463.
• 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.

March 10: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of March 10, 2009

Assistant Superintendent – School Department, Diocese of Oakland
The basic functions of the assistant superintendent are to provide vision, resources, and support to administrators, teachers, and staffs for effective Catechetical formation so they will be effective catechists who will lead students to know Christ and live their faith as Catholics; provide leadership for the integration of Catholic “faith and culture” throughout the curriculum; provide vision, resources, research, and support to principals, teachers and staffs for effective professional development that will ensure that each child can reach God-given potential; articulate and provide vision, research, resource and support on leadership for effective student assessment; provide vision, resources, research and support for planning, learning environments that are conducive to formation in the Faith and effective learning for all students; and collaborate with and support DCS in all endeavors to further the mission of Catholic education in the Diocese of Oakland.

The assistant superintendent will advise the Superintendent of Schools, principals, and pastors on matters relating to catechetical formation, professional development, and student assessment for administrators, teachers and staff; collaborate with the Department of Evangelization and Catechesis and provide resources and professional development to administrators and teachers to obtain Catechetical certification; coordinate and lead the professional development committee in researching, planning,g and sharing effective professional development with principals and teachers to ensure high achievement for all students; coordinate and lead the new teacher program, annual administrator conferences, and diocesan-wide Catholic school staff professional development days; coordinate effective use of federal programs (NCLB) for professional development for each school; coordinate standardized testing program and effective use of test results/assessment to improve instruction and student learning; lead and support development of Diocesan-wide benchmark assessments of student achievement to improve student learning; lead special needs boards, (elementary and secondary) to advocate, support, and provide resources so students with learning differences are served effectively in our schools; visit schools to observe educational programs and support staff in providing effective learning experiences for students participate in Diocesan School Board meetings and committees; participate in meeting of DCS teams and colleagues and support all endeavors of DCS; perform all other duties as assigned by the superintendent to fulfill the mission of Catholic education in the Diocese of Oakland.

Candidate is required to be a practicing Catholic who supports, lives, and communicates the teachings of the Catholic Church; have a BA and CA Teaching Credential, Catechist Certification, five years experience as an administrator in Catholic Schools, and leadership experience in professional development for administrators, teachers, and staffs of Catholic schools; have proven knowledge of catechetical certification requirements and national staff development standards; have leadership skills in professional development, knowledge of effective use of assessment for instruction, experience in supporting students with special needs, and strong organizational, confidentiality, and communication skills; have the ability to provide personal transportation and possess a valid CDL and verification of auto insurance; and have the availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

It is preferred that the candidate have an MA, Administrative Credential, and be a Master Catechist.

Position Rating: E-8
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2009

Please send letter of intent and resume to
Penny Pendola, Ed.D.
Diocese of Oakland
Department Of Human Resources
2121 Harrison Street, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612
510-267-8359, FAX 510-763-8055e-mail, ppendola@oakdiocese.org

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.

March 3: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of March 3, 2009

Assistant Superintendent – School Department, Diocese of Oakland
The basic functions of the assistant superintendent are to provide vision, resources, and support to administrators, teachers, and staffs for effective Catechetical formation so they will be effective catechists who will lead students to know Christ and live their faith as Catholics; provide leadership for the integration of Catholic “faith and culture” throughout the curriculum; provide vision, resources, research, and support to principals, teachers and staffs for effective professional development that will ensure that each child can reach God-given potential; articulate and provide vision, research, resource and support on leadership for effective student assessment; provide vision, resources, research and support for planning, learning environments that are conducive to formation in the Faith and effective learning for all students; and collaborate with and support DCS in all endeavors to further the mission of Catholic education in the Diocese of Oakland.

