Join the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion and the Don Shula Chair in Philosophy for a lecture by Lani Guinier, an American lawyer, scholar, and civil rights activist, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. in Donahue Auditorium. Guinier is the Bennett Boskey Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and the first woman of color appointed to a tenured professorship at that institution.
Continue reading this storyAs part of the University’s commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the martyrs of El Salvador, the Office of Mission and Identity invites the JCU community and friends to a lunchtime lecture by Rev. Fernando Cardenal, S.J., titled “My Life as a Jesuit Priest in the Nicaraguan Revolution & Reflections on the Jesuit Martyrs.” The luncheon lecture will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the LSC Conference Room.
Continue reading this storyJoin the African American Alliance for our first general meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the O’Dea Room!
Continue reading this storyJoin us on Monday, Sept. 15, in the Dolan Science Center’s O’Connell Reading Room for the first Scholarly Lunch in the 2014-2015 Scholarly Lunch Series. Michael Eng, Department of Philosophy, and Rev. Jayme Stayer, S.J., Department of English, will present. Lunch will be available at 11:45 a.m.
Continue reading this storyDeadline for submission to the October 2014 issue of “Faculty Notes” is Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. “Faculty Notes” include items of interest regarding faculty activity, including new publications, presentations, and collaborations with students, service activities, and teaching innovations.
Continue reading this storyJohn Carroll will host our annual Constitution Day celebration on Friday, Sept. 19, at noon in the LSC Conference Room. This year’s guest speaker will be U.S. Marshal Peter Elliott, who will discuss how the United States Constitution impacts his daily work, including his roles and responsibilities within the U.S. Department of Justice.
Continue reading this storyThe Learning Commons will begin programming starting the week of Monday, Sept. 15t! Encourage your students to stop by the lower level of Grasselli Library to find tutoring in subjects ranging from psychology to economics. The Career Center will be offering cover letter and résumé check ups and the Writing Center will begin holding after-hours writing assistance.
Continue reading this storyThis Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. in BR 33 the JCU Investment Club will have its first meeting. All interested students of any year or major are welcome to get involved.
Continue reading this storyDecorate the door or entryway of your department to show your JCU spirit for Homecoming and Family Weekend! This is a quick, easy, and creative way to demonstrate your school spirit and Blue Streak pride! It is a win-win!
Continue reading this storyJoin Alpha Omega, the Catholic Devotional Group, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 9 p.m. in Saint Francis Chapel for the first Festival of Praise of the semester! Spend an hour in personal reflection while listening and singing praise and worship music.
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