Featured Events:
Using Water Wisely- Green Bag Lunch and Learn
The Creighton University Sustainability Council’s Green Bag Lunch and Learn Series presents: “Making a Habit to Use Water Wisely” on Thursday, March 22 from 12:30-1:30 pm in the CCSJ (Harper Center, Room 2067). This lunch features a conversation with Dave DeBoer (Metropolitan Utilities District) and David Aiken (Department of Agricultural Economics at UNL). In celebration of United Nations’ World Water Day, come find out the answers to some of these pressing questions: Why do we need to conserve water? In what direct, concrete ways can we use less water in our homes or daily lives? What kinds of practices create the most water consumption? Water is a renewable, but limited resource around the world. Using water more wisely will reduce pollution and health risks, lower water costs, and extend the potential of our water supply.
Bring a simple lunch if you’d like, drinks and dessert (fresh fruit & 7-layer bars) will be provided.
With questions, please contact Anna Green at annagreen@creighton.edu or Ken Reed-Bouley at krb@creighton.edu
Project Homeless Connect Omaha
Volunteers still needed for Project Homeless Connect Omaha. Project Homeless Connect Omaha is in need of about 35 more volunteers during the first shift (8:15 – 11:30 am). Volunteers will assist a homeless guest in filling out a basic in-take form and navigating the guest throughout the process of accessing professional services offered at the event. There are two time slots for volunteers to sign up for. For more information, or to register as a volunteer for the March 23rd event, please visit http://blogs.creighton.edu/ccsj/project-homeless-connect-omaha/volunteer-registration/.
Events this week:
Ignatian Discernment Retreat
Spring Break Service Trips Reunion
What does Catholicism Really Say About Capitalism?
Women and Body Image Film Series: “Arresting Ana”
Invisible Children Presents: Kony 2012
Campus Sustainability Update
Lecture: Moral Courage- A Bridge between Good Intentions and Bringing Home the Goods
Lunch and Learn: Voter ID, Polling, and Everything in Between
Using Water Wisely- Green Bag Lunch and Learn
Archbishop Leo Arkfeld, S.V.D. Exhibit and Lecture
Women and Body Image Film Series: “Sexy, Inc”
Project Homeless Connect Omaha
“Women at Work in a Man’s World: Women’s Success and Struggles” Archbishop Romero Anniversary Mass
Volunteers Needed for Ollie Webb Center
Events More than One Week Away:
Omaha Table Talk Event
Saturday, March 17
Ignatian Discernment Retreat
Fr. Paul Coelho and Michael Rossmann, SJ, will be putting on a one-day “Ignatian Discernment Retreat” on Saturday, March 17th. It will be held in the CCSJ in the Harper Center. It is open to all women and men and may be particularly helpful for those who will be making an important decision soon. Then again, as we all must make decisions on a daily basis, the material will be relevant to all. The link for the event is: https://www.facebook.com/events/310595165668512.
Sunday, March 18
Spring Break Service Trips Reunion
For those who went on a 2012 Spring Beak Service Trip, this is an opportunity to see your group again, share stories, watch the picture slideshow, and find ways to incorporate your experience into your life in Omaha. It will take place from 2-4 pm in the Skutt Student Center Ballroom.
Monday, March 19
What does Catholicism Really Say About Capitalism?
On Monday, March 19 from 12:30-1:30, all are welcome to a discussion in the Creighton Center for Service and Justice (Harper 2067) on Catholicism and capitalism. This brief article by Fred Kammer, SJ, JD, Director of the Jesuit Social Research Institute at Loyola University New Orleans, will serve as the basis for discussion. For more information or to RSVP (so we know how many to expect), please contact Michael Rossmann, SJ at rossmann.michael@gmail.com or 402-280-1290.
Women and Body Image Film Series: “Arresting Ana”
Arresting Ana tells the story of the potential criminalization of the pro-anorexia movement in France. The film follows two women: Sarah, an 18-year-old college student with a ‘pro-Ana’ blog, an online forum on which she shares tips and tricks with other young women on how to become anorexic, and Valerie Boyer, a passionate legislator who is proposing a ground-breaking bill that aims to ban pro-Ana websites by issuing $30,000 fines and 2-year prison sentences to members of this online underground movement.
This film is part of the “Women and Body Image” Series sponsored by the Kenefick Chair in the Humanities. It will be shown from 7-8:30 pm in Harper Center 3023. For more information, please contact Wendy Wright at wmwright@creighton.edu.
Invisible Children Presents: Kony 2012
After making a visit in 2009, Creighton University – along with the team members of Invisible Children – will host a second event showing the new film, Kony 2012, as well as a Ugandan team mate making a visit to our school! You will also have the opportunity to change lives in Northern Uganda by purchasing products and donating to the scholarship fund which goes towards children in Uganda. This event is free and open to the public, and will take place in the Harper Center Auditorium from 7:00pm-9:00pm. View the trailer for the film here: http://invisiblechildren.com/videos/33709014 or e-mail khloekeeler@creighton.edu for more information.
Wednesday, March 21
Campus Sustainability Update
Join the six Creighton delegates who attended the Faculty Conversation weekend for a lunch of discussion about “Jesuit, Catholic and Green.” Six of our colleagues attended a weekend of discussion with delegations from Midwest and Southern Jesuit colleges and universities. What are campuses doing about sustainability, social justice and respect for life? What is Creighton doing?
A panel discussion will be led by our delegates:
The delegation includes:
Mike Cherney and Tess Edmonds, Physics
Richard Miller and John O’Keefe, Theology
Anne Ozar, Philosophy
Lennis Pederson, Facilities Management
This event will take place Wednesday, March 21, 11:30 – 12:30 in Skutt Student Center 105. Lunch will be offered to the first 50 people who attend.
