Center for Faith & Public Life

Caritas in Veritate Location: Alumni House, Fairfield University
Date: 11/19/2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to

A lecture and discussion on the new social encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

St. Thomas More Lecture Series: Are Catholic Universities Still Catholic? Location: DSB Dining room
Date: 04/07/2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to

This is the third lecture in the St. Thomas More lecture series. In this session the speakers Dr. James Toner, Professor of Political Science from Holy Apostles College and Seminary, and Mr. James Fitzpatrick, writer, scholar and school teacher from Wallingford, CT, will be sharing their views on “Are Catholic Universities Still Catholic?” on a panel amidst a Fairfield University student, Steve Cirronella ‘ 11. This Discussion will be facilitated by Rick Ryscavage, S.J. from Fairfield University. The St. Thomas More Lecture series is co-sponsored by the "Golden Stags" and the Center for Faith and Public Life. This is a free event and open to all audiences.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

A Nation of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Location: Marriott East Side in New York City
Date: 02/27/2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

With the philanthropic giving index down 22 percent, and the economic crisis affecting nonprofit organizations nationwide, Fairfield University's Center for Faith and Public Life and the Knights of Columbus hosted a summit on February 27, 2009 to discuss the role volunteers can play in helping their communities to recover from the financial crisis. Fairfield President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., said, "The global economy is facing one of its biggest challenges in a generation. While this economic crisis is still very much in its early phase, what seems indisputable is that we are about to enter an extended period of increased hardship within our communities, and increased poverty of resources in communities and nations around the world. It is certainly incumbent on our governments to respond to this crisis with alacrity, but we also know that governments can only do so much, and that we will have to look to our religious institutions, to our Universities, and to the non-profit and volunteer sectors in general to rise to the occasion and find creative solutions to the problems that we need to confront." The summit featured three panel discussions with speakers from top national and regional volunteer organizations and programs. Additionally, all attendees were included in round-table discussions on the issue of tapping volunteerism to aid in our nation's economic recovery.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

A Day in A Life: A Daily Photo Reportage Made by Children in Georgian Internally Displaced Persons Collective Centers Location: Lawrence A. Wien Experimental (Black Box) Theatre, Quick Center for Arts, Fairfield University
Date: 02/24/2009 to 02/27/2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. to

Fairfield University, in association with the Harriman Institute, New York and Youth Union of Public Movement ‘Multinational Georgia’ (YUPMMG) would like to invite members of the press and public to the Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield University on Tuesday, February 24 at 7 PM for a press conference and opening night reception. The press conference will open the Fairfield University phase of an international photo exhibition showing the daily experiences of young people in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) centers in Georgia. This exhibition is the culmination of an innovative project to provide children and young people in collective centers with cameras to show the reality of their daily lives since their displacement in the recent conflict. ‘ A Day In A Life’ not only challenges our understanding of the lives of those affected by war but also reveals incredible natural talent on the part of the children.

For more information send an e-mail to kate.cota@gmail.com or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

Religion, Migration and National Identity Location: Library Multimedia Room
Date: 02/03/2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. to

Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, Apostolic Nuncio, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants will be discussing about religion, migration and national identity. This event is free and open to public.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

A Neighbor’s Helping Hand: Volunteerism and America’s economic recovery Location: Dolan School of Business Dining Room
Date: 01/23/2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. to

A call to action by Mr. Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight, Knights of Columbus. He will be delivering a speech at Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business. This event is free and open to public. A reception will follow the speech.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

Dying to Live: A Theology of Migration? Location: Dolan School of Business Dining Room
Date: 11/13/2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Fr. Daniel Groody, C.S.C., Assistant Professor of Theology & Director of the Center for Latino Spirituality and Culture at the Institute for Latino Studies from the University of Notre Dame, will give a lecture entitled “Dying to Live: A Theology of Migration?” This lecture is co-sponsored by the Notre Dame Club of Fairfield County.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

Student and Faculty trip to the United Nations Location: New York, New York
Date: 11/06/2008
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

November 6th, 2008 Annual Trip to the United Nations Please stop by the Center for Faith and Public Life in Canisius 200 if you are interested in attending or send us an e-mail. Based on student interest, other places we will be visiting: World Youth Alliance Headquarters, countries’ Mission offices to the United Nations, NGOs relating to the United Nations, please send us your ideas!

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

Religion, Politics, & Obama: The Future of Faith Based Initiatives Location: DSB Dining room
Date: 10/20/2008
Time: 4:30 p.m. to

Andrew Flescher, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, California State University, Chico; former Director, Center for Applied and Professional Ethics, Chico. Religion, Politics, & Obama: The Future of Faith Based Initiatives Co-sponsored by the Center for Catholic Studies

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

Communion Breakfast for Business Educators & Professionals Location: Egan Chapel
Date: 10/12/2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Mass will be be presided by His Eminence, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick & Bishop William E. Lori, S.T.D. Breakfast will immediately follow Mass in the Barone Campus Center Oak Room. This event is co-sponsored by Centisimus Annus Pro Pontifice (CAPP) of Fairfield County. To reserve your place please call 203-254-4000 ext. 2927.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