The assistant superintendent will advise the Superintendent of Schools, principals, and pastors on matters relating to catechetical formation, professional development, and student assessment for administrators, teachers and staff; collaborate with the Department of Evangelization and Catechesis and provide resources and professional development to administrators and teachers to obtain Catechetical certification; coordinate and lead the professional development committee in researching, planning,g and sharing effective professional development with principals and teachers to ensure high achievement for all students; coordinate and lead the new teacher program, annual administrator conferences, and diocesan-wide Catholic school staff professional development days; coordinate effective use of federal programs (NCLB) for professional development for each school; coordinate standardized testing program and effective use of test results/assessment to improve instruction and student learning; lead and support development of Diocesan-wide benchmark assessments of student achievement to improve student learning; lead special needs boards, (elementary and secondary) to advocate, support, and provide resources so students with learning differences are served effectively in our schools; visit schools to observe educational programs and support staff in providing effective learning experiences for students participate in Diocesan School Board meetings and committees; participate in meeting of DCS teams and colleagues and support all endeavors of DCS; perform all other duties as assigned by the superintendent to fulfill the mission of Catholic education in the Diocese of Oakland.

Candidate is required to be a practicing Catholic who supports, lives, and communicates the teachings of the Catholic Church; have a BA and CA Teaching Credential, Administrative Credential, Catechist Certification, five years experience as an administrator in Catholic Schools, and leadership experience in professional development for administrators, teachers, and staffs of Catholic schools; have proven knowledge of catechetical certification requirements and national staff development standards; have leadership skills in professional development, knowledge of effective use of assessment for instruction, experience in supporting students with special needs, and strong organizational, confidentiality, and communication skills; have the ability to provide personal transportation and possess a valid CDL and verification of auto insurance; and have the availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

It is preferred that the candidate have an MA and be a Master Catechist.

Position Rating: E-8
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2009

Please send letter of intent and resume to
Penny Pendola, Ed.D.
Diocese of Oakland
Department Of Human Resources
2121 Harrison Street, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612
510-267-8359, FAX 510-763-8055
e-mail, ppendola@oakdiocese.org

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Livermore – Youth Ministry Coordinator I
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Livermore, California is seeking a dynamic and creative individual for the position of Youth Ministry Coordinator I to oversee and coordinate all aspects of a comprehensive youth ministry program for high school students. The responsibilities of the position include facilitating planning, administering programs, (including youth Confirmation and a monthly youth Mass) developing a leadership team of adults and youth, collaborating with other parish youth organizations, and serving as an advocate for youth to the parish and wider community. The position will also oversee and coordinate with a part time Middle School Youth Minister. The position is for 30 hours a week and is classified M-3, Exempt, on the Diocese of Oakland Pay Scale. We are seeking to fill this position by July 1.

Youth Minister Coordinator I requires a Bachelor’s Degree and some experience in the field. A certificate in youth ministry is preferred.

Send application and resume by April 15, 2009 to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550, fax to 925-373-7088, or email office@stcharlesborromeo.org with subject line Youth Ministry Coordinator. Other questions can be directed to 925-447-4549 ext. 103.

February 26: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
3. Calls for Papers

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Arch & Vine Question of the Week
  Answer the Question of the Week here! Your answers will help DSPT serve you better! his week’s topic: the Faith in Human Rights Symposium. 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). Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s Question of the Week! Your answers will help us greatly as we plan for this year’s summer session.
• Student Job Opening: Facilities Assistant
  DSPT is looking for a student to assist with Facilities. This job would entail assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of DSPT. A detailed job description and application are available from Elissa at the front desk. Applications are due February 27, 2009 to Jeremiah Loverich! If you have any questions, please email them to Jeremiah at jloverich@op.dspt.edu.
• 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!
• Lenten Six-Week Series at Newman Hall: “A Pearl of Great Price”
  Experience a deeper dimension of Christian life, teaching and prayer that has often been overlooked and neglected – a practical introduction to meditation in the Christian tradition and the significance of this practice for one’s life and faith. The one-hour candlelight meeting will include quiet music, a short teaching, and 25 minutes of silent meditation, followed by a question period for those who wish. This series will take place on six Monday evenings, beginning on March 2, 2009, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel at Newman Hall/Holy Spirit Parish (2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley). This series is free of charge! For more information, call Jeannie Battagin at 510-849-2181.
• 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.
• 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

