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"Co-curricular" activities are commonly defined by universities as programs or events that provide curriculum-related learning opportunities. The School of Divinity regularly throughout the academic year sponsors and/or supports lectures, workshops and other activities that are not required and that are not credit-bearing but that enhance students' overall learning experiences. This week, multiple special events are happening at the School of Divinity.
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An Evening with Nadia Bolz-Weber
Tuesday, February 11 , 7:00pm, Wait Chapel
Nadia Bolz-Weber, founding pastor of House for All Sinners and Saints, an ELCA mission church in Denver, Colorado, will give a public lecture based on her New York Times bestselling memoir, Pastrix: the Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint. >> Add to your calendar.
Coffee with Nadia Bolz-Weber
Wednesday, February 12, 11:00am, Lower Auditorium
Exclusively for the Wake Div community, Bolz-Weber will be present at coffee hour to discuss the emerging church movement and religious leadership in the 21st century. >> Add to your calendar.
In Concert: Sherry Cothran
Thursday, February 13, 7:00pm, Little Chapel - Salem College
United Methodist Ministerand Singer-Songwriter Sherry Cothran will not only be preaching in chapel on Thursday, but she will give a concert later that evening in the Little Chapel on the campus of Salem College. Also, the drummer from Sixpence None the Richer - Dale Baker - will be joining her.
Take Note: Resume Workshop & Mock Interviews
On Wednesday, February 19, 11:00am - 12:25pm, Pathways in Ministry will offer two great opportunities for you to prepare for summer jobs and full-time work after divinity school. Jill Crainshaw and Chris Copeland will host a Resume Workshop in Wingate 202. At the same time, we will offer an opportunity for you to participate in Mock Interviews to practice your interview skills and receive helpful feedback. These mock interviews will be led by faculty and staff members. If you are interested in participating in a mock interview, please email Nic Williams with your name and the job and setting for which you like to interview (e.g., youth minister in a church, chaplain in a hospital, executive director of a non-profit, etc.), no later than Wednesday, February 12. This is a great hands-on opportunity to build your interview skills, so don't miss out!
Intramurals
... are underway! And it's not too late to join! Co-Rec Frisbee plays on Monday at 8pm; Men's Basketball plays on Thursdays at 10pm. For more information contact Abby Pratt.
Seminar on Non-Violent Social Change
Interested in dedicating a week of evenings to exploring themes of civil rights and social justice?
The Seminar on Non-Violent Social Change seeks to aid justice advocates develop skills and gain historical perspective for advancing current social issues in their communities. The Seminar will be held February 17-20, 2013 in Farrell Hall from 6-9pm each evening. Selected participants will be expected to attend every night of the seminar as well as several pre-seminar screenings of "Eyes On The Prize". Find out more and apply to participate now.
Summer Ministry Internships
Generous gifts from donors, foundations, and congregations make possible several summer internship awards each year. Interested in having an internship this summer sponsored by the School of Divinity? Review the available internships and how to apply here . Applications are due by February 28, 5pm.
Lunch with Dean O'Day
During the spring semester, Dean Gail O'Day will host several opportunities for 3-4 students to have lunch with her. These "lunch with the dean" events provide an opportunity for her to get to know new and returning members of the Divinity community, and give you the chance to share your thoughts, perspectives, ideas, innovations, and comments. To sign up for a day, complete the form found here.
FAFSA
This is to remind you that if you have not already applied for federal student aid for the 2014-2015 school year, you can do so now using FAFSA on the Web. Go to www.fafsa.gov, select "Login" to log in and you will be given the option to complete a FAFSA Renewal that has much of your application data from last year. You will need your Federal Student Aid PIN to access your 2014-2015 FAFSA on the Web application. If you have forgotten your PIN, you can request a duplicate once you login.
Mental Health First Aid Certification Training
Tuesday, February 25, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Goodwill Industries, University Parkway
The Mental Health Association in Forsyth County is co-sponsoring a one-day certification training in Mental Health First Aid with the UNC School of Social Work Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program. This training is excellent for those in the field of mental health, social work, human services, non-profits, education, clergy, or those who are graduate students and other interested citizens who want to learn more about mental health, mental illness, and how to correctly help someone in distress or crisis.. You must be present all day to receive certification. Cost for the one-day training is $55. To register and for more information, click here.
 Denominational Day: Alliance of Baptists
Tuesday, February 25
Join us for community worship as Cody J. Sanders, co-coordinator of the Racial Justice and Multiculturalism Community within the Alliance of Baptists and a PhD candidate in pastoral theology care at Brite Divinity School, Forth Worth, Texas, will lead us in worship. He is the author of Queer Lessons for Churches on the Straight and Narrow: What All Christians Can Learn from LGBTQ Lives. Following chapel, all are invited to community lunch hosted by the Alliance of Baptists.
For those students who are affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists or are interested in learning more, Cody Sanders, Paula Dempsey, and other local clergy will also be available to discuss affiliation with Alliance, ways to navigate the ordination process, and how to find a ministry position.
