Thursday, 11/15, 7:30 pm, Wilder 101

Professors Douglas and Rhonda Jacobsen of Messiah College and authors of "No Longer Invisible: Religion in University Education" (Oxford 2012) have spent the past three years studying the ways in which multiculturalism, postmodernism, and globalization are changing the place of religion and ethics in American higher education today. Beginning with a brief historical overview, this presentation will discuss the changing role(s) of religions and ethics in higher education, explain what is unique about the contemporary situation, and suggest opportunities for students and others to be involved in this emerging conversation. Sponsored by the Mead Swing Lectureship, ORSL, and the Dean of Students Office.

Thursday, 11/15, 10 pm, Sco

Come dance to DJ PANTY-HOE$ to raise money for the Interfaith Service Project: Stop Hunger Now. Small donation at the door, free pizza by Lorenzo's. Sponsored by Interfaith Student Council, World Food Program, and OPIRG.

Friday, 11/16, 3:30-5:30 pm, Root Room

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to an educational and hunger relief meal-packaging event with the organization Stop Hunger Now. Stop Hunger Now seeks to end the tragedy of child starvation by sending nutritious meals to schools that request them in developing countries while working to develop communities and achieve food sustainability. This event will be combined with a food drive to benefit Oberlin Community Services. Register to serve and/or donate here. Sponsored by ORSL, Interfaith Student Council, Religious Pluralism ExCo, World Food Program and OPIRG. For more information contact adah.hetko@oberlin.edu or alyssa.phelps@oberlin.edu.

Sunday, 11/18, 7:30 pm, First Church in Oberlin (UCC) Fellowship Hall

A multifaith celebration with music, prayers, stories, meditation, and activities engaging the theme of gratitude and giving in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Freewill offering to benefit Stop Hunger Now and food drive to benefit Oberlin Community Services. Activities for children provided. Reception to follow. Sponsored by Oberlin Area Cooperating Ministries, ORSL, the Interfaith Student Council and the Religious Pluralism ExCo.

Monday, 11/19, 7 pm, West Lecture Hall

The Office of Student Wellness and Shining Hope for Communities-Oberlin (SHOFCO) will be hosting a screening of "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide." The documentary is based on the novel of the same name, by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn, which was published in June of 2010. We will be screening the first part of the two part documentary, which is focuses on gender-based violence, sex trafficking, and education. All are welcome.

Tuesday, 11/20

Potluck Dinner, 5:45-7 pm, First Church in Oberlin (106 N Main St.)

Come share with the Oberlin and Oberlin College community in a Potluck Dinner. This will be an exceptional opportunity to share, talk about Trans issues, and also get to know the community at large. Some food will be provided but we invite everyone to bring a dish to share. We hope to see many of you there.

Bonfire and Vigil, 7:15-7:45 pm, Tappan Square Bonfire Pit (southwest corner)

After dinner, we invite everyone to join us at a Bonfire and Vigil in Tappan Square.

Open Mic Night, 8-9 pm , Edmonia Lewis Center (76 S Professor St.)
To conclude our evening, we invite everyone to join us at the Edmonia Lewis Center for an Open Mic Night. Students and Community Members are welcome to perform. Please get in touch with lespinoz@oberlin.edu for more information.

Rev. Barbara Baylor of the United Church of Christ National Staff will speak on healthcare justice, Wednesday, 11/14, 6:45 p.m., JFO Room. Come early and join us for supper at 5:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Jason Harris, Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music will speak about the Mozart Mass in C Minor to be performed under his direction by the Musical Union in December. Sunday, 11/18, 11:15 a.m., JFO Room.

Cauffiel Organ Advent Concert Series, Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m., beginning on Nov. 28. in the Meeting House of First Church.  Performers in the opening concert include: organists James David Christie (Professor of Organ, Oberlin), Don Verkuilen (Minister of Music at First Congregational Church, Elyria), harpist Kevin Layer (OC '12), soprano Marlene Rosen (Oberlin Professor of Voice), plus a string orchestra of Oberlin students and community members. Bring a bag lunch.

Saturday, 11/24, 1-4 p.m., Peace Community Church

All are welcome.