Second Annual Thomas More Lecture: Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C. Location: Charles F. Dolan School of Business Dining Room
Date: 10/08/2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C, is a Professor of History, University of Notre Dame. His lecture is entitled “Catholics and Politics in the Sixties and Today: Lessons from JFK, RFK, and Eugene McCarthy.” Please join us for a meet and greet with Fr. Miscamble at 6:30 p.m. in the Dolan School of Business Dining Room. The Thomas More Lecture series is co-sponsored by the “Golden Stags,” Fairfield University Alumni from the class of 1958 and earlier.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

Scholars at Risk Network Brown-bag Lunch & Discussion Location: John Carroll Conference Room (CNS 200)
Date: 04/18/2008
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Clare Robinson, Program Officer for Scholars at Risk (SAR) will present an overview of SAR and discuss the process involved in hosting a scholar. Fairfield University has been a member of the Scholars at Risk Network for 3+ years. SAR is an international network of universities and colleges that seeks to promote academic freedom and defend the human rights of scholars and their communities. Through SAR, universities and colleges host scholars who are under attack because of their words, ideas, and place in society. Fairfield’s membership with SAR is driven by our mission as a Jesuit University. We hope that you will join us to learn more about this work and how you can become involved in efforts to identify and host scholars at Fairfield University.

For more information send an e-mail to mquan@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://scholarsatrisk.nyu.edu/Beta/ .

Women's Global Leadership: Why Investing in Women Improves the World Location: DiMenna-Nyselius Library Multimedia Room
Date: 03/26/2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Vital Voices Global Partnership is a leader in NGO work around the world. They have a three-pronged approach: creating opportunities for economic independence for women, political empowerment of women, and achieving social justice for women. Their efforts have been recognized by world leaders, and their efforts have borne fruit in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and of in the US. In short, they are one of the biggest proponents of gender equity on a world stage. Guest speaker, Melysa Sperber, will also talk about her recent experiences with developing legal and state supported protocols for women in African nations. This event is free and open to the public and co-sponsored with the support of the Center for Faith and Public Life, Jesuit Universities Humanitarian Action Network (JUHAN), and the College of Arts and Sciences Women’s Studies and International Studies Programs, and the Connecticut Council of Vital Voices Global Partnership.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.VitalVoices.org .

Inter Faith Youth Core Workshop Location: Alumni House, Fairfield University
Date: 03/11/2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. to

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The Center for Faith and Public Life at Fairfield University invites you to a dinner and workshop that is intended to help improve communication between young people from different faith backgrounds. The event will be facilitated by the Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago based non-profit dedicated to empowering young people and promoting religious pluralism. Sponsored by the Center for Faith and Public Life at Fairfield University, made possible by funding from the Wabash Institute. *Participants must RSVP.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.ifyc.org .

Axis of Evil Muslim Comedy Team Location: Barone Campus Center, Oak Room
Date: 02/21/2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Axis of Evil Comedy team are among the top comedians in the world today. Please join us for a fun evening of entertainment. This event is sponsored by The Humanities Institute, the Center for Faith and Public Life, Office of the Academic Vice President, Dean of the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Departments of Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology & Anthropology, and University College. In addition, this event was made possible in part by funding from the Wabash Institute for Teaching and Learning. The purpose of the Wabash grant activities are to explore the difficult dialogue between Islam and Christianity.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

First Annual St. Thomas More Lecture, Catholics in America: The Present Position: Rights, Responsibilities, and Challenges Location: Dolan School of Business Dining Room
Date: 02/11/2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. to

This First Annual St. Thomas More lecture will feature Dr. Robert Royal, President of the Faith and Reason Institute in Washington, D.C. The St. Thomas More lecture series is is funded in part by the Golden Stags, a group of dedicated alumni from the class of 1952. The lecture series, developed by both the Center and alumni, will feature nationally known speakers addressing social and political changes from a traditional Catholic perspective.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

“Becoming an Informed Electorate: a breakfast for faith and civic leaders” Location: Dolan School of Business Dining Room
Date: 02/07/2008
Time: 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

This breakfast will speak to the responsibility of the faith community to educate members about issues and values; and the role of the media to inform the electorate about candidates’ responses to issues. Presenters include: Mr. James Smith, Editor The Connecticut Post; The Rev. Richard Ryscavage, S.J., Director The Center for Faith and Public Life Fairfield University; and The Rev. Dr. Brian Schofield-Bodt, President The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport Sponsored by the Center for Faith and Public Life and The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, Inc. To register, contact Ana Cotto at anacotto@ccgb.org

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl .

The Impact of Islam on America and the Catholic Church - Lecture with Gerhard Bowering, S.J., Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University Location: Barone Campus Center, Oak Room
Date: 01/30/2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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This is the first event in a series funded by a grant from the Wabash Institute. This event will feature Fr. Gerhard Bowering, SJ, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies in Islamic Studies at Yale University.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl . Additional information can be downloaded here.

Center for Faith and Public Life Open House Location: CNS 200 John Carroll Conference Room
Date: 01/28/2008
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please join the Center’s staff to celebrate the New Year and to learn about the events and programs that the Center has planned for 2008.

For more information send an e-mail to cfpl@mail.fairfield.edu or visit http://fairfield.edu/cfpl .