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The Faculty Benevolent Association is sponsoring a delegation
to Chiapas, Mexico, June 2-11, 2002. This week-long trip will
consist primarily of people related to Central College. We will
study the effect of various religious groups on the social and
political lives of the people of Chiapas. The FBA is working with
the Minneapolis-based peace and justice organization Cloudforest
Initiatives, who will arrange discussions with political activists,
church leaders and academics. The cost of the delegation is approximately
$1,500, including airfare from Des Moines, transportation in Mexico,
room, board and administrative fees. There will be an informal
meeting about the trip 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the lower
chapel. All other questions may be directed to John Miller.
Central College's psychology department, the office of intercultural
life and the diversity task force will present a video series,
Women and Islam, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, and Friday,
Dec. 14, in van Emmerik studio. The videos offer a diverse representation
of female culture in the Middle East and are aimed at broadening
the understanding of Islam and women without concentrating solely
on women in Afghanistan. "Four Women of Egypt" and "Hidden
Faces" will be shown in van Emmerik, while "My Journey,
My Islam" and "A State of Danger" will be available
for class reservation. Contact visiting psychology instructor
Jolene Skinner at 5182 for more information about how to
obtain the videos.
The diversity task force and the office of intercultural life
are pleased to welcome Adrien Wing to Central 11 a.m., Thursday,
Dec. 6, in the Graham Conference Center Banquet Room. Wing, the
Bessie Dutton Murray distinguished professor of law at the University
of Iowa, has consulted for the United Nations and traveled extensively
in the Middle East. Her presentation "America after September
11: Questions and Answers" is designed to provide information
and insight into aspects of the Middle East conflict and aftermath
of Sept. 11.
Central College's Mills Gallery will host Works on Paper by
Peter Feldstein from Thursday, Dec. 6, through Thursday, Jan.
31. Feldstein, a member of the fine art faculty at the University
of Iowa, will be displaying his digital images featuring exquisite
line and patterns. His work - marks, symbols and icons rooted
in the photographic tradition and based on the primitive urge
of humans to make marks and relate to symbols - has been displayed
in individual and group exhibitions across the country.
Feldstein's display will be kicked off with a reception to honor
Hutch and Gretchen Bearce 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, in Mills Gallery.
The Bearces, who reside in Pella, have given $274,700 to establish
the Allison B. Allen Visiting Artist Fund. The fund is given in
memory of Hutch's aunt Allen, who was both an art educator and
a professional portrait and landscape artist. There will also
be an exhibition featuring Allen's work from the Bearces' personal
collection. The reception is free and open to the public.
The HealthStyle committee's last Lunch and Learn will be noon
and 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 12 in the Central Market. Shelly Veldhuizen,
a nurse from the community health service of Marion County, will
talk about biological and chemical terrorism through anthrax.
The HealthStyle committee will pay $2 toward your lunch, contact
Dave Pavlat at ext. 7636 or by e-mail at pavlatd@central.edu.
The Christmas candlelight service with the A Cappella Choir will
be held 11 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the upper chapel. An organ
prelude begins at 10:30 p.m. President David Roe and wife
Betsy will host a coffee in the lower chapel immediately
following.
Iowa Public Television will replay last year's "Candlelight
Concert at Central College" 7 p.m., Dec. 23, and 5 a.m.,
Dec. 24. The annual event features the A Cappella Choir, Flute
Choir, Handbell Choir, Brass Ensemble and Chamber Singers.
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