Experience the varied contributions that spiritual and religious traditions can add to your Stanford education. Enjoy the music of Stanford Taiko, Stanford Talisman, the Memorial Church Choir and University Organist, Dr. Robert Huw Morgan, as well as an inspiring sermon by Dean Jane Shaw.
After the service, Stanford students are invited to join us in the Round Room for lunch.
Featuring Riva Silverman, Vice President at HIAS and Winnie Gacheru, Director at HIAS Kenya
The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) hosts a presentation on the refugee crisis. Winnie Gacheru, Director as HIAS Kenya, and Riva Silverman, Vice President at HIAS, will speak. The refugee crisis is worse today than at any time since WWII. Conflict and persecution is driving millions from their homes, leaving them stateless and vulnerable. Winnie and Riva will provide a framework for understanding today’s global refugee crisis and effective ways to respond to the needs of refugees. The program is free and open to the public.
Join us to hear about a framework for understanding today’s global refugee crisis and an effective way to respond to the needs of refugees domestically and internationally. In particular with victims of sexual, gender-based, and faith-based violence and others who have suffered from violent oppression in Seria, Iraq, Kenya and Uganda. We will share stories of challenge and hope reflective of the work we do with some of the world’s most vulnerable refugees.
Free tickets are available at www.jvalley.org/. Info: diane@jvalley.org
Co-sponsored by the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, Hillel @Stanford, Congregation Kol Emeth, Congregation Shir Hadash, Congregation Beth Am, Congregation Sinai, Hadassah, Hindu American Foundation and Silicon Valley Interreligious Council.
Want a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Becoming a Spiritual Care Service Volunteer at Stanford Hospital may be just the right opportunity for you, if you’re . . .
The next training will be held on three consecutive Tuesday evenings:
October 13, 20, and 27, 2015 from 7-9 PM
For more information and to get a volunteer application, call (650) 723-5101 or email: spiritualcare@stanfordhealthcare.org
Interviews for this training will be held through October 1, 2015.
President John L. Hennessy cordially invites you to attend the investiture ceremony of The Rev. Professor Jane Shaw as Dean for Religious Life.
Dean Shaw began her role at Stanford University on September 1, 2014. On May 6, 2015, she will be formally invested by the Stanford Community as Dean.
Special Guest Preacher: Anna Deavere Smith, noted playwright, actress and professor.
Memorial Church has historically been an important center of spiritual and ceremonial life at Stanford University since the church was dedicated in 1903. It is open to anyone, wherever you may be on your spiritual journey. Please join us in this spectacular and sacred venue.
A reception will follow in the Stanford Main Quadrangle.
Stanford Cultural Interactions Club would like to invite you to our Dialogue and Friendship Dinner at Stanford. Through this event, they aim to enhance intercultural understanding and dialogue within the Stanford community by bringing individuals from diverse backgrounds together including students, faculty, staff, administrators, businessmen, religious and community leaders.
Theme: Extremism and a Need for Dialogue
Keynote Speaker: Prof. John Esposito,
Professor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He is Founding Director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding in the Walsh School of Foreign Service. He has more than 45 books and monographs. Esposito’s books and articles have been translated into more than 35 languages.
Peace & Dialogue Awards
As part of the program we are giving Peace & Dialogue Award and Campus Achievement Award to inspiring community leaders who have made a significant contributions to multicultural understanding and dialogue in Bay Area and beyond.
Mediterranean Food & Music
The dinner will have a good selection of Mediterranean food accompanied with intercultural music.
Admission: $20 per guest, $15 for students.
Please register through Eventbrite with your meal choice by April 23, 2015.
Sponsors: ASSU, GSC, the Billie Achilles fund, the Bechtel International Center, Markaz, Black Student Union, Haas Center, CLGSA
About Stanford Cultural Interactions Club (SCIC)
SCIC is a registered student organization at Stanford University. You can find more information about our activities at our webpage: www.culturalinteractions.org. Our mission is to serve societal peace and friendship on campus and within the Stanford community by striving to spread values such as cross-cultural understanding, tolerance, respect, and dialogue.