Sponsored by the Collaborative Ministry Office
Lecture: Moral Courage- A Bridge between Good Intentions and Bringing Home the Goods
Ruth Purtilo presents “Moral Courage: A Bridge between Good Intentions and Bringing Home the Goods” This Distinguished Lecture is presented by the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions,
This event will take place from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm in the Harper Center Ballroom. It will be followed by a panel discussion with Gail Jensen, PhD, Dean, Graduate School and Associate VP Academic Affairs, Ross Romero, SJ, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, and
Todd Salzman, PhD, Professor, Department of Theology.
All are welcome. Registration not required.
Lunch and Learn: Voter ID, Polling, and Everything in Between
The purpose of a Lunch and Learn is to come together over the lunch hour to expand our intellectual repertoires and engage in a dialogue. Topics are completely objective and can be about almost anything. This month our lunch and learn will focus on the voter ID bill being proposed in our own state and the closing of many of North Omaha’s polling places (which made national news). This event will take place in the Harper Center Billy Blue Jays Bar and Grill from 11:45am-1:00pm. For more information contact the AAYP via email at aayp.ne@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 22
Using Water Wisely- Green Bag Lunch and Learn
The Creighton University Sustainability Council’s Green Bag Lunch and Learn Series presents: “Making a Habit to Use Water Wisely” from 12:30-1:30 pm in the CCSJ (Harper Center, Room 2067). This lunch features a conversation with Dave DeBoer (Metropolitan Utilities District) and David Aiken (Department of Agricultural Economics at UNL). In celebration of United Nations’ World Water Day, come find out the answers to some of these pressing questions: Why do we need to conserve water? In what direct, concrete ways can we use less water in our homes or daily lives? What kinds of practices create the most water consumption? Water is a renewable, but limited resource around the world. Using water more wisely will reduce pollution and health risks, lower water costs, and extend the potential of our water supply.
Bring a simple lunch if you’d like, drinks and dessert (fresh fruit & 7-layer bars) will be provided.
With questions, please contact Anna Green at annagreen@creighton.edu or Ken Reed-Bouley at krb@creighton.edu.
Archbishop Leo Arkfeld, S.V.D. Exhibit and Lecture
The Archbishop Leo Arkfeld, S.V.D. Exhibit and Lecture commemorates the spiritual life and work of a native of Butte, NE who served the people of Papua New Guinea and was internationally known as the “Flying Bishop”. Due to the generous donation of the Arkfeld and Ohlinger families, the Office of Multicultural Affairs has acquired over 50 pieces of sculptures, jewelry, and other cultural objects. Originally gifts from indigenous tribal leaders to Archbishop Arkfeld S.V.D., these cultural artifacts along with photos from the Archives of the Society of the Divine Word comprise this exhibit. As part of this evening, Father Vince Ohlinger, S.V.D. a nephew of the Archbishop who will be lecturing on the personal life and work of Archbishop Arkfeld and Father Adam McDonald, S.V.D. will lecture on the Society of the Divine Word’s mission to Papua New Guinea. This event will take place on March 22, from 6-8 pm, in Harper Center Room 3028 and 3006.
Women and Body Image Film Series: “Sexy, Inc”
“Sexy Inc: Our Children Under Influence” is a film by documentarian Sophie Bissonette analyzing the hyper-sexualization of our culture and its effects on young people. This event will take place in Harper Center 3023, from 7-8 pm.
This event is sponsored by the Kenefick Chair in the Humanities.
Friday, March 23
Project Homeless Connect Omaha
Volunteers still needed for Project Homeless Connect Omaha. Project Homeless Connect Omaha is in need of about 35 more volunteers during the first shift (8:15 – 11:30 am). Volunteers will assist a homeless guest in filling out a basic in-take form and navigating the guest throughout the process of accessing professional services offered at the event. There are two time slots for volunteers to sign up for. For more information, or to register as a volunteer for the March 23rd event, please visit http://blogs.creighton.edu/ccsj/project-homeless-connect-omaha/volunteer-registration/.
”Women at Work in a Man’s World: Women’s Success and Struggles”
Women at Work in a Man’s World: Women’s Success and Women’s Struggles will include a panel of women that work in traditionally male dominated business fields. Desserts and beverages will be provided. Panelists include: Stacey M. Taylor-Vice President Non-Commodity Ingredient Procurement, ConAgra Foods; Cara Persichetti, JET Program Planner, Intelligence and Information Systems, Raytheon Company; Angela Ullman, Senior Marketing, Engineering Industry; Brian Ullman, Project Manager, Financial Software & Service Industry.This event will take place at 12:30 in the Skutt Student Center Ballroom.
Saturday, March 24
Archbishop Romero Anniversary Mass
On Saturday, March 24 at 4:00pm, the Salvadoran community of Omaha is celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Romero with a Mass and reception afterwards. The mass will be in Spanish. For more information, please send an email to nwilkinson@jesuitswisprov.org.
Sunday, March 25
Volunteers Needed for Ollie Webb Center
The Ollie Webb Center is in need of volunteers from 2:15-5:15pm at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (11810 Burke Street), to assist with the Adolescent Olympics. Volunteers are needed to facilitate game stations as teams of adolescents with and without disabilities go head-to-head in a friendly, interactive atmosphere. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lisa Dougherty at ldougherty@olliewebbinc.org.
Upcoming Events:
Omaha Table Talk Event
(Tuesday, March 27)
The topic of this Omaha Table Talk Discussion is “Issues, Concerns, Hopes and Dreams: Voices of the Asian American Pacific Islander Community.” This event will take place from 6-8 pm at the Neighborhood Center, 115 S 49th Ave. For more information, please visit www.omahatabletalk.com.
