Extra Credit #3

Here are Extra Credit opportunities that I know about:

• Tues 27 Oct: Crossing the Line Video (about protests at the School of the Americas)  featuring Susan Sarandon, Martin Sheen and several CSS students at 7:00 in Tower 3150.
• Thurs 5 Nov:  “The U.S. and the Muslim World: A New Beginning?” Dr. Fawaz Gerges, Chair of Middle Eastern Politics & International Relations, Sarah Lawrence College 7 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium
• Wed 11 Nov: Diversity Panel, 5:30-7 p.m., Intercultural Center
• Thurs 12 Nov: “American Muslims: The Next Generation” Kashif Saroya, Islamic Resource Group of Twin Cities 7 pm Somers Main Lounge

Instructions for getting Extra Credit are available in the tab up above.

Extra Credit Opportunities

• Monday, Oct 19 – “What Do Protestants Think About …Marriage?” Pastor Kathy Nelson, United Church of Christ, with response by Fr. Dale Nau.  7:00 PM, Somers Main Lounge
• Tuesday, Oct. 20 -  “We’re Better Off Than We Think We Are” - Michael Cox.  7:30 PM, Mitchell Auditorium.  (Peace and Justice lecture series)
• Wednesday, Oct. 21 - Undergraduate Student Research Poster Session - Somers Main Lounge, 4-6 PM.   Choose ONE student’s research, speak with that student about how he or she chose their topic and carried it out.  Ask them to explain why participating in research is important to their college career.
• The Laramie Project - if you see this presentation, you can use it as an Extra Credit opportunity

If you become aware of a talk or documentary film or play that has sociological comment, be sure to ask if this could be used for Extra Credit.

What are the requirements to get Extra Credit? Click on the “Extra Credit Info” tab up above and you’ll find all the information you need.

Extra Credit Opportunities #2

Some more opportunities for Extra Credit.  You can use one opportunity in this first segment of the course, and a maximum of four.  If you see another event that seems like a good option, ask before you attend.

• Saturday 19 September, all night on the Science Bldg Lawn ““Night Without A Home” Sleep Out. This is an event intended to raise awareness of homelessness and poverty within our county by sleeping outside. Guest speakers shared their personal experiences with homelessness and advocates discussed solutions currently underway to end homelessness in St. Louis County.
• Monday, September 21 at 7:00 PM in Somers Lounge:  What Does the Vineyard Church Think About … a New Model for Christian Worship?”  Pastors Brenda and Michael Gatlin, with a response by Fr. Jim Tobolski of St. Francis Church, Superior, WI.
• Monday, September 21 / 7:30pm / “Science of Sex” with Vicki Thorne, founder of Project Rachel.  At the Kirby Student Center Rafters at UMD.  Sponsored by GLBT Services at UMD
• Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM in Somers Lounge:  What Do Presbyterians Think About…Predestination and Grace?  Rev. Dr. James Goodenberger of Westminster Presbyterian in Duluth, with a response by Fr. Jack Darragh, St. Francis Church in Montana.
• Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 PM in the Mitchell:  “Democracy and the Corporation” in the Peace and Justice Lecture Series on
  the Future of Capitalism. Come early to get a good seat.  Speaker is Marjorie Kelly author of The Divine Right of Capital
• Tuesday, October 6 4:00-6:00 PM / Undergraduate Student Research Poster Session, in Somers Lounge.   Not a 2-hour event: the posters are available for 2 hours.  You would view all the posters carefully, and ask two of the students to explain their research to you: how did they become interested in the question? How did they figure out a method for carrying out the research? What would they do differently now that they’ve had the experience?

Extra Credit Opportunities #1

Here are the Extra Credit Opportunities I know about at this time. If you find out about an event that you think might qualify, send me email or ask after class – and I will post it for other people as well. Watch the blog for more listings.

Look on the tab above (“Extra Credit”) for a reminder on what you need to do to GET the extra credit

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• Monday 14 September, 3:30-5:00 in Sci 1109. “The Great 2009 Meltdown: What Did We Do and Where Are We Going Now?
  ” by Dr. Tony Barrett. Last fall, Tony gave a presentation on the origins and likely consequences of the financial crisis. It was a wonderful presentation that clearly explained difficult concepts and brought much insight into the issue. We are glad that Tony is willing to do a follow up and explain how policymakers dealt with the crisis and what the future holds.
• Monday 14 September, 7:00 pm in Somers Lounge. “What Do Lutherans Think About … The Presence of
  Christ in the Eucharist?” with Pastor April Larson of First Lutheran Church, Duluth, MN and a Response by Father Timothy Sas, Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, Duluth, MN. First of several Monday evening Catholic Studies talks.
• Saturday 19 September, all night on the Science Bldg Lawn ““Night Without A Home” Sleep Out. This is an event intended to raise awareness of homelessness and poverty within our county by sleeping outside. Guest speakers shared their personal experiences with homelessness and advocates discussed solutions currently underway to end homelessness in St. Louis County.