• Thursday, February 26
  
  Faith in Human Rights Workshop: Dialogue and Discussion about the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish (2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA)
  Panelists: Imam Faheem Shuaibe (Masjid Waritheen, Oakland, CA), Pastor Phillip Lawson (East Bay Housing Organization; Jones Memorial Church); Deena Aranoff (Center for Jewish Studies, GTU); and William O’Neill (JSTB)
  Opening Narrative and Respondent: Ella Baker Center (The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is a strategy and action center working for justice, opportunity and peace in urban America. Based in Oakland, California, they promote positive alternatives to violence and incarceration through our four cutting-edge campaigns.)
  
  
• Tuesday, March 2
  
  DSPT Mass & Lunch
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Theology of the Body Study Group
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Conference Room
  For more information, contact Ed Hopfner at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org.
  
  
• Thursday, March 5
  
  “Destination Ashkenaz": Jewish Identity and Cultural Tourism in Eastern Europe
  Time: 2:00 p.m.
  Location: Dinner Board Room, GTU Library, Second Floor
  Join us for an afternoon symposium in which scholars will examine the complex heritage of Ashkenazi Jewry and the boundaries of Jewish tourism to Eastern Europe, a region too often reduced to a post-Holocaust cemetery. Panelists include Erica Lehrer (cultural anthropologist and Assistant Professor in History at Concordia University in Montreal), Shana Penn (visiting scholar at the GTU Center for Jewish Studies), and Karen Underhill (Ph.D. candidate in Polish Literature and Jewish Studies at the University of Chicago). The panelists will present their research and experiential projects, which challenge and aim to transform the conventional Jewish tourism narrative from a singular focus on how Jews died in the Holocaust to how Jews lived for hundreds of years and created an enduring culture that shapes Jewish life in Israel and the Diaspora today. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. to 510-649-2482 or cjs@gtu.edu.
  
  Human Rights Film Festival: Redemption: Stories of the West Oakland Recycling Community
  Time: 4:30 p.m.
  Location: 111 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland, CA (Map/Directions)
  Film screening followed by a conversation with the director and people in the film as well as testimony for the Poverty Truth Commission of the Graduate Theological Union.
  
  
• 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.

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

CALLS FOR PAPERS

• Call for Graduate Student Papers: The 5th Annual University of Chicago Divinity School Ministry Conference
  “From the Ends of the Earth: Christianity and the 21st Century”
  Conference date: May 1-2
  Location: University of Chicago Divinity School
  Keynote speakers: Kwok Pui Lan (William F. Cole Professor of Christian Theology and Spirituality at Episcopal Divinity School); William Dyrness (Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary); Betta Mengistu (President of the International Bible Society in Africa)
  - This conference will feature an all-student panel on Saturday. Student presentations will be fifteen minutes each, and Q & A will follow the presentations. This is an exciting opportunity for graduate students to reflect on ministry in an academic/seminary setting and to interact with recognized scholars and church leaders on issues of Christianity, globalization, localization, contextualization and ministry.
  - We are interested in papers in the following four areas: 1. The Bible and Spirit in 21st Century Christianity 2. How Christianity affects and is affected by globalizing political and economic forces 3. "Authentic," "original," "local" or "indigenous" Christian expression and theology 4. How do/ought forms of Christian belief and practice around the world influence and affect one another? How is local belief and practice in the U.S. affected by other Christian belief and practice around the world? How should it be?
  - Abstract and CV deadline: March 1 Please email CVs and a 300 word abstract of your paper to ministryconference@gmail.com (some bibliographic info would be helpful but is not required). The deadline for submission of your final presentation will be April 20.
  - Conference Description: Christianity is no longer a religion dominated by the West. It is estimated that by 2050, at least four-fifths of the world's then three billion Christians will be of non-European descent. The implications of such statistics call for focused attention in the 21st century. With this conference we hope to address issues that arise from contemporary transformations in Christianity. How is the co-incidence of the post-colony with the failures of nationalism influencing new forms of Christian leadership? How, in turn, do developing practices of Christian organization demand and resist new approaches to cooperation and unity? Finally, how do these things influence and even produce new self-understandings for Christians in America? While building on important efforts of social scientists and missiologists, the 5th Annual Ministry Conference of the University of Chicago Divinity School will approach these topics with specifically ministerial and ecclesiological lenses. This conference seeks (1) to help deepen understanding of certain realities and potential futures of being Christian around the world for ministers, students and lay-persons as well as professional academics and (2) to equip the same with resources for engaging the issues of the conference further. Featuring speakers from a broad ideological and geographical spectrum, please join us for this engaging and provocative two-day event!

