Opening Reception: Thursday, 9/6, 5-8 pm, Allen Art Museum

Thursday, 9/6, 7:30 pm, Wilder 101

Learn more about the indigenous people of Guatemala and the issues they are facing today when recent Oberlin College graduate, Viviana Gentry, shares some of her experiences as a human rights accompanier in Northwest Guatemala. Gentry served as an international presence and measure of security in the departments of Huehuetenango and San Marcos, from October 2011 to May 2012. Her service offered many first-hand opportunities to gain insight into the complex issues and struggles evident throughout all layers of Guatemala's present day culture. Sponsored by the Santa Elena Project of Accompaniment (SEPA).

Saturday, 9/8, 1-2 pm, Peace Community Church (44 E Lorain)

Interfaith Peace Builders is a national organization that sends delegations to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to learn about the situation on both sides and to meet Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers who seek resolution of the conflict. Two of Interfaith Peace Builders' delegation leaders, Philip Farah and Michael Daly, will give presentations and open the floor for conversation. Middle Eastern snacks will be provided. This event is cosponsored by Peace Community Church and Students for a Free Palestine. The contact person on campus is amanda.jacir@oberlin.edu.

Sunday, 9/9, 2-4 pm, Thwing Center, 11111 Euclid Ave., Case Western

Free parking in Ford Road garage

A multifaith gathering with music, dance, food, exhibits, family activities, and conversation.

Planned by Interreligious Peace Makers and co-sponsored by ORSL

Monday, 9/10, 4:30-6 pm, Wilder Bowl (Rain Site: Science Center)

Come visit ORSL and campus and local religious and philosophical communities at the Connections Fair, Oberlin's annual student activities fair. Community service and wellness opportunities will also be featured.

Begins Tuesday, 9/11, 4:45-6 pm, Apply to Greg McGonigle

Apply at the ExCo Fair Wednesday, 9/5, 6-8 pm, Root Room

This course explores interfaith leadership--the skills and knowledges that are necessary to build bridges across differences of religions and philosophies through five pathways: friendship and hospitality, dialogue and education, service and activism, ritual and celebration, and the arts and music. We also explore the meaning of religious pluralism through the work of some of its proponents and critics. This is a community-based learning course that includes personal sharing and community projects. Students will deepen in their understanding of the interfaith movement and be supported to continue their engagement beyond the course.

First Class: Tuesday, 9/11, 6:30-8 pm, Meet in Wilder Hall Lobby

Regular Time: Saturdays, 9/15-12/8, 2-4 pm, Multifaith Center

Neuroscience, physics, biology, epigenetics--what are their connections to spirituality? Explore, embody, and celebrate the integration of mind, body, and spirit in sacred dance. Grow in wholeness and live fully alive. This course will include information sharing and discussion, meditation, singing, and dancing to the sacred phrases of major world spiritual traditions. To take this course for credit, register at the ExCo Fair. Others can come to the first or second class. For more information please contact Jessie Ferriols at jferriols@frontier.com.

Wednesday, 9/12, 4:30 pm, Corner of Main & College Streets downtown

As part of the "National Day of Action Against Fracking Waste," the Oberlin community is invited to join one another to protect our health and keep our community safe. Contact person: Sam Rubin, samrubin25@gmail.com. Sponsored by Communities for Safe and Sustainable Energy (CSSE) and Oberlin College Anti-Frack. 

Information Sessions: 9/4-21, Noon, 4:30, or 7:30 pm, Wilder 327

OhioPIRG is a student-funded, student-directed organization on campus. We focus on solutions to some of society's biggest problems--like working to end hunger and homelessness, advocating for clean and safe public transit, and promoting clean energy. Right now we're working with the Oberlin Young Voters Coalition to register and turn out over 1,000 students to vote. You can help make that happen by becoming an intern with OhioPIRG. You are invited to come hear more about our campaigns and how you can get involved as an intern or volunteer. Apply today, or join us for an information session to learn more. Our website is: www.ohiopirgstudents.org. If you haven't registered to vote, register online at www.studentvote.org. For more information please contact: Rachel Hyden, OhioPIRG Campus Organizer rachel@ohiopirgstudents.org.

Friday, 9/21, 4:30 pm, King 306

Professor Peter Machinist, Hancock Professor of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages at Harvard University, will lecture on "The Question of Job: Some Reflections on the Biblical Book." For more information please contact Professor Cindy Chapman.