Rev. Irene Monroe, an African American lesbian feminist theologian, pastor and activist, will be on campus Monday 10/10 offering a workshop on "Challenging Spiritual Violence Against LGBT People" at 4:30 pm in Wilder 112 and a lecture on "The Black Church and LGBT People" at 7:30 pm in West Lecture Hall. Monroe is a graduate of Wellesley College and Union Theological Seminary and is a Th.D. candidate at Harvard University. She writes and speaks widely on issues of religion, race, gender and sexuality, including her Huffington Post blog. Sponsored by ORSL, the MRC My Name Is My Own Series, and Queers and Allies of Faith. For more information please contact Rev. Greg McGonigle.

Monday, 10/10, 4:30 pm, Hallock Auditorium, AJLC

David Fisher, a senior Environmental Studies and Jewish Studies major, will relate a winter term 2011 journey to Israel--a low-carbon pilgrimage across the frigid north Atlantic, through Berlin, the mountains of northern Italy, Rome, and ultimately Jerusalem. Come to learn and reflect together on environmental awareness in a chaotic and inspiring world. David was lucky to receive generous financial support for the project, and will be glad to take questions about anything regarding funding opportunities.  Sponsors: Doris Baron Environmental Studies Student Research Fund, Office of Winter Term, and the Department of Environmental Studies.

Tuesday, 10/11, 7 pm, Wilder 204

Come help to envision a dynamic spiritual and cultural Muslim presence at Oberlin.

Muslim-identifying students and Allies warmly welcomed!

Mary Grigolia will lead a three-session workshop with insights and techniques from neuroscience for maintaining a peaceful, creative, playful and caring mind. Don't be bullied by procrastination, depression or anxiety. Tuesdays 10/11 and 18 from 7:30-8:30 pm at the Multifaith Center (68 S Professor). For more information please contact Rev. Mary Grigolia.

Saturday, 10/15, 10 am, Meet at the southeast corner of Tappan Sq. across from Aladdin's

 

Rev. Steve Hammond, Co-Pastor of Peace Community Church and ORSL Protestant Religious Life Affiliate, will give a walking tour of Oberlin's deep religious heritage including the founding of the colony and college, co-education, African American inclusion, abolitionism and the Underground Railroad, Charles Finney, the School of Theology, the Memorial Arch, and the women's rights, temperance, civil rights, peace, LGBT and green movements. For more information please contact Rev. Greg McGonigle.

Sunday 10/16: Garhwali (Himalayan) Music

 

The Mead-Swing Lectureship Fund presents the Lecture-Demonstration "Music in Indian Himalayan Possession Ceremonies" by Pritam Bhartwan with Dr. Stefan Fiol.Additional sponsors include the Musicology Department, Oberlin Shansi, and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. Free and open to the public. For more information please contact Professor Jennifer Fraser.

Monday, 10/17, 4:30 pm, Hallock Auditorium, AJLC

David Fisher, a senior Environmental Studies and Jewish Studies major, will share his story of working across divides of faith and politics in rural southeastern Kentucky. He has spent the past year laying the  groundwork for a young non-profit organization, Interfaith Appalachia. With support from the Davis Projects for Peace and the Dalai Lama Fellowship, IA is slated for formal launch in late spring of 2012. The organization will offer lively service-learning programs that work with communities in the Appalachian region. IA's work and curriculum will address humanitarian challenges, promote inter-cultural cooperation, and offer environmental education. David will keep his remarks relatively brief, opening up the room for lively Q and A. David was very fortunate to receive generous support for the project, and will gladly share information/take questions about the application process for this year's funding opportunities. The Dalai Lama Fellowship is in its first year, providing year-round support to compliment summer funding from the Davis Projects for Peace.  

11/4-5: Hear world-renowned keynote speakers Joan Chittister, OSB and Shane Claiborne. Choose from more than 30 engaging workshops. Connect with a variety of vibrant monastic communities - both 'traditional' and 'new'.

 

Just a week and half left for early registration and lower rates--early registration ends 9/23. 

Register with a group of students today.

Roy Mottahedeh, Professor of Islamic History and Director of the Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University, and author of "The Mantle of the Prophet: Religion and Politics in Iran", will speak on "Friendship in Islamic Ethical Thought" on Monday 11/7 at 4:30 pm in West Lecture Hall. He will also deliver a visual presentation on "Felines in Islamic Art and Culture" on Tuesday 11/8 at 1 pm in King 106. Sponsored by the Mead-Swing Lectureship Committee. For more information please contact Professor Jafar Mahallati.

In conjunction with students and faculty from Amherst College, six Oberlin students will travel throughout Thailand on a Buddhist-oriented trip from January 4-20. The trip aims to immerse American Buddhist scholars and/or practitioners in a society built largely around Buddhism. We will visit important Buddhist sites, attend a three-day silent retreat, spend five days at a monastery, and engage in various service projects. Through the process of fundraising, preparation, and travel the Oberlin students will develop a strong, cooperative micro-community through their shared commitment to spiritual exploration. No level of experience is required. The trip will cost approximately $3536 per student including airfare. For more information please contact Max Zahn.

Be The Change You Wish To See - Become a Dalai Lama Fellow (apply by 11/15/11)

 

Do you have a new idea about how to approach an emerging or persistent challenge in your community? Do you thrive on audacious opportunities? Do you want to join a community of outstanding changemakers deeply engaged with the universal values that define the life and work of the Dalai Lama? If so, apply to become a 2012 - 2013 Dalai Lama Fellow.

 

Dalai Lama Fellows has the unprecedented authorization of the 14th Dalai Lama to award highly-selective year-long fellowships in his name and a project grant of up to $10,000 to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students who want to design and launch ambitious "compassion-in-action" projects in one or more of four areas:

 

a) advancing intercultural and inter-religious cooperation;

b) diminishing violence;

c) mitigating the impact of wealth inequities; and,

d) protecting the environment.

 

As a Dalai Lama Fellow, you will: Take the lead in designing and launching a project about which you are passionate; Directly impact a significant challenge in your community; Shape your project through ongoing personalized support from Dalai Lama Fellows Program Directors, as well as seasoned professionals from the private and citizen sectors; Take part in a year-long curriculum on reflective and values-based leadership and service; Travel to Northern California for an intensive, week-long meeting at the beginning and end of your fellowship to engage with other Fellows, reflect on your work, enhance your skills and perspectives, and broaden your networks.

 

To find out if you qualify, what we look for, and how to apply, click on the link below. You can send additional questions to: bbanerjee@dalailamafellows.org.

 

Oberlin Application Link:

https://fs4.formsite.com/dalailamafellowsorg/form13/secure_index.html