February 24: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of February 24, 2009

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Livermore – Youth Ministry Coordinator I
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Livermore, California is seeking a dynamic and creative individual for the position of Youth Ministry Coordinator I to oversee and coordinate all aspects of a comprehensive youth ministry program for high school students. The responsibilities of the position include facilitating planning, administering programs, (including youth Confirmation and a monthly youth Mass) developing a leadership team of adults and youth, collaborating with other parish youth organizations, and serving as an advocate for youth to the parish and wider community. The position will also oversee and coordinate with a part time Middle School Youth Minister. The position is for 30 hours a week and is classified M-3, Exempt, on the Diocese of Oakland Pay Scale. We are seeking to fill this position by July 1.

Youth Minister Coordinator I requires a Bachelor’s Degree and some experience in the field. A certificate in youth ministry is preferred.

Send application and resume by April 15, 2009 to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550, fax to 925-373-7088, or email office@stcharlesborromeo.org with subject line Youth Ministry Coordinator. Other questions can be directed to 925-447-4549 ext. 103.

February 19: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
3. Calls for Papers

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 once or twice a month (more frequently the more people respond). Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s Question of the Week! Your answers will help us greatly as we plan for this year’s summer session.
• Calling All Singers!
  If you are interested in being in the choir for the Tri-School Ash Wednesday Mass, rehearsal will be on Wednesday, February 25 at 11:30 a.m. (prior to the Mass) in the JSTB Chapel. The music will be very simple, probably chants or cantor call and response, so it’ll be very easy for everyone to learn.
• Student Job Opening: Facilities Assistant
  DSPT is looking for a student to assist with Facilities. This job would entail assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of DSPT. A detailed job description and application are available from Elissa at the front desk. Applications are due February 27, 2009 to Jeremiah Loverich! If you have any questions, please email them to Jeremiah at jloverich@op.dspt.edu.
• 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!
• Lenten Six-Week Series at Newman Hall: “A Pearl of Great Price”
  Experience a deeper dimension of Christian life, teaching and prayer that has often been overlooked and neglected – a practical introduction to meditation in the Christian tradition and the significance of this practice for one’s life and faith. The one-hour candlelight meeting will include quiet music, a short teaching, and 25 minutes of silent meditation, followed by a question period for those who wish. This series will take place on six Monday evenings, beginning on March 2, 2009, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel at Newman Hall/Holy Spirit Parish (2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley). This series is free of charge! For more information, call Jeannie Battagin at 510-849-2181.
• On Facebook?
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UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Friday, February 20
  
  Last day to submit grades for Intersession and to make up Intersession incompletes.
  
  
• Monday, February 23
  
  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.
  
