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Campus Theme Events

The following events are tentatively scheduled for 2007/2008. Many events are open to the public; others are more restricted in scope. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this year's events.

Fall 2007

September:

  • The Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring speaker Harriet Washington, who will be here to discuss her book Medical Apartheid September 18th at 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Forum and Reading Lounge.
  • Philosophy Department Colloquia Series for 2007-2008 has been framed around the theme of "JUSTICE", focusing their annual Colloquia for Reflections on the text Plato's Republic. There will be three colloquia per semester. The first is by Corinne Painter on September 20th.
  • The Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring speaker Janice E. Hale, PhD, who will be here to discuss her book Black Children, Their Roots, Culture, and Learning Styles. September 21st at 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Forum and Reading Lounge.
  • The Honors Program Distinguished Lecture Series is sponsoring a lecture by Douglas Rushkoff, Social and Media Theorist, New York University - Coercion and the Marketing of Perception: Why We Buy What We Buy. September 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Callahan Theatre.
  • The William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies presents a lecture by Charles E. Curran on "Beyond Individualism: Human Rights in the Catholic Tradition".A Catholic priest of the Diocese of Rochester, professor, and theologian, Curran is author of more than fifty books, including Loyal Dissent: Memoir of a Catholic Theologian; Catholic Social Teaching 1891-Present: A Historical, Theological, and Ethical Analysis, and The Moral Theology of Pope John Paul II. September 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum. The speaker will lead a colloquium the following day at 1:30 p.m.

October:

  • The William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies presents a lecture by Thomas J. Gumbleton on "Pillar of Justice, Pillar of Peace". Internationally known peacemaker, activist and spokesperson for justice and interfaith understanding, Bishop Gumbleton is a retired auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit, founding president of Pax Christi USA and former president of Bread for the World. He has participated in fact-finding and humanitarian missions throughout the world. October 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum. The speaker will lead a colloquium the following day at 1:30 p.m.
  • The Academic Film Series presents the following movies: Iphigenia by Director Michael Cacoyannis on October 22nd from 6:00-8:10 p.m. in G432; Born Into Brothels by Directors Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski on October 24th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Library Media B; Cry the Beloved Country by Director Darrell James Roodt on October 29th from 6:00-7:50 p.m. in G432; and Brother's Keeper by Directors Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky on October 29th from 7:55-9:40 p.m. in G432.

November:

  • Theater Department: The Shape of Things (Neil LaBute). Nerdy Adam meets edgy Evelyn at an art museum and a torrid romance ensues. As a result, Adam and his friend's lives change dramatically as they ponder the meaning of art. The love affair speaks to the dark world of human interaction and continues LaBute's life-long exploration of what it means to love another human being. The dates and times for performances in Studio 48 are as follows: November 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m.; November 10 at 8:00 p.m.; November 11 at 2:00 p.m.
  • The Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring speaker Cyprian Davis, who will be here to discuss his book The History of Black Catholics in the United States. November 13th at 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Forum.
  • Center for Teaching Excellence Book Group Discussion: Cultivating Humanity (Nussbaum) November 14th at 4:00-6:00 p.m. in G351.

Spring 2008

January:

  • The Center for Spirituality and the Office of Multicultural Affairs presents a Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?, on January 21st from 11:30-1:30 p.m. in the Linehan Chapel.
  • The Center for Spirituality and the Office of Multicultural Affairs' Martin Luther King, Jr. speaker is Charles Ogletree. He will be here to discuss his book, All Deliberate Speed: Reflections on the First Half-Century of Brown v. Board of Education - Brown at 50: The Unfinished Legacy. January 21st at 4:30 p.m. in the Arts Center.

