The Vassar College Office of Religious and Spiritual Life is accepting applications for a one-year position for recent college graduates, the Tanenbaum Fellowship in Inter-Religious Practice. As indicated on the posting, the preference is for Vassar College graduates and recent alumnae/i, but recent graduates of any college may apply. Applicants can view the position announcement on the college's Human Resources webpage.

The Jewish Farm School is offering a one-week, experiential course to focus on the intersection of Judaism, agriculture and contemporary food issues. Run in partnership with Hebrew College, participants in this ground-breaking course can receive college credit.  

When: Sunday, 6/3 3 pm - Sunday, 6/10, 11 am

Where: Hebrew College & Sustainable Farms in the Greater Boston Area
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in the intersection of Judaism, farming and food justice. Contact Rabbi Jacob Fine for more information.

Housing Accomodations: Mount Ida College campus (located near Hebrew College).

Cost: $1000 + transportation; generous fellowships are available.

Application Due: May 1, 2012

The Peace and Conflict Studies Concentration and community partners are co-sponsoring a Peace Week, 4/13-21. For more information about events please visit the website.

Join the Student Senate for a great Health and Wellness Symposium. Details here.

Wednesday, 4/18, 7-8:30 pm, King 106

Join this amazing panel of Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, Muslim, and Unitarian Universalist leaders talking about their various forms of interfaith work and how it builds peace in the world. A part of Peace Week 2012. Sponsored by the Interfaith Student Council and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

City Manager Eric Norenberg will be speaking about the City of Oberlin's work on The Oberlin Project. In October, David Orr came and talked about the college's work on this project. Come learn more. Handicapped access in the rear. 

Sunday, 4/22, 1-6 pm, Starting at the Multifaith Center

REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

OC students of all religions and philosophies are welcome to engage in this Interfaith Service Day, which will focus on intentional ecological service in celebration of Earth Day. We will register at 1 pm, serve in local non-profit settings, and conclude with reflection and a meal by 6 pm. All are welcome. Registration information available soon. For more information please contact Alyssa.Phelps@oberlin.edu or Lara.Griffin@oberlin.edu.

Thursday, 4/26, 2 pm, Craig Lecture Hall (please enter through back door)

Jacob Bender, director of the film "Out of Cordoba," will lecture on "Representations of Averroes (Ibn Rushd) in Western Christian Art" in the course "Introduction to Muslim Cultures and Civilizations." This lecture is open to the public. 

Thursday, 4/26, 7:30 pm, King 306

Director Jacob Bender will screen and discuss his film "Out of Cordoba: Averroes and Maimonides in Their Time and Ours" which explores some of the most vexing issues of our time: Is there a "clash of civilizations" between Western and Muslim civilizations? Are Jews and Muslims incapable of peaceful coexistence? Does religious faith lead inevitably to xenophobia and violence? Sponsored by the Mead Swing Lectureship Committee, the History Department, La Casa Hispánica, Cinema Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Comparative Muslim Cultures and Civilizations.

Saturday, 4/28, 8 pm, First Church in Oberlin UCC

Members of the Oikos Ensemble will lead a workshop in collaboration with local artists on the spiritual side of jazz music and its use in worshipful settings. Sponsored by the First Church in Oberlin UCC.

Saturday, 4/28, 6 pm, First Church in Oberlin UCC

Guest Speaker John Gates, "Guatemalan Returned Refugee Communities Today"

All proceeds suport scholarships, teachers, and projects in the Guatemalan communities of Santa Elena and Copal AA. Tickets: $10 Individual, $25 Family (2 adults and 2 children under 12) available 4/20 at Ben Franklin or First Church.

Sunday, 4/29, 8-11 pm, The 'Sco

Chauvinist lyrics cramping your style? Come dance to a different beat! The R-E-S-P-E-C-T Dance is a time to have fun and dance without being bombarded with negative images of women. Many events on campus play music with lyrics that are disrespectful to women and promote unhealthy gender attitudes. Celebrate having fun and respecting everyone! Sponsored by Ecumenical Christians of Oberlin (ECO).

Sunday, 5/27, 1:30 pm, Warner Concert Hall

All are welcome at this multifaith spiritual celebration with music, prayers, inspirational readings and an address to give thanks for, inspire, and bless the Class of 2012. This year's address will be given by Daisy Kahn, Executive Director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement, which was a major partner in the effort to build a mosque and interfaith center near Ground Zero in New York City. ASMA is also engaged in domestic and international programs to promote Muslim women's and youth empowerment and leadership and to deepen the discourse of progressive Islam. Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and the Commencement/Reunion Weekend Committee.