  John Searle’s 50 Years at Berkeley: A Celebration
  Time: 2:10 p.m.
  Location: UCB Maude Fife Room (315 Wheeler Hall)
  A celebration of John Searle's 50 years of distinguished service to the UC Berkeley campus, with reflections by Tom Nagel, Barry Stroud, Robert Cole, Alex Pines, Peter Hanks, and Maya Kronfeld. For more information, visit: http://philosophy.berkeley.edu/events/detail/504
  
  Authorizing Dissent, Attempting Godly Rule, Dismantling Central State Power: The Political History of Early (1630-1650) New England Revisited
  Time: 4:00 p.m.
  Location: UCB Moses Hall 201
  To situate the political culture of early New England in the context of English politics of the 1630s and 1640s is to expose the radicalism of the colonists; and to recover the practice of scribal publication among them is to expose the possibilities for political dissent and debate.The lecture will be given by David D. Hall who is Bartlett Research Professor of New England Church History at Harvard Divinity School. He has written widely on religion and culture in the seventeenth-century Atlantic world, most notably Worlds of Wonder, Days of Judgment: Popular Religious Belief in Early New England (1989), and has also written widely in the field of book history, co-editing with Hugh Amory The Colonial Book in the Atlantic World (2000). His most recent book is Ways of Writing: The Practice and Politics of Text-Making in Seventeenth-Century New England (2008).
  
  The Blood of Zechariah between Jews and Christians: Sacrifice as Murder from Late Antiquity to René Girard
  A lecture presentation with Ra’anan Boustan (UCLA, Departments of History and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures).
  Time: 5:00 p.m.
  Location: Dinner Boardroom (GTU Library, top floor)
  Ra‘anan Boustan received his Ph.D. from the Department of Religion at Princeton University in 2004. He teaches ancient Jewish history and the history of ancient Mediterranean religions at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on Jewish apocalyptic, mystical, and magical literatures and their relationship to rabbinic culture; on early Jewish–Christians relations; and on martyrdom and religious violence in Late Antiquity. His publications include From Martyr to Mystic: Rabbinic Martyrology and the Making of Merkavah Mysticism (Mohr-Siebeck, 2005) as well as a number of co-edited volumes, including a special issue of the journal Henoch titled Blood and the Boundaries of Religious Identity: Late Antique Perspectives on Sacrifice, Purity, and Atonement (2008) and Heavenly Realms and Earthly Realities in Late Antique Religions (Cambridge University Press, 2004).
  
  
• Tuesday, February 24
  
  DSPT Mass & Lunch
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Theology of the Body Study Group (rescheduled from last week)
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Conference Room
  For more information, contact Ed Hopfner at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org.
  
  
• Wednesday, February 25
  
  Tri-School Ash Wednesday Mass
  Time: 12:40 p.m.
  Location: JSTB Chapel
  For those who would like to be in choir, rehearsal will be at 11:30 a.m. in the JSTB Chapel. The music will be very simple, probably chants or cantor call and response, so it’ll be very easy for everyone to learn.
  
  Emmaus Road Initiative Session: Why did it take the Crucifixion to save us?
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  Perhaps the single-most important theological question in Christianity is: what is the relationship between the death of Christ on the Cross and the forgiveness of sins and the redemption of the human race? René Girard’s contribution to this question is indispensable to the task which the Second Vatican Council implicitly assigned to us, namely, that of developing a theological anthropology. In this session of the E.R.I. we will look to Girard’s work and suggest some of its surprising – and surprisingly orthodox – theological implications.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, February 26
  
  Violence in the Household of God: Responding Faithfully and Effectively to Domestic Violence
  Time: 1:00 p.m.
  Location: PSR
  A workshop by STAND! Against Domestic Violence’s Jennifer Joslyn-Siemiakoski. Contact wsr@ses.gtu.edu for more information.
  
  Faith in Human Rights Workshop: Dialogue and Discussion about the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish (2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA)
  Panelists: Imam Faheem Shuaibe (Masjid Waritheen, Oakland, CA), Pastor Phillip Lawson (East Bay Housing Organization; Jones Memorial Church); Deena Aranoff (Center for Jewish Studies, GTU); and William O’Neill (JSTB)
  Opening Narrative and Respondent: Ella Baker Center (The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is a strategy and action center working for justice, opportunity and peace in urban America. Based in Oakland, California, they promote positive alternatives to violence and incarceration through our four cutting-edge campaigns.)

