Submitted by Monica Edison
AQ alumnus Jacob Baum ('05) has been awarded a twelve-month dissertation research fellowship by the Institute for European History, Mainz, Germany, for 2010-11 for his project "Sensory Perception, Religious Ritual and Reformation in Germany, 1450-1560." Mr. Baum is a doctoral student in History at the University of Illinois.
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Rabbi Albert Lewis will be giving a brief talk and signing copies of his new book, SOUL SOUNDS: REFLECTIONS ON LIFE, at the Aquinas College Bookstore on December 2, from 12:15-1:30PM. Copies are $15 and available now at the AQ Bookstore.
Submitted by Mary Clark-Kaiser
The Campus Ministry lecture on Sexuality tonight has been cancelled because Mary Vaccaro is ill. I am very sorry. Peace, Mary
Submitted by Adriana Facundo
Please come join the Social Justice house (Knape Hall) in making traditional tie-blankets for the Homeless on Monday, November 23rd from 6-9 (time is fairly flexible)! Not only we will be donating these comfy blankets to the homeless in Grand Rapids, but we will also be drinking hot cocoa & eating cookies & watching Christmas movies while doing so! It's also a great way for some of you freshmen to get a tour of one of your possible LLC's for next year! Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please e-mail: Adriana arf002@aquinas.edu, Audrey anc001@aquinas.edu or Lindsey lkm001@aquinas.edu
The Aquinas College Health and Wellness Center has received a large supply of the H1N1 vaccine. Anyone may receive the vaccine and everyone is strongly encouraged to have one. Please call if you have questions or concerns, ext. 2969.
Submitted by Veronica Beitner
the Rotten to the Core workout scheduled for 12:30 today on the soccer field is cancelled. Our apologies for this change but please join us on Monday to resume the normal schedule.
Submitted by Monica Edison
Hear Aquinas College's Dr. Glenn Barkan on NPR's Morning Edition! AQ Dean and Political Scientist Glenn Barkan offers commentary in a story on Sarah Palin's visit to West Michigan to promote her book at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3 (Click on the Link to "Here the Latest" show "Morning Edition" for the story "Hundreds Wait in Michi. Cold to See Sarah Palin")
Submitted by Stephen Wolf
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Thank God for His Blessings at Wege Cafe.
Thursday night from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
All are invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal for $6.95!
Hope to see you there!
Submitted by Dana Freeman
You are invited to the opening of the New Forms Class Exhibit this Sunday, November 22, from 2-4 pm in the Art and MUsic Center Gallery. Come see the unique works created by students responding to an idea they select. Take a study break-- refreshments will be served!
Submitted by Monica Edison
Keith DeRose, Allison Chair of Philosophy at Yale, will present "Universalism and Open Theism" at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the Wege Ballroom. This presentation will explore the Biblical and philosophical arguments offered by those who believe in universal salvation. DeRose is the author of The Case for Contextualism (Oxford UP, 2009) among many other books and articles and has taught numerous courses on the philosophy of religion, including The Problem of Evil, Belief in the Existence of God, Perceiving God, and Free Will, God, and Evil. The presentation is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Provost's office, the Philosophy Department, and the Humanities and Insignis programs. Please join us and feel free to bring your lunch.
Submitted by Eric Bridge
All are welcome to attend "Reports From the Field: Fall Break 2009" Student Presentations. Listen to AQ Students as they briefly share about their fall break 2009 service-learning experiences. Hear about Acadia National Park (Maine), Bethlehem Farm (WV), Dominican Republic, Jonah House (MD), Nazareth Farm (WV), and Re-Member Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (SD). Stop on by AB Room 256. Program is free and runs 5:00 - 6:15 pm.
Submitted by Diana Dixon
Students Striving for Sustainability, Environmental Political Interactive Change, and the Social Action Committee of Aquinas College are offering a free showing of Food Inc. at the Wealth Street Theater on Monday November 30th at 6pm. This movie delves into the American agricultural system and the policies which affect our country. The film reveals the systemic connection between the importance of buying local and organic food with what we eat, how it is produced and the prevalent human illnesses like diabetes, obesity, cancer and lack of proper nutrition. Dots are also connected with genetic engineering, farm worker protection, ethical animal treatment and the environmental impacts of our agriculture system.
