Meditation at Evans Chapel
“Music and Meditation” will be held today from noon to 1 p.m. in Evans Chapel. University chaplain Gary Brower will host the event, featuring calming music and a brief spoken meditation.
For details, contact Gary Brower at gary.brower@du.edu.
Former mayor lectures on peace
Regis University will host former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb today at 8 p.m. for “Bridging the Gaps.” The evening will feature a discussion about nonviolence and create a space for community engagement and civil dialogue.
To RSVP, call Fredricka Brown at 303-458-4967 or e-mail fbrown@regis.edu. Visit www.bridgingthegapscolorado.org for more information.
Study Abroad Fair on the Bridge
Study Abroad alumni and advisors will be available Wednesday on the Driscoll Student Center bridge between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to share information about the Cherrington Global Scholars program and other study abroad opportunities.
For more information or to make an appointment at the International House concerning study abroad, contact Paula Knutson, Administrative Assistant at the Office of Internationalization, at paula.knutson@du.edu.
Humanity in
Zimbabwe lecture
Edward Antonio will lead a discussion titled “Is It Possible to be Human in Zimbabwe?” courtesy of the Joseph Korbel School of International Studies on Wednesday in room 454 in Sturm Hall from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
The event will continue on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with panel presentations, lunch and discussion groups on humanity in Zimbabwe in the Great Hall at the Iliff School of Theology at 2201 S. University Blvd. Panel presentations will also take place on Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
RSVP or request more information from Sandy Smith at ssmith@iliff.edu or at www.iliff.edu/events.
Global journalism conference
“Globally Speaking: Voices, Visions and Viewpoints” will take place Thursday in the Driscoll Student Center starting at 9:30 a.m.
The event’s luncheon, which starts at noon, will honor the 2008 DU Anvil of Freedom award recipient Global Voices Online, a citizens’ media project, and its co-founder, Ethan Zuckerman.
Guest speakers, including academics, film producers and other communications professionals will present sessions throughout the day on cultural communication from global perspectives.
RSVP at estlow.org or e-mail Lynn Clark at lynn.clark@du.edu for information.
Lecture on U.S. libraries
The Morgridge College of Education will host the 2009 Alumni Signature Event Series Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Chambers Center. Featured speaker Camila Alire, a distinguished DU alumni, will present “Current Trends in American Libraries.”
DU alumni, faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.
For more information, visit the Office of Alumni Relations’ Web site at www.alumni.du.edu.
Vietnamese New Year celebration
The Vietnamese Student Association will host “A Lunar New Year” next Saturday, Feb. 14 from 5 to 10 p.m. in Sturm Hall’s Davis Auditorium.
The traditional Vietnamese celebration will benefit Save the Children, and the event will feature Vietnamese singers, cultural acts, dance programs and a fashion show. Vietnamese food will be served.
Tickets are $15 or $25 for VIP seats. To purchase tickets, please visit ezregister.com/events/71 or call Thuy Nguyen at 303-847-6527 or Tracy Phan at 720-329-7634.