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

CALLS FOR PAPERS

• Call for Graduate Student Papers: The 5th Annual University of Chicago Divinity School Ministry Conference
  “From the Ends of the Earth: Christianity and the 21st Century”
  Conference date: May 1-2
  Location: University of Chicago Divinity School
  Keynote speakers: Kwok Pui Lan (William F. Cole Professor of Christian Theology and Spirituality at Episcopal Divinity School); William Dyrness (Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary); Betta Mengistu (President of the International Bible Society in Africa)
  This conference will feature an all-student panel on Saturday. Student presentations will be fifteen minutes each, and Q & A will follow the presentations. This is an exciting opportunity for graduate students to reflect on ministry in an academic/seminary setting and to interact with recognized scholars and church leaders on issues of Christianity, globalization, localization, contextualization and ministry. We are interested in papers in the following four areas: 1. The Bible and Spirit in 21st Century Christianity 2. How Christianity affects and is affected by globalizing political and economic forces 3. "Authentic," "original," "local" or "indigenous" Christian expression and theology 4. How do/ought forms of Christian belief and practice around the world influence and affect one another? How is local belief and practice in the U.S. affected by other Christian belief and practice around the world? How should it be? Abstract and CV deadline: March 1. Please email CVs and a 300 word abstract of your paper to ministryconference@gmail.com (some bibliographic info would be helpful but is not required). The deadline for submission of your final presentation will be April 20. Conference Description: Christianity is no longer a religion dominated by the West. It is estimated that by 2050, at least four-fifths of the world's then three billion Christians will be of non-European descent. The implications of such statistics call for focused attention in the 21st century. With this conference we hope to address issues that arise from contemporary transformations in Christianity. How is the co-incidence of the post-colony with the failures of nationalism influencing new forms of Christian leadership? How, in turn, do developing practices of Christian organization demand and resist new approaches to cooperation and unity? Finally, how do these things influence and even produce new self-understandings for Christians in America? While building on important efforts of social scientists and missiologists, the 5th Annual Ministry Conference of the University of Chicago Divinity School will approach these topics with specifically ministerial and ecclesiological lenses. This conference seeks (1) to help deepen understanding of certain realities and potential futures of being Christian around the world for ministers, students and lay-persons as well as professional academics and (2) to equip the same with resources for engaging the issues of the conference further. Featuring speakers from a broad ideological and geographical spectrum, please join us for this engaging and provocative two-day event!

February 17: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of February 17, 2009

Administrative Assistant – Office of Communications, Chancery, Oakland
In conjunction with the Bishop and the mission of the Diocese of Oakland, the Administrative Assistant supports the work of the Office of Communications to promulgate the Bishop’s mission to all internal and external constituencies.

Duties and responsibilities include providing confidential and administrative support to the Director; assisting in creating support systems for new department; having excellent written and oral communication skills; drafting content (e-mail, web, print) as needed; assisting and managing production of Administrative Weekly, media materials, web materials and publications using outside vendors; assisting managing internal compliance with communication policies (web, media, etc.); monitoring department budget; providing highly professional responses to internal and external requests for information. This is a new position in a new department and other duties will continue to be defined

Requirements include candidate having a Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of 3-5 years of related office experience; and knowledge of Microsoft Office, general spreadsheet and data base management, computer graphics software, and general office skills. Candidate is also required to be a Catholic with knowledge of the Church and who supports, lives and communicates the Church’s teachings as needed.

It is preferred that candidate have training or course work in web/computer-related information technology; five years of direct administrative support experience in a communications environment;
skills in advanced applications of office and graphics management software; and fluency in written, or at minimum, spoken Spanish.

Position Rating – N-9 with full Diocesan Benefits.

Position is open until filled.