Submitted by Kathryn Chandonnet
Come to our second Night of Praise Worship at Bukowski Chapel for an evening of praise & worship, fellowship, food, and fun! This Thursday, November 19, 9-10:15!!
The Cook Carriage House will host vendors and artisans on Monday, November 30th who will offer products for sale to the Aquinas community for $25 or less, allowing a very affordable AQ holiday shopping day! This program is presented in conjuction with "Christmas at the Cook Carriage House" - providing AQ with holiday programming all day long! Campus Life is still looking for vendors and artisans for the Christmas at the Carriage House event on November 30. The application deadline has been extended through THURSDAY, November 19th at noon. Applications are available via email at moorenod@aquinas.edu or for pick up in front of the Campus Life Office in the Cook Carriage House. All rules and regulations are on the application.
Submitted by Veronica Beitner
Thank you to all those that helped make Cancer Awareness Week a fun, educational and successful program. This truly was a collaboration of the Aquinas community. Please remember that you can still make donations to the American Cancer Society via our own PennyBen organization. For more information please contact Veronica Beitner at x2970.
Submitted by Monica Edison
Keith DeRose, Allison Chair of Philosophy at Yale, will present "Universalism and Open Theism" at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the Wege Ballroom. This presentation will explore the Biblical and philosophical arguments offered by those who believe in universal salvation. DeRose is the author of The Case for Contextualism (Oxford UP, 2009) among many other books and articles and has taught numerous courses on the philosophy of religion, including The Problem of Evil, Belief in the Existence of God, Perceiving God, and Free Will, God, and Evil. The presentation is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Provost's office, the Philosophy Department, and the Humanities and Insignis programs. Please join us and feel free to bring your lunch.
Submitted by Sally Reeves
On Wednesday, November 19, the 1st Regional Idea Pitch competition will take place in the Loosemoore Auditorium of GVSU, Pew Grand Rapids Campus on Fulton Street. Aquinas is participating in the competition this year for the first time after having a campus idea pitch competition for our business students. The top three competitors will compete in the Regional Competition. They are: 1st place Peter Reno, H.O.M.E.S. Energy Solutions (home heat and energy solutions); 2nd place Raul Velasco, Smart Wallet (GPS enabled wallet); and 3rd place Brett Stoll, Media Gallows (news and cultural medium for GR area colleges).
Students have 90 seconds to pitch an idea and then 90 seconds to answer questions. Judges for the event are Rick DeVos, Danny Beckett and Brent Hawkins. Competition prizes total $4,000. Students from Aquinas, Calvin, Davenport, Cornerstone and Hope are taking part. The event is free and the public is welcome. Come out and support our team.
Submitted by Jessica Eimer
With sustainability fighting its way into every mainstream conversation, it is only fitting that Aquinas takes a moment to shine some light on our own efforts to demonstrate our continued leadership in the field. Aquinas has recently fulfilled one more requirement of the ACUPCC by completing a Greenhouse Gas Report. The American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) is an effort put forth by a network of colleges and universities with a mission to accelerate progress towards climate neutrality and sustainability by empowering the higher education sector to educate students, create solutions, and provide leadership-by-example for the rest of society.
Click to see Aquinas' Greenhouse Gas Report
The Greenhouse Gas Report takes a closer look at Aquinas' carbon footprint and poses a level playing field for comparison between other schools carbon outputs. A carbon footprint analysis measures the amount of carbon emitted due to the operation of an organization, whether it be through heating and cooling, lighting, transportation, and so on. Taking the time to prepare and execute a carbon footprint analysis is not an easy process, but Aquinas is loyal to our continued commitment to sustainability. The information in the report will guide our development
Submitted by Veronica Beitner
Thank you to everyone that was able to participate in the variety of events, made donations to the American Cancer Society, and held us in thought and prayer. We conclude Cancer Awareness Week today at the Spirit Rock at 12:15 for a brief prayer service.
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