Ignatian Center

Making Meaning through Mystery and Community, Text and Context

chamilton@scu.edu (Clay Hamilton ) — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:30:00 PST

Contributing artists from the 2012-2013 Bannan Institutes exhibit will reflect on their creative processes and the meaning and mystery of their work with sacred texts.

Sacred Poetics: Creation, Collaboration, and the Space In-Between

chamilton@scu.edu (Thomas Ingmire) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 PST

In this presentation, Thomas Ingmire reflects on a number of collaborative projects involving poetry, music, and calligraphy, and in this context, jostles with the dynamic of sacred poetics, producing meaning in the space in-between.

The Word and the Words III

chamilton@scu.edu (Clay Hamilton) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

Members of the Jesuit Community at Santa Clara University will reflect on sacred texts that have been of particular significance in their own lives, and how these sacred texts have shaped their understandings of Jesuit mission and identity in their work at Santa Clara.

Sacred Texts as Mirror and Medicine: Introduction to Spring 2013 explore

mnuttall@scu.edu (Michael C. McCarthy, S.J. ?87) — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:30:00 PST

The Executive Director of the Ignatian Center provides the context and overview of the Spring 2013 issue of explore.

Sacred Text, Sacred Space

mnuttall@scu.edu (Daniel A. Madigan, S.J.) — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 PST

An Associate Theology Professor discusses the broad possibilities created by engaging sacred texts.

A Non-Zionist Drash of Lech Lecha

mnuttall@scu.edu (Jeffrey Zorn) — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:00:00 PST

A Senior Lecturer in English discusses how the "whole student" can only be taught by the "whole professor."

Living Values through the Center for Social Justice and Public Service

mnuttall@scu.edu (Stephanie M. Wildman and Deborah Moss-West ?94) — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:00:00 PST

Two law professors discuss how one Center seeks to address the justice gap in the legal system.

A Pet Name for My Beloved

mnuttall@scu.edu (Maggi Van Dorn ?08) — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:00:00 PST

A Santa Clara alumna shares the power of poetry in unexpected ways.

Listening to God in Community

mnuttall@scu.edu (Seher Siddiqee) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 PST

A current SCU students shares the impact of her journey from reading the Qur'an to truly interacting with it.

An Oddly Satisfying Sacred Text

mnuttall@scu.edu (Thomas Massaro, S.J.) — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:00:00 PST

Dean for the Jesuit School of Theology discusses unpacks a document highlighting the characteristics of Jesuit education and shares the potential beauty of a bulleted list.

Sikh Scripture and Inter-Religious Community

mnuttall@scu.edu (Sukhmander Singh) — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:00:00 PST

An Engineering professor shares his experience of a Jesuit, Catholic institution being a true inter-religious community.

My Reflections on MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”: A Letter to Amara and Anissa

mnuttall@scu.edu (Lester Deanes) — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:00 PST

Assistant Dean for Student Life calls for all to be more and do more in the struggle for justice, for this generation and the future.

The Word and the Words II

chamilton@scu.edu (Clay Hamilton ) — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

This hosted public conversation will feature individual faculty, staff, student, and administrative leaders at the University, reflecting on the ways in which a particular sacred text root and uproot their work, lives, and vocations.

To Recognize and Develop the Spiritual Bonds that Unite Us

chamilton@scu.edu (Archbishop Michael L. Fitzgerald) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:30:00 PST

This Santa Clara Lecture wishes to assess the progress of this dialogue since Vatican II in four areas: harmonious living, cooperation in the service of others, theoretical foundations, and sharing of religious experience.

The Word and the Words I

chamilton@scu.edu (Panel Session) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 PST

This luncheon conversation will feature representatives from different schools, departments, and units on campus, each reflecting on what constitutes a sacred text within their area, and how these sacred texts inform, frame, and challenge the mission and vision of their unit within the University.

Briana Britton '13
Biology and Public Health Science double major

cthamilton@scu.edu (Jeff Gire) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:07:00 PST

A Donovan Fellowship to an East San Jose health clinic motivates an aspiring doctor.

Christopher Paschal '13
Finance major

cthamilton@scu.edu (Jeff Gire) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:04:00 PST

Lessons from an immersion trip to Ecuador are brought home.

Estella Family Services
Community Partner

scmagazine@scu.edu (Jeff Gire) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:24:00 PST

A longtime partner helps advance the impactful ideals of Jesuit education in San Jose.

Talia Bender

cthamilton@scu.edu (Clay Hamilton) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:47:00 PST

In El Salvador, I witnessed struggles and impoverished standards of living, but the people taught me about love, strength, family, and faith.

Jennifer Mock

cthamilton@scu.edu (Clay Hamilton) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:46:00 PST

We were challenged to immerse in Appalachian culture and in the process grew as conscious individuals learning a compassion for the people of West Virginia.