Please send letter of intent and resume to
Penny Pendola, Ed.D. Director
Diocese of Oakland
Department Of Human Resources
2121 Harrison Street, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612
510-267-8359, FAX 510-763-8055
e-mail, ppendola@oakdiocese.org

February 12: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
3. Calls for Papers

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 once or twice a month (more frequently the more people respond). Of the students who responded to our last Question of the Week, two thirds were interested in resurrecting the theology and philosophy forums this semester! Elissa will be contacting a couple of the students who expressed interest to ask for their help in organizing.
• Important Announcements from the Registrar
  Double-check that your course schedule, including grading types and number of units, is correct. You may do this using the online Student WebAdvisor tool and selecting “My Schedule.” You may make corrections and continue to add/ drop classes online until Friday, February 13. After Friday, a change fee of $25 per change applies to each subsequent change and you must see Teresa Olson for a “Change in Enrollment” form.
  Pay your tuition and fees no later than Friday, February 13. Checks should be made payable to DSPT and placed in the DSPT mailbox for Karen Carroll. If you have questions regarding the balance due, please contact Karen Carroll, Business Office Assistant, at kcarroll@gtu.edu or (510) 649-2429 no later than Thursday, February 12, as she will not be available on Friday the 13th. A late fee of $100 will apply to unpaid accounts after the 13th.
  If your account is current, you may obtain the spring sticker for your library card from Teresa Olson.
• 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!
• 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 to Elissa! If you have any questions, please email them to Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
• Student Job Opening: Facilities Assistant
  DSPT is looking for a student to assist with Facilities. This job would entail assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of DSPT. A detailed job description and application are available from Elissa at the front desk. Applications are due February 27, 2009 to Jeremiah Loverich! If you have any questions, please email them to Jeremiah at jloverich@op.dspt.edu.
• 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.
• 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!
• Lenten Six-Week Series at Newman Hall: “A Pearl of Great Price”
  Experience a deeper dimension of Christian life, teaching and prayer that has often been overlooked and neglected – a practical introduction to meditation in the Christian tradition and the significance of this practice for one’s life and faith. The one-hour candlelight meeting will include quiet music, a short teaching, and 25 minutes of silent meditation, followed by a question period for those who wish. This series will take place on six Monday evenings, beginning on March 2, 2009, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel at Newman Hall/Holy Spirit Parish (2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley). This series is free of charge! For more information, call Jeannie Battagin at 510-849-2181.
• On Facebook?
  So are we! Join the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology group!
• The Mesopotamian School & Theodore of Mopsuestia
  Fr. Andrew Younan, DSPT alumnus, has recently published his M.A. thesis, The Mesopotamian School & Theodore of Mopsuestia. He has sent us two copies, available free of charge, on a first come, first served basis. See Elissa at the front desk if you are interested.

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Friday, February 13
  
  Last day for late registration or approval of requests for leave of absence, withdrawal, or for part-time status (late fees apply).
  
  Last day for registered students to change enrollment without fee.
  
  Last day to defend theses or comprehensive exam without paying tuition for Spring 2009 semester.
  
  Payment for Spring 2009 semester must be received at the business office to avoid a late fee.
  
  University of California, Berkeley – Medieval Studies Lunch Talk: “Where Palaeography Meets Iconography. Reading the Image of Thomas Aquinas”
  Time: 12:00 noon
  Location: UCB, The Faculty Club
  Speaker: Michele Mulchahey (Leonard E. Boyle Professor of Manuscript Studies, University of Toronto)
  The Medieval Studies lunches usually take place in the Lewis Latimer Room; you can confirm the location upon arrival by checking the Faculty Club’s listing of rooms, near the food service. Lunch starts at about noon. You can buy lunch at the Faculty Club or bring your own. The talk will begin around 12:20/12:30. If you have any questions, contact Steven Justice (Professor of English) at sjustice@berkeley.edu.
  
