April 15, 2013 STU
Today: Movie Night: “Perks of Being a Wallflower”

Join Take Back The Night in the Dolan Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, to watch “The Perks of Being a Wallflower!” After the movie, we will discuss the presence of sexual abuse in the film and its effects on the characters. Food will be provided.

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April 13, 2013 STAFF/STU
Today: Freedom of Expression vs. Respect for the Sacred

On Saturday, April 13, the Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies will be hosting an international conference titiled Freedom of Expression vs. Respect for the Sacred. This one-day event will explore these complex issues from a variety of perspectives, including religion, sociology, ethics, and politics, and is designed to create dialogue and foster understanding on one of the most fundamental issues facing contemporary global society.

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April 12, 2013 STAFF/STU
Today: Desmund Cahill on Islam in Multifaith Australia

As a part of his visit to John Carroll, Desmund Cahill (RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia) will give a talk titiled “Islam: Its Profile and Challenges in Multifaith Australia” on Friday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. The talk will take place in room 226 of the Administration Building.

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April 12, 2013 STAFF/STU
Today: Blink: Can You See Me?

Prompting constructive, critical dialogues to foster a greater understanding of the importance of empathy, acceptance, and interculturalism, “Blink” is a play about the faculty, staff, and students at a private college.

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April 12, 2013 STAFF/STU
Today: Blink: Can You See Me?

Prompting constructive, critical dialogues to foster a greater understanding of the importance of empathy, acceptance, and interculturalism, “Blink” is a play about the faculty, staff, and students at a private college.

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April 12, 2013 STAFF/STU
Today: Desmund Cahill on Islam in Multifaith Australia

As a part of his visit to John Carroll, Desmund Cahill (RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia) will give a talk titiled “Islam: Its Profile and Challenges in Multifaith Australia” on Friday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. The talk will take place in room 226 of the Administration Building.

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April 12, 2013 STAFF/STU
POTW: Celebration Cupcakes

Last Saturday, April 6, we welcomed more than 400 prospective students and their families to campus for the Class of 2017 Celebration. Everyone enjoyed a unique cupcake creation during lunch, which caught many eyes and made for a perfect photo op.

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April 11, 2013 STAFF/STU
Today: Presentation by Andrew Delbanco – “College: What It Was, Is, and Should Be”

Andrew Delbanco, the Mendelson Family Chair of American Studies and the Julian Clarence Levi Professor of the Humanities at Columbia University, will give a public presentation on Thursday, April 11, at 5 p.m. in the Donahue Auditorium of the Dolan Science Center based on his recent award-winning book, “College: What it Was, Is, and Should Be.”

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April 11, 2013 STAFF/STU
Today: Sweet Carrollines Annual Concert

Come to the Underground at 8 p.m. this Thursday, April 11, to hear JCU’s own female a cappella group, The Sweet Carrollines! With special guest Rhapsody Blue, the Carrollines will be singing some of your favorite songs. Stop by, invite friends/family and enjoy the night!

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April 10, 2013 STAFF/STU
Today: “Who Is Watching Us Online and Should They Stop?”

Kirsten Martin, Ph.D., will have a presentation on “Who Is Watching Us Online and Should They Stop?” on Wednesday, April 10, during the Celebration of Scholarship. The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. in the Donahue Auditorium of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology.

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