Third Year Class Meeting
Wednesday, February 26th, 11am, Room 202
All graduating students are invited to attend a third year class meeting. We will discuss stoles, the class gift, and other important details concerning graduation. >> Add to your calendar.
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 Job of the Week
Winston-Salem, NC - Forsyth United Way seeks a Network Facilitator, an integral part of the Forsyth Promise team who will manage diverse networks comprised of various community stakeholders to develop plans to increase child and youth success from cradle to career. See job description at www.forsythunitedway.org for full details.
>> 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.). |
Community Worship and Lunch - Tuesday, 11:00am - Davis Chapel & Lower Auditorium
Worship Leader: led by student organization Mosaic
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. Don't forget: Nadia Bolz-Weber will present for conversation with you!
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: Sherry Cothran Woolsley, UMC Minister and Singer-Songwriter from Nashville, TN
>> View the complete Spring worship schedule here.
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ZSR Library Ambassador Program Information Sessions
Monday, February 10, 10:00 - 11:00am, ZSR Starbucks
Wednesday, February 12, 4:00 - 5:00pm, ZSR Starbucks
Are you a friendly, creative, drive, enthusiastic aspiring leader? Want to gain professional skills for a future job? Join the ZSR Ambassadors. Exclusive perks! Learn more at one of the information sessions above or online.
"Foodways and Roadways" Film Screening and Panel
Monday, February 10, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Auditorium and Mandelbaum Room, ZSR Library
"Foodways & Roadways" is a 20 minute film featuring African American community members who tell the story of community change in Winston-Salem precipitated by Interstate 40 and Highway 52 with particular reference to food access. Jessica Pic, one of the producers, will talk about the evolution of the Foodways & Roadways project, followed by the screening and panel discussion with community members.
Artists of the Holocaust: A Collection of Short Films
Wednesday, February 12, 4:00 - 5:00pm, Main Stage of Scales Fine Arts Center
In collaboration with Yad Vashem Museum in Israel, Wake Forest students produced short films on select artists of the Holocaust. These films tell stories of men and women who created art under the most extraordinary and horrific circumstances, including those who were partisans and fought against the Nazis, and others who were prisoners in concentration and slave-labor camps.
Reading by Kiese Laymon
Wednesday, February 12, 7:00pm, Pugh Auditorium
Kiese Laymon is a black southern writer, born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. Laymon attended Millsaps College and Jackson State University before graduating from Oberlin College in 1998. He earned an MFA from Indiana University in 2003 and is the author of the novel, Long Division, and a collection of autobiographical essays called How To Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America (both from Agate Bolden). Laymon has written essays and stories for numerous publications including Gawker, ESPN.com, Esquire.com, Longman's Hip Hop Reader, the journal, Politics and Culture and Mythium. He is a contributing editor at Gawker and frequently blogs at kieselaymon.com. Laymon is currently an Associate Professor of English and co-director of Africana Studies at Vassar College.
Jihad: Past and Present
Wednesday, February 12, 7:00pm, ZSR Auditorium 404
Visiting Professor of Religion, Leah Kinberg (Tel Aviv University) will explore the contemporary and historic meanings of Jihad as a fundamental religious concept. The term Jihad carries vehement arguments with formidable political and social implications. Dr. Kingberg will analyze Jihad, follow its uses, and explore its nature as it has changed.
"The Future of Political Theology in a Pluralistic World"
Thursday, February 13, 4:00 - 5:00pm, Wilson Ballroom, High Point University
Charles Mathewes, Carolyn M. Barbour Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, will give this year's Finch Lecture, sponsored by HPU's Department of Religion and Philosophy. Mathewes is one of the most talented Augustinian political theologians. Find out more here.
Sustainability and Wicked Chances
Thursday, February 13, 6:00pm, ZSR Library Auditorium 404
Hosted by the new Master of Arts in Sustainability Graduate Program and presented by Rick Edgeman, Professor of Sustainability and Enterprise Performance for the Interdisciplinary Center for Organizational Architecture, School of Business and Social Sciences at Aarhus University, Denmark. >> Learn more.
Women's Basketball vs. Virginia Tech
 Thursday, February 13, 8:30pm, Joel Coliseum
Men's Basketball vs. Florida State
Saturday, February 15, 8:00pm, Joel Coliseum
Interested in other events in the Piedmont? Check out a listing of other upcoming events this week here.
TEDx: Daring to Endeavor
Saturday, February 22, Noon - 5:00pm, Wait Chapel
Nine thought-leaders will deliver talks in less than 18 minutes on topics ranging from sustainable urban farming to sports to education. For the schedule and complete list of speakers, visit the TEDx Wake Forest University website.
through Sunday, June 1
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Reynolda Moderns highlights early 20th-century loans and holdings in the Museum's collection by many of the same artists included in American Moderns. General Admission: $14; Member/Wake Forest Students and Employees: Free
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