  Philosophy Movie Night
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  Movie: Trading Places
  
  
• Monday, February 16
  
  Presidents’ Day, Academic and Administrative holiday.
  
  
• Tuesday, February 17
  
  DSPT Mass & Lunch
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Funeral Mass for Peer Portner
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: St. Mary Magdalen Church (2005 Berryman St., Berkeley)
  Peer Portner, a Fellow of DSPT and long-time supporter of the school, recently passed away. His wife, Dorothy Portner, is also a supporter of the school and a member of the Board of Trustees. His funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 17 with Fr. David Farrugia presiding and Fr. Michael Sweeney delivering the homily.
  
  Opportunities in Campus Ministry Career Panel
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: JSTB
  The Tri-School Director of Career Development is hosting a panel for students interested in campus ministry. Panelists will be Rita Cutarelli (Director of Campus Ministry at Mercy High School in San Francisco), Julia Claire Landry, (Campus Minister and Director of Retreats at Santa Clara University), and Kyle Lierk (Director of Campus Ministry at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo). For more information, contact Paul Kircher at pkircher@jstb.edu.
  
  Human Rights Film Festival: Out of the Silence - Fighting for Human Rights
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  Speaker/Moderator: Sr. Marianne Farina, CSC
  The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, introduced in the aftermath of World War II, was intended to enshrine a common understanding of human rights that states agreed to protect. In the 40 years since, it been used by groups fighting human rights abuses around the world. In communist Czechoslovakia, the members of the dissident Charter 77 group spearheaded the movement that led to the Velvet Revolution and the 1989 overthrow of the communist regime. This compassionate film contrasts their success with the struggles of Guatemalan civil rights workers in the Council of Ethnic Communities (CERJ) today, educating peasant communities about their rights. "It liberates people," explains one, "when they fight, peacefully, for what are their human rights". When it comes to human rights, the odds have always favored the abusers. This film is about changing the odds. This film is a story of victory, tragedy and hope. A testament to the courage of those who struggle to defend their human rights.
  
  Theology of the Body Study Group
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Conference Room
  For more information, contact Ed Hopfner at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org.
  
  
• Wednesday, February 18
  
  Last day to register for February GTU foreign language exam.
  
  Deadline for submitting thesis or comprehensive exam proposals for February department meetings: 12:00 noon.
  
  
• Thursday, February 19
  
  Festive Morning Prayer at FST
  Time: 9:40 a.m.
  Location: FST Chapel
  Join FST for Festive Morning Prayer followed by a celebration of the publication of Let it Shine! The Emergence of African American Catholic Worship by Mary McGann, Eva Lumas, and Rawn Harbor.
  
  
• Friday, February 20
  
  Last day to submit grades for Intersession and to make up Intersession incompletes.

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

CALLS FOR PAPERS

• Call for Papers: Threads that Bind (A Symposium on International Textiles by Women, in conjunction with International Women’s Day)
  In celebration of International Women’s Day, a global holiday in recognition of the economic, political and social achievements of women, a group of GTU students and members of the local arts community will be sharing their research on international textiles made by women. We are seeking additional panelists to make short 15-20 minute presentations. The symposium will take place on Sunday, March 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at DSPT.
  The symposium was designed to complement the exhibition of Peruvian Cuadros in the DSPT lobby entitled Picturing Paradise: Cuadros from the Peruvian Women of Pamplona Alta as Visions of Hope. Present panelists will explore the theological value in Hawaiian kapa quilts, cosmology in Mayan huipil designs, Hmong textiles, Kuna women’s molas and more. The diverse textiles presented will be united by their common origins, namely the heart and hands of the women who created them. Join us in celebrating and becoming a part of the Threads that Bind.
  Please submit a brief abstract (a paragraph or two) stating the subject matter that you would like to contribute to the panel (including a few pictures if possible) by Monday, February 16 to Becky Davis (berrumt@yahoo.com) or Jenny Patten Gargiulo (jennylydiapatten@yahoo.com).