Center for Faith & Public Life

JUHAN Open House Location: John Carroll Conference Room (Canisius 200)
Date: 09/15/2011
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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The Center for Faith and Public Life invites you to attend the Jesuit Universities Humanitarian Action Network (JUHAN) Cocktail Hour. In its third year at Fairfield University, the JUHAN program includes academic courses from the “History of Humanitarian Action” to “Haiti: An Economic Perspective;” a vibrant student leadership team; events that engage faculty and students across the disciplines; and endless opportunities to collaborate with peer institutions across the Jesuit higher education network. We would like to take this opportunity to update you on exciting and upcoming JUHAN opportunities here at Fairfield and invite your creative participation. Please join us to  Share your “We Survived Irene” anecdotes, and think about how to educate our students about humanitarian action.  Get to know the JUHAN program and how to pronounce JUHAN.  Hear from JUHAN Faculty about the JUHAN courses they are teaching and brainstorm new ideas.  Learn about new resources on humanitarian education from Catholic Relief Services that connect faculty and students to field practitioners  Discover opportunities for collaboration across the U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities  Preview the Global JUHAN Student Conference that will be held at Fairfield University June 12-15, 2012  Enjoy the cocktails!

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

JUHAN -- Nuts and Bolts of Course Development Location: CNS 200 John Carroll Conference Room
Date: 02/09/2011
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Please join us for a “Nuts and Bolts” Brownbag conversation. This is an ideal opportunity for faculty interested in designating their course as part of the JUHAN program to discuss course development with seasoned JUHAN faculty and to have any questions about the application process answered. Soup and beverages will be served. Note: JUHAN Designated Courses are part of a Multi-Year Teagle Foundation Assessment Grant. As a faculty member teaching a JUHAN Designated Course, you may become eligible for possible funding from this grant. More information about this funding opportunity will be discussed at the Brownbag. Both John Suggs, CFPL Assistant Director and Ana Siscar, JUHAN Faculty and JUHAN Teagle Grant Project Director are available to meet individually with faculty at their convenience to discuss course development and course designation. You may contact John at ext 3505 or jsuggs@fairfield.edu. You may contact Ana at ext 2314 or ASiscar@fairfield.edu. Download a copy of Fairfield University Guidelines for Designation of JUHAN Courses http://www.fairfield.edu/cfpl/cfpl_humanitarian.html

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

Mu Sochua’s Redlight Location: Library Multimedia Room
Date: 11/16/2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fairfield University & The Connecticut Council of Vital Voices Global Partnership invite you to meet Mu Sochua, a member of the Cambodian Parliament, human rights activist, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee for a lecture on "Redlight" - the highly acclaimed human trafficking documentary. A reception will follow. Event cosponsored by the Center for Faith and Public Life.

For more information send an e-mail to or visit http://www.redlightthemovie.com .

An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching Location: Alumni House, Fairfield University
Date: 11/16/2010
Time: :00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Catholic Social Teaching (“CST”) has been called by Cardinal McCarrick “The Church’s Best Kept Secret” at a time when the decline in moral values in all facets of society is pervasive, creating a pressing need for a better moral vision. Members of CAPP will present an overview of the historical development of CST since the issuance of Rerum Novarum in 1891 and share the wisdom of the Church’s social teachings, including the encyclicals of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. The evening’s format will be informal, with opportunity for questions and an invitation to continue the study of CST on a monthly basis during 2011. This event is cosponsored by CAPP and the Center for Faith and Public Life Reservations can be made through George Cain by email at caingm@aol.com or by calling 917.861.3855.

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Climate Change and Humanitarian Crises Location: Gonzaga Hall Auditorium
Date: 11/02/2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

What are the humanitarian challenges that climate change poses? How are we going to absorb increasing incidences of floods, tsunamis, incidence of vector-borne diseases, and increasing risks of violent conflicts due to scarce resources? How will countries like the Philippines -- an archipelago that is ground zero for the impacts of climate change and recently visited by the heaviest rains and hurricanes in decades -- cope with climate change? Dr. Tony LaVina, Dean of the School of Government in the Ateneo de Manila will explore these questions and more. The event is supported by Fairfield University’s Center for Faith and Public Life, JUHAN, Core Integration Initiative, Program on the Environment, LEAF, and International Studies Program.

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

Paul Josef Cardinal Cordes Location: Barone Campus Center, Oak Room
Date: 09/29/2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice (CAPP-USA) and Fairfield University’s Center for Faith and Public Life are proud to host Cardinal Paul Josef Cordes, President of the Pontifical Council ‘Cor Unum’ and close collaborator with Pope Benedict XVI, for a dialogue on the Catholic vision in the public square. As President of ‘Cor Unum’, the Church’s global charity for the needy and the world’s largest charity, Cardinal Cordes coordinates the vast humanitarian activity of the Catholic agencies around the world. He also distributes direct relief on behalf of the Pope, most recently to Haiti and Pakistan. Throughout the world, the Cardinal repeatedly emphasizes the important role of faith in the vital work of humanitarian relief. We will be joined that evening by the World Youth Alliance Chamber Orchestra, a classical music ensemble of 25 young musicians ages 10-21 studying at New York’s most prestigious schools. The World Youth Alliance is a global coalition of young people committed to promoting the dignity of the person and building solidarity among youth from developed and developing nations. It is our delight to welcome these extraordinarily talented young people to Fairfield University.

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

Annual St. Thomas More Lecture Featuring Andreas Widmer Location: Dolan School of Business Dining Room
Date: 04/13/2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to

This year’s St. Thomas More lecture is being delivered by Andreas Widmer, a successful businessman and former bodyguard for Pope John Paul II. Widmer is the founder of the SEVEN Fund, a non-profit attempting to end poverty through private enterprise, and is coming to speak about social entrepreneurship. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information send an e-mail to or visit http://www.sevenfund.org/ .

Gender and Sustainability Research Brownbag Location: CNS 200 John Carroll Conference Room
Date: 04/07/2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Center for Faith and Public Life invites you to a roundtable discussion, exploring the idea of a research institute focusing on Gender and Sustainability. The purpose of this event it to share ideas with you and invite feedback and dialogue on how faculty research interests might intersect.

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

Reception for the Strangers as Neighbors White Paper Project Location: John Carroll Conference Room (Canisius 200)
Date: 03/03/2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Center for Faith and Public Life will be hosting an open house to present its white paper publication "Strangers as Neighbors: Religious Language and the Response to Immigrants in the United States," the product of a year-long project co-directed by Richard Ryscavage, SJ, Director of the Center for Faith and Public Life and Dr. Jocelyn Boryczka, Associate Professor of Politics and Director of the Peace and Justice Studies Program. This work grew out of the conversations of some 100 individuals representing a wide array of (inter)faith-based, government, and nonprofit organizations around the status of the immigration debate in America. This publication seeks to advance the insightful dialogue of those initial conversations. We hope you will join us for refreshments as Rick and Jocelyn facilitate a discussion on the work we have done so far, as well as our next steps moving forward. Your feedback on the project will be welcomed and important. If you have not already received a copy of the white paper compilation in your mailbox, please contact us.

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

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 .