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SEPT 30 - OCT 4
vol 2 | issue 6
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A Historic Announcement
The Wake Forest University School of Divinity has a received a $2 million gift from Jeanette Wallace Hyde, a life trustee who served as a U.S. Ambassador, to support student scholarships and financial aid. It is the largest commitment to scholarships by an individual in the School of Divinity's history.
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Read this week's column and review all the academic related information you need to know for the week ahead.
"Christian communities adopted the term leitourgia (liturgy) to refer to service offered to God in worship. Perhaps Christian leaders and communities today can connect again the doxological rhythms of Sunday worship liturgies with the everyday work of people." Read more.
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Lockers Available | Did you know that there are lockers available in Wingate Hall for divinity students to use? These lockers are located in the hallways near the stairs and elevator in the the lower auditorium. The cost to rent a locker is just $5, which covers your entire time at the divinity school. If you are interested in renting a locker, please see Mary Ellen Walter in Wingate 116.
Wake Div Merchandise On Sale Now | School of Divinity merchandise will be available for sale each Wednesday during Coffee Hour, from 11:00 - 12:00 in the lower auditorium. Items available include short and long-sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirt hoodies and window decals. Cash or check only.
Mosaic Gathering - Monday, September 30, 8:00pm - The Polo Div House | Student group Mosaic invites all to this bi-weekly unwind event for a brief arts-based devotion, fellowship, and craft time as a group. For more information contact Megan Snider or Caitie Smith.
Intramural Flag Football | Men will play at 9pm on Monday. Co-Rec will practice Monday at 10:00pm, and play Thursday at 8:00 and 10:00pm. All games and practices are at the Water Tower Fields (near the University Parkway campus entrance). Please come out and support our teams!
World Communion Bread Bake-Off - Tuesday, October 1, 7:00pm - Home of Patti Parker | To celebrate the breaking of the bread on World Communion Day, student group Mosaic is sponsoring a Communion Bread Bake-Off! We will be baking an assortment of communion breads which will be used during chapel at Thursday's community worship. All breads are welcome, especially those representative of other cultures. For questions or to RSVP, contact Caitie Smith.
Queer Clergy, Gendered Bodies: Sexuality and Gender in Christian Worship - Thursday, October 3, 4:30pm - ZSR Library Auditorium 404 | Lecture by Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber, author of The Gendered Pulpit and Embodying the Feminine in the Dances of the World's Religions.
SPREAD THE WORD: Admissions
 Fall Open House - Tuesday, October 15 | People in our world need to hear voices of hope. Encourage those you know who are interested in seminary to come explore their voice with us and see how they can embody justice, reconciliation, and compassion as a religious leader. More about Open House and registration is available here. You can also stop by the Admissions Office and grab a few postcards to give to your friends. A Note About Coffee Hour | Do you enjoy the sweet treats during Coffee Hour? We are very grateful to Sarah Stitt for baking each week for Coffee Hour. Did you know that you could also help treat your classmates? We encourage any and all to prepare treats and share it with the community every week. Financial Assistance Funds Available | The School of Divinity offers two financial resources to help students: Stealey's Purse for students in emergency financial situations and Student Academic Conference Grants to attend academic or denominational conferences. More information about these two resources, including how to apply, is online.
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Community Worship and Lunch - Tuesday, 11:00am - Davis Chapel & Lower Auditorium Worship Leader: April Johnson Coffee Hour - Wednesday, 11:00am - Lower Auditorium Bring your mug, a treat to share (if you're able), and enjoy the company of community and conversation.
Intercessory Prayer - Wednesday, 12:00pm - Wingate 213 Join together with faculty, staff, and students for a brief service of intercessory prayer. Community Worship and Lunch - Thursday, 11:00am - Davis Chapel & Lower Auditorium Worship Leader: Mark Reece, MDiv '08, and Pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church (Mt. Airy) |
 Job of the Week
>> View the detailed job listing for the position above and all available job listings (sorted by category) here.
Did you know that the Admissions Office keeps a list of external scholarship resources to assist you with finding scholarship and grants to support the cost of your education? There are a variety of awards available, some with certain eligibility requirements (i.e., location, denomination, etc.).
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Tai Chi - Weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, 12:00noon - Hearn Plaza (in front of Wait Chapel) | Tai Chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called "medication in motion." There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice has values in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape or the best of health. Sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain.
Leading Out Loud: A Conversation with Debra Lee - Tuesday, October 1, 3:30pm - Broyhill Auditorium in Farrell Hall | Recently inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, Debra Lee is one of this country's most respected business executives. As Chairman and CEO of BET Networks, Ms. Lee has helped guide BET's reinvigorated approach to programming which is built on supporting families, embracing and encouraging their dreams and focusing on the issues that are important to them.
Voices of Our Time with Michelle Alexander - Tuesday, October 1, 6:00pm - Wait Chapel | Public lecture by Michelle Alexander, author of the award-winning book, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.
Holistic Movement - Wednesdays, 5:00pm - Miller Center Group Fitness Room (4th Floor)
Come build flexibility and strength while also improving posture and overall muscle tone. Lengthen your body while becoming more balanced physically and mentally. Participants of all levels are welcome. Sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain and Campus Recreation. Purchase your pass today in the fitness center!
Reynolda Village Farmers Market - Friday, October 4, 8:00am - 12:00noon | The Reynolda Village Farmers Market will be held each Friday at 8:00 a.m. (weather permitting). Come shop on the Reynolda Village lawn for fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, and more.
Football vs. NCSU - Saturday, October 5, 3:30pm - BB&T Field
Go Deacs!
Ongoing Events
"Things Wondrous and Humble: American Still Life" Exhibition at Reynolda House Museum of American Art | Explore both traditional and unexpected approaches to still life in this exhibition featuring some of the finest examples of still life from collections across the state. Explore how objects appeal to the senses, how tabletop arrangements become an artist's study tool, and how any object can have meaning. Now through December 8th. >>More information. Painting ≠ Photography: New Acquisitions and Selections at the Student Union Art Collection of Contemporary Art - Charlotte and Phillip Hanes Art Gallery | Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00pm (closed during University holidays). Exhibit runs through October 20. >> More information.
Life After Death: The Day of the Dead in Mexico at the Museum of Anthropology | MOA's annual exhibit includes new information with sections about the celebration's history and its unique folk art. The centerpiece is a traditional Mexican ofrenda: a home altar with sugar skulls, colorful tissue paper cutouts, food and beverage offerings, marigolds, and photos of deceased relatives to honor the dead. A children's ofrenda and a digital photo essay illustrating different aspects of the celebration are also on display. Text is in English and Spanish.
Admission is free. Exhibit runs through December 13.
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