Spiritual and Religious Life

 ”Reducing Stereotypes Through Education”
January 25-February 1, 2013

 

Friday, January 25
Shabbat Service and Tu B-Shevat Seder
Jewish Community Center (379 Park Avenue)
Time:  5:00 pm

Tu B-Shevat is the day that marks the beginning of a “New Year for Trees.” This is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle.

 

Saturday, January 26
FCA and Allegheny athletic teams welcome Special Olympics athletes to campus
Wise Center
Time:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
“Athletes Helping Athletes”

Allegheny athletes and Special Olympic athletes will participate in many different stations, followed by lunch together. In the afternoon everyone is welcome to attend the basketball games and swim meet.

 

Sunday, January 27
11:00 am – Non-Denominational Chapel Service
6:30 pm – Roman Catholic Mass
7:30 pm -  Presentation and conversation with Ellen Davis, representative from Mercy Volunteer Corps.  Light refreshments.

Mercy Volunteer Corps is a full-time lay volunteer program for women and men offering placements in the Continental US and Guyana, South America for a one year commitment. Mercy Volunteers serve in Education, Healthcare, and Social Services. Volunteers commit equally to service, a simple lifestyle in community, and personal and communal spiritual growth.

Monday, January 28
IFF Mixer
Tillotson Room of Tippie Alumni Center
Time:  4:45 pm, discussion at 5:00 pm

This event will help dispel stereotypes of religions, especially those that are under-representated on our campus, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and table fellowship.  Reserve a spot by Thursday, January 24, by emailing rellife@allegheny.edu.

Tuesday, January 29
ACO Pizza and Discussion
“Christian Stereotypes”
Campus Center #206
Time:  5:30 pm

Pizza at 5:30 pm and then an opportunity to participate in the discussion.

Wednesday, January 30
SBHS Open House and Trivia Night
PAM Retreat
Time:  5:00 pm

True/False Trivia Game – “Stereotypes about Buddhism and Hinduism”, prizes for top scores. Tea and snacks. Tours of PAM Retreat.

Thursday, January 31
Sojourners and IAS Dinner Discussion
Campus Center #301-302
Time:  6:30 pm
“Christian and Muslim Experience in College”

Dinner will be provided and then an opportunity to discuss your college experiences of Muslim and Christian Stereotypes.

Thursday, January 31
FCA Meeting
Campus Center #301/302
Time:  9:00 pm
Hot Chocolate Bar and Discussion

“Overcoming the Conflicting Stereotypes of Athletes and Christians”

Friday, February 1
Movie and Snacks
PAM Retreat
Time:  6:00 pm
“New Muslim Cool”

Join the Islamic Awareness Society to view the documentary “New Muslim Cool” about the experiences of Puerto Rican American rapper, Hamza Perez.  Discussion will follow and snacks will be provided.

 

 

For questions or more details, please contact the Spiritual and Religious Life Office

814-332-2800, Reis Hall Suite 101, or rellife@allegheny.edu