Campus Events, 2007-08

• Thursday, February 28 – The Catholic Social Thought Transition Committee is sponsoring two lectures on February 28 by Dr. John Hart, Professor of Christian Ethics at Boston University. Professor Hart is the author of several books, has presented lectures on four continents in the area of Christian Ethics and Ecology, and has served as a consultant and/or advisor to bishops and to the Vatican regarding environmental issues or concerns. For more information, contact Stephen Conroy at 619-260-7883 or Sr. Virginia Rodee, RSCJ at 619-260-7431.
  • 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. – “Opting for the Poor: Ecological Justice” at the University Center, Forum A&B. A light lunch will be provided.
  • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. – “Burning Bushes, Surging Seas: Global Warming and Catholic Faith” at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Theater. Coffee and tea will be provided.

• Friday, November 9, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. – "Happy 40th Anniversary Populorum Progressio: Reflections on a Papal Contribution to Humanitarian Service" by Dean William Headley, School of Peace Studies. Mother Rosalie Hill Reading Room, Copley Library.
• Wednesday, November 7, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. – "Stem Cell Research and Therapy Today: Challenges and Questions," by Dr. Daniel Sulmasy, OFM, MD, Ph.D., of St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City and New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Event co-sponsored with the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology. Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Theatre.
• October 18-19 – Faculty Workshop: "Integrating CST into Your Teaching." Presented by Dr. Barbara Wall, Special Assistant to the President for Mission Effectiveness at Villanova University. This workshop introduces faculty to CST themes and provides practical methods for integrating CST into courses.
• Thursday, October 18, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. – "The Call to Harmony With All Creation," by Dr. Barbara Wall, Special Assistant to the President for Mission Effectiveness at Villanova University; University Center, Forum B. (video)
• Thursday, October 18, 7:20 - 8:25 a.m. – Faculty/Staff Prayer Breakfast, "Unleashing the Passion for Justice," by Dr. Barbara Wall; University Center, Faculty/Staff Dining Room.
• Thursday, October 4, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. – "The Climate Crisis: True or False?" by Douglas Burton-Christie, Ph.D., founding editor of Spiritus: Journal of Christian Spirituality and associate professor, Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University.
• Thursday, October 4, 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. – "Peace Building: Both Art and/or Science?" by Father William Headley, C.S.Sp., founding dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. Social Issues Conference keynote address and luncheon, University Center, Forum A-B.
  
  
• To review CST-related events from last year, please see Campus Events, 2006-07.