February:

  • The Rochester Area Native American Studies Consortium is sponsoring a Native American Film Festival. The Festival runs from February 4th through April 8th. You can visit www.rocnafilms.org for dates, times, and locations of films and also scheduled speakers.
  • Philosophy Department Colloquia Series for 2007-2008 has been framed around the theme of "JUSTICE", focusing their annual Colloquia for Reflections on the text Plato's Republic. There will be three colloquia this semester. The first speaker is John Edelman, Plato on Justice, Understanding and the Muses, on February 13 at 4:00 p.m. in G131.
  • The Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring speaker Sister Helen Prejean, who will be here to discuss her book, Dead Man Walking, The Death of Innocents, on February 13th at 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Linehan Chapel.
  • The Center for Teaching Excellence book group discussion on Martha C. Nussbaum's book, Cultivating Humanity: A Classical Defense of Reform in Liberal Education, is scheduled for February 14th at 12:00-1:30 p.m. in G351.
  • One of the Department of Theatre Arts' spring student productions is The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. The dates and times for performances in Studio 48 are as follows: February 22, 23, 29 & March 1 at 8:00 p.m.; February 24 and March 2 at 2:00 p.m.

March:

  • The William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies presents a lecture by Mary Jo Leddy on "Justice Has a Face and a Name". A Canadian activist and journalist, Leddy is director of Romero House for Refugees in Toronto, adjunct professor at Regis College, University of Toronto, and author of Radical Gratitude: At the Border Called Hope: Where Refugees Are Neighbours; and Say To the Darkness, We Beg to Differ. March 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum. The speaker will lead a colloquium the following day at 1:30 p.m.
  • The Center for Teaching Excellence book group discussion on Martha C. Nussbaum's book, Frontiers of Justice: Disability, Nationality, Species Membership, is scheduled for March 13th at 3:00-5:00 p.m. in G351.
  • Philosophy Department Colloquia Series for 2007-2008 has been framed around the theme of "JUSTICE", focusing their annual Colloquia for Reflections on the text Plato's Republic. There will be three colloquia this semester. The second speaker is Jon Matheson (U of R), Supererogation and Consequentialism, on March 13 at 4:00 p.m. in G131.
  • The Center for Spirituality is again sponsoring this year's Spring "Break for Service" to Clairvaux Farm on March 15th through 23rd with a focus on justice issues such as poverty, homelessness, and many other related issues.

April:

  • The Center for Teaching Excellence book group discussion on Martha C. Nussbaum's book, Cultivating Humanity: A Classical Defense of Reform in Liberal Education, is scheduled for April 3rd at 12:00-1:00 p.m. in G351.

  • The William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies presents a lecture by Carol Zinn, SSJ on "Justice: A Way of Life, Matter of Faith and Affair of the Heart". An educator, consultant, and facilitator, Zinn serves at the main representative for the Congregations of St. Joseph, in general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations. She works to promote human rights and sustainable development, eradicate poverty and environmental devastation, and advance peace and disarmament. April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum. The speaker will lead a colloquium the following day at 1:30 p.m.
  • The Office of Multicultural Affairs presents the film American Harvest, which is about the American farmers and agriculture and their need to rely on immigrants to do the jobs that Americans won't do or feel that it's simply beneath them. The film will be introduced by its Director, Angelo Mancuso, and will be followed by a question and answer session. April 14th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Linehan Chapel.
  • Philosophy Department Colloquia Series for 2007-2008 has been framed around the theme of "JUSTICE", focusing their annual Colloquia for Reflections on the text Plato's Republic. There will be three colloquia this semester. The third speaker is Dustin Gish, The Philosopher's Curriculum: Liberal Education as the Capstone of Justice in Plato's Republic, on April 17 at 4:00 p.m. in G131.
  • President's Office, VPAA's Office and the Center for Teaching Excellence presents a discussion with Leslie Bender (Professor of Law, Syracuse Law School) focused on issues of justice, especially as these might apply to teaching. April 17th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in G351.
  • President's Office, VPAA's Office and the Center for Teaching Excellence presents a lecture with Leslie Bender (Professor of Law, Syracuse Law School). The title of her lecture is "Examining the Disconnect Between Law and Justice." April 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum.