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OCT 28 - NOV 1
vol 2 | issue 10
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Read this week's column and review all the academic related information you need to know for the week ahead.
"Emily Dickinson's famous poetic line, 'Forever-is composed of Nows--,' comes to mind as we arrive at these October/November days of remembrance. Time, in Christian tradition and theology, has been defined, discussed, and debated in lively fashion over many centuries. The history of sacred and secular calendars reflects this liveliness of human understandings of time." Read more.
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Mosaic Gathering - Sunday, October 27, 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.
Advising for Spring 2014 begins Monday, October 28
Mental Health and Hope Prayer Service - Monday, October 28, 5:00pm - Davis Chapel
Coordinated by Rebecca Wright (MDiv '15). People do care. Join together as a community to celebrate the importance of prayer in recovery from mental illness and in the ability to meet the challenges of those affected by these disorders.
Denominational Day: Cooperative Baptist Fellowship - Tuesday, October 29, 11:00am - Davis Chapel | On Tuesday we will celebrate Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Day as part of our series of denominational days. At 11:00am, Ka'thy Gore Chappell, Leadership Development Coordinator for CBF of North Carolina, will preach. Following chapel CBF will sponsor lunch. For those students affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship or are interested in learning more, Ka'thy will be joined by staff members from CBFNC as well as the CBF national office in the Lower Auditorium after lunch. There will be opportunities to talk with CBF staff about chaplaincy, ministry opportunities, networking, and more. Questions? Contact Chris Copeland. >>Add to your calendar.
Many Hands: Perspectives from the Field - Tuesday, October 29, 3:30 - 4:45pm - Wingate 302
A workshop on farmwork justice, featuring guest speakers Chris Liu-Beers and Anna Jensen, that discusses immigrant labor in the fields of North Carolina and looks at workers' experiences in the fields. Liu-Beers and Jensen will present these stories through workers' own voices, including videos and photographs, as well as provide background for understanding the realities farmworkers face in the fields. They will also focus on ways that congregations and students can get involved through ministry and advocacy. Sponsored by the Food, Faith, and Religious Leadership Initiative. >>Add to your calendar.
 The Amazing Race (To Get All of Your Reading Done) - Wednesday, October 30, 11:30am - 12:45pm - Wingate 201 | This workshop will provide specific strategies for tackling the intense amount of reading that you encounter in divinity school. You will learn how to read more effectively and efficiently so that you can actually absorb what you read. The workshop will also address how to prioritize and read for research. For more information, contact Hilary Floyd. >> Add to your calendar.
Project Pumpkin - Wednesday, October 30, 3:00 - 7:00pm - Main Quad | Volunteer at the Wake Div booth at Project Pumpkin, a n annual event at Wake Forest University that was started in 1988 to bring together the campus and Winston-Salem communities. Each year more than 1,000 children from local agencies are escorted to the Reynolda campus where students and faculty combine to provide a safe environment for trick-or-treating, carnival games, clowns, and entertainment. The event sponsored by the Volunteer Service Corps. Sign up to volunteer today, there are several ways to get involved and make Project Pumpkin a success.
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.   The Future of Financial Aid: What You Need to Know - Wednesday, November 6, 11:30am - 12:30pm - Lower Auditorium | Lauren Trethaway, Financial Aid Counselor, and Tom Benza, Associate Director Student Financial Aid, will host a roundtable discussion on federal loan programs, repayment options, and how to secure external funding. Whether you are a new, returning, or graduating divinity student, information about financial aid is crucial for planning for the future.
CPE Day - Wednesday, November 6, 10:30am - 1:00pm - Lower Auditorium | Are you interested in developing and deepening your pastoral identity? Are you curious about ministry as a chaplain? Are you planning to apply for a CPE internship or residency and want to know about the differences in programs and application deadlines? Join us for CPE Day. Supervisors from programs in various healthcare settings from Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, Greenville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem will be on hand for informal conversation and a panel discussion. Informal discussion begins at 10:30am with lunch and panel discussion to follow. A free lunch will be provided for all those who sign up with Chris Copeland no later than Monday, November 4, so RSVP today. >> Add to your calendar.
Dignity & Respect Conversation - Wednesday, November 6, 3:30 - 4:45pm - Brendle Recital Hall | Three beloved American treasures Dr. Maya Angelou, Provost Emeritus Ed Wilson, and Dr. Johnnetta Cole will speak about the importance of dignity and respect in fostering a civil, inclusive community.
 Prayin', Truckin', Servin': An Interfaith Workshop on Food, Faith, and JusticeThurday, November 7, 8:30am - 3:00pm
S.G. Atkins Enterprise Banquet & Conference Center | Following the success of the February 2013 food justice conference, this workshop will focus on skills that you can take back to your community. Using local presenters, each of our three sessions will feature lecture-style learning with small group discussion centered around our three themes: Prayin': What do our scriptures and faith traditions teach us about food and its role in our lives? Truckin': How can churches and faith communities improve healthy food access in urban areas? Servin': How can we make healthy food more available in our places of worship?Workshop is free to attend; registration is required. >>Learn more and register today.
Faithful Witness: Creative Writing and Social Change - Friday, November 22, 8:30am - 2:30pm St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem | In this writing workshop writers Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and Fred Bahnson will explore ideas of soil and sacrament, tapping into stories to recover a sense of the world as holy and worthy of our care. In a stimulating blend of journaling, writing prompts, brainstorming, and discussion, we will use creative nonfiction to investigate our personal relationships to food and food security. Sponsored by the Food, Faith, and Religious Leadership Initiative. Registration Fee: $25 for students. >>Learn more and register today.
Save the Date: IDR's Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism - November 21 - 23 | The School of Divinity and the Institute for Dismantling Racism (IDR) are planning another two and a half day seminar on systemic racism, an event that always proves to be life changing for the participants and a great organizing tool for institutions interested in institutional transformation.
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Community Worship and Lunch - Tuesday, 11:00am - Davis Chapel & Lower Auditorium Worship Leader: Ka'thy Gore Chappell Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Denominational Day 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: Gail R. O'Day
A celebration of All Saints, honoring those we love who have passed.
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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.). Fellowship Opportunity FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics), in collaboration with The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, is now accepting applications for a fellowship that uses the conduct of the clergy in Nazi Germany as a launching point for a two-week intensive study of ethical issues facing religious leaders today. Fellowship include an all-expense paid trip from New York to Berlin, Krakow, and Oswiecim (Auschwitz) where students will work with leading faculty to explore both history and the ethical issues facing their profession today. All program costs, including international and European travel, lodging, and food are covered. The program will run from June 15 to June 26, 2014. Completed applications must be received by December 20. To apply, visit http://www.faspe.info.
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Education Under Fire - Sunday, October 27, 6:00pm - Pugh Auditorium, Benson University Center | Today, thousands in Iran are denied formal university education due to their religious or ideological beliefs. Watch and share the trailer of our 30-minute documentary telling the poignant and compelling story of the Bah�'� Institute for Higher Education (BIHE) - the only chance for an entire minority community in Iran to receive an education. In May 2011, the BIHE was attacked.
Costuming and Cosplay for Halloween and Beyond - Monday, October 28, 3:00pm - ZSR Library Auditorium 404 | Cheralyn Lambeth will be presenting a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a costume and/or a character to wear it.
Envisioning Beloved Community: Christianity and Race - Monday, October 28, 4:30pm - Phillips Hall, Francis Auditorium, High Point University | HPU will welcome two esteemed theologians, Dr. M. Shawn Copeland (Boston College) and Dr. Willie Jennings (Duke Divinity School) for lecture and conversation. Relevant to a diverse and ecumenical audience, the event will investigate the meaning of racial reconciliation for faith communities, and asses obstacles and prospects.
The Impact of Ground Level Ozone on Gardening and Gardeners -Tuesday, October 29, 12:30pm - Reynolda Gardens Education Wing | Join Reynolda Gardens for a presentation on local air pollution issues and how they impact gardens, agriculture, our health, and the health of our environment. Discover how certain plants react to air pollution and how this impacts North Carolina agriculture and tourism. Learn what we can expect for the future and what actions we can take to protect our health and improve air quality locally.
Reynolda Village Farmers Market - Friday, November 1, 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.
Hairspray - Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2, 7:30pm - Scales Fine Arts Center, Mainstage Theatre | Tickets are $12 adults, $10 senior citizens, and $5 students. Please call the Theatre Box Office at 336.758.5295 for tickets or more information or buy online at college.wfu.edu/theatre.
Interested in other events in the Piedmont? Check out a listing of other upcoming events this week here.
COMING NEXT WEEK: The Impact of Ground Level Ozone on Gardening and Gardeners - Tuesday, October 29, 12:30pm - Reynolda Gardens Education Wing | Join Reynolda Gardens for a presentation on local air pollution issues and how they impact gardens, agriculture, our health, and the health of our environment. Discover how certain plants react to air pollution and how this impacts North Carolina agriculture and tourism. Learn what we can expect for the future and what actions we can take to protect our health and improve air quality locally.
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.
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!
The Story of My Life: A Multimedia Documentary and Exhibit - Eleanor and Egbert Davis Gallery at the Sawtooth School for Visual Art in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts | Follow the lives of six intellectually and developmentally disabled adults through photography, written and spoken word, and various visual art forms, which taken together create richly layered narratives. The exhibit will run through November 14. The project is a collaboration between Phoebe Zerwick (WFU Lecturer in English), photographer Christine Rucker, journalist Michelle Johnson, faculty at the Sawtooth School, and the exhibit's six adults.
"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.
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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