Chaplains

University Convocation

Fall Semester, 2013

Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cone Chapel, Waller Hall (unless otherwise noted)

The University Convocation series is planned by the students of IDS 202 ("Convo: Campus/Community/Cosmos") so the schedule is under constant development throughout the semester. These are the programs scheduled to date.

September 5
"Progress Report: Creating a Culture of Safe and Healthy Sexuality on Campus"

WU is addressing issues of sexual assault and harassment on campus. Come and find out what's happening and how you can be involved.

Representatives from Alpha Chi Omega, ASWU, IFC, SARA, Students for Feminism, WEB and other organizations will be included on the panel.

September 12
"Race and Racism 101: A Beginner's Guide "
American Ethnic Studies Faculty Panel:

Rebecca Dobkins (Anthropology)
Ellen Eisenberg (History)
Lynn Makau (English)
Megan Ybarra (Politics)

Wondering how to contribute productively to discussions of race and racism? American Ethnic Studies faculty, representing four departments, will offer some basic guidance for respectful dialogue and avoiding offense of your classmates, professors, and friends. Come hear your questions answered and learn some tips for antiracist language and listening skills.

September 19
"Professors Profess"
College of Liberal Arts Faculty Panel:

Joyce Millen (Anthropology)
Chris Smith (Biology)
Courtney Stevens (Psychology)

Did they always plan to teach, or did they have another career path in mind? If they were thinking about a different career, what changed their minds?

Come and hear the sometimes odd and always interesting stories about what led Willamette faculty to life in the classroom.

September 26
"Negotiating Englishes in the Global Era"
Paul Kei Matsuda, Professor of English, Arizona State University

The English language has become the language of choice for global communication. The spread of English, however, has also prompted the diversification of the language. The form and functional diversity of English in the global context requires all users, including users of U.S. varieties of English, to negotiate language differences as they interact with people from all around the world.

In this presentation, Dr. Matsuda will provide an overview of the changing nature of the English language and discuss what it means to use English in the age of globalization. He will also explore strategies for negotiating language difference - en essential skill for today's college-educated citizens of the world.

Paul Kei Matsuda is Professor of English and Director of Second Language Writing at Arizona State University. His appearances at Willamette are sponsored by the Writing Center through the generosity of the Porter Fund.

October 3
"Experience Yoga"
Had a stressful week - or just always wanted to try yoga? Come join us for an experiential Yoga Convocation led by students from the Willamette Yoga Club. Mats will be provided; please dress comfortably.
October 10
"American Foreign Policy: What is the Role of the U.S. in an Increasingly Globallized World?"
Professors Seth Cotlar (history) and Michael Marks (politics)

Recent events in Syria threw United States foreign policy into the forefront of the political debate. Questions such as, "When should the United States intervene internationally?" and "What should the United States leave to other people?" were all too common. Needless to say, the debate continues.

Join Professors Cotlar and Marks for a discussion on United States foreign policy. Learn about the United States' involvement in the international arena and discuss U.S. policy.

October 17
Blue Gold
Join us for a discussion about the work of human rights activist Maude Barlow, national chairperson of the Council of Canadians. Portions of the documentary Blue Gold: World Water Wars will be shown as a basis for our discussion. Ms. Barlow will be the speaker at the Salem Peace Lecture on October 23.
October 24
To be announced
October 31
To be announced
November 7
To be announced
November 14
To be announced
November 21
"Silencing Acts"
November 28
No Convocation - Thanksgiving
December 5
To be announced

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