Events and Programs Calendar

_________________________________

JANUARY

January 21: Monday

BE NOT AFRAID:
Finding Courage for Social Justice in an Atmosphere of Fear
Richard Rohr, OFM, and Brian D. McLaren

When: Monday, January 21, 1-5 p.m.
Where: Shiley Theatre, USD.
Fee: $15 pre-registration; $20 at the door.

January 30 - May 7: Wednesdays

“Traditions of Spiritual Direction”
Spiritual Direction Certificate Program, Course Two
Barbara Quinn, RSCJ

When: Wednesdays, January 30 - May 7; 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Bishop Maher Hall 224, USD.
Fee: $825 per course

_________________________________

FEBRUARY

February 2: Saturday

Business Leadership and Spirituality Alum Retreat
When: February 2; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Where: St. Vincent de Paul Village

No Fee. For alums of the Business Leadership and Spirituality Seminar only, please.

February 9: Saturday

Exploring Leisure As a Lenten Practice
Annice Callahan, RSCJ, Ph.D.

When: Saturday, February 9; 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: University Center, Forum A, USD.
Fee: Pre-registration $15; $20 at the door. Students free w/ID; Faculty/Staff are half-price.

February 12: Tuesday

BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION

Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

When: Tuesday, February 12; 5-6:15 p.m.
Where: Salomon, Bishop Maher Hall, USD

Fee: $10

February 21: Thursday

Faces of Spirituality
To Be God’s Heart on Earth: A Fresh Interpretation of “Devotion to the Sacred Heart” Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ, Ph.D.

When: Thursday, February 21; 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Salomon Hall, Bishop Maher Hall, USD.
Fee: Pre-registration $10; $15 at the door. Students free w/ID; Faculty/Staff are half-price.

_________________________________

MARCH

March 13: Thursday

“In the Ruler’s Land, the Ruler’s Religion”: Sectarian Violence in Christianity and Islam Bahar Davary, Ph.D., and Rev. Jack Lindquist

When: Thursday, March 13; 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Salomon Hall, Bishop Maher Hall, USD.
Fee: Pre-registration $10; $15 at the door. Students free w/ID; Faculty/Staff are half-price.

March 30: Sunday

Life Directions Retreat for Young Adults
Irene Cullen, RSCJ, Jane O’Shaughnessy, RSCJ, and Barbara Quinn, RSCJ

When: Sunday, March 30; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Salomon Hall, Bishop Maher Hall, USD
Fee: $15 (lunch included); pre-registration required.

_________________________________

APRIL

April 5: Saturday

Geography as a Metaphor for the Spiritual Life

Barbara Quinn, RSCJ

When: Saturday, April 5; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Founders Hall Faculty Lounge (Room 141), USD.*
Fee: $35; pre-registration required.

*Field trip to desert, mountains, and ocean.

April 24: Thursday

SIGNS OF THE TIMES DIALOGUE: Military Homecoming—the War Continues
William P. Mahedy and panelists

When: Thursday, April 24; 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: University Center, Forum A, USD.
Fee: Pre-registration $10; $15 at the door.

April 29: Tuesday

BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION

Inspiring Progress: Religions’ Contributions to Sustainable Development by Gary T. Gardner.

When: Tuesday, April 29; 5-6:15 p.m.
Where: Salomon, Bishop Maher Hall, USD

Fee: $10

_________________________________

MAY

May 2 and May 9: Friday

Law and Spirituality Seminars
co-sponsored with USD School of Law

When: May 2 and May 9; 1-5 p.m.
Where: Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, Room G, USD.
Fee: $100 per session. Students free w/ID; Faculty/Staff are half-price.

_______________________________

JULY

July 16-19: Wednesday-Saturday

Border Immersion Program

When: July 16, 5 p.m. - July 19, 6 p.m.
Fee: $350 single room; $300 double room, per person;
$125 for commuters; USD faculty and staff half-price.
Details: Limit 12 persons. Please register by June 18, 2008.