Nyack College - Men of Letters

OPEN LECTURE - ALL ARE INVITED

Wednesday, April 23 at 5:15pm
Dean's Conference Room 2034

Are We There, Yet?
The Persistence of White Privilege in the Midst of Post-Racial Sentimentalism in America

Over the past few decades, a new rhetoric has emerged about race in America. In the wake of the Civil Rights Movement and the election of Obama, many believe it is possible, even necessary or pragmatically preferable, to address the plight of the poor and the marginalized in America with race-neutral—or “color-blind”—policies. We’ll examine whether this corresponds to an empirical reality or is some sort of sentimentalism. Finally, we’ll examine what’s at stake for ministers and educators if we cease to speak honestly and openly about race-specific injury and discrimination.

Sponsored by the Men of Letters

TODAY AT 3PM
Please join us today at 3pm and experience the Nyack College NYC Chorale performance. Free admission.
First Reformed Church of Nyack
18 South Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960

OPEN LECTURE - ALL ARE INVITED

Wednesday, April 23 at 5:15pm
Dean's Conference Room 2034

Are We There, Yet?: The Persistence of White Privilege in the Midst of Post-Racial Sentimentalism in America

Over the past few decades, a new rhetoric has emerged about race in America. In the wake of the Civil Rights Movement and the election of Obama, many believe it is possible, even necessary or pragmatically preferable, to address the plight of the poor and the marginalized in America with race-neutral—or “color-blind” policies. We’ll examine whether this corresponds to an empirical reality or is some sort of sentimentalism. Finally, we’ll examine what’s at stake for ministers and educators if we cease to speak honestly and openly about race-specific injury and discrimination.

Passion, Politics, Poetry
The Life and Writings of Pablo Neruda

Presented by Fernando Arzola, Jr. Ph.D.
Tuesday, April 15 7:00 pm
The Nyack Public Library
59 South Broadway, Nyack NY 10960

During this presentation, Dr. Arzola will briefly examine the life of a man considered "the most influential poet in the Spanish language". We will hear the voice of Neruda by reading several of his poems and excerpts from his memoirs. Pablo Neruda's passion for life, justice and love are in full display in his poetry and writings.

Dr. Arzola is Dean of the Arts & Sciences and Associate Professor of Religion at Nyack College.

To register: http://nyacklibrary.libcal.com/event.php?id=616037

Pictures from Dr. David Emanuel's talk "Ethnic Friction among the People of God"

Congratulations to Alejandro Galindo, Men of Letters' President, who was accepted to the M.A in TESOL program at Teacher's College, Columbia University!

http://www.tc.columbia.edu/TesolAl/

The Men of Letters recognizes International Women's Day 2014.

For more information: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

OPEN LECTURE - ALL ARE INVITED

Wednesday, March 19 at 5:15pm
Dean's Conference Room 2034

Ethnic Friction among the People of God
Dr. David Emanuel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Bible

The idea of believers from all nations living together in harmony represents an ideal in the kingdom of heaven. Unfortunately, throughout the Bible, especially with regards to the people of God, problems stemming from ethnic intolerance frequently arise. Dr. Emanuel will discuss a number of such conflicts within biblical literature and raise some of the implications for the believing community at Nyack College.

Join us at chapel on Thursday, February 20 at 5:05pm in The Pavilion (Room 2130), NYC campus. Dr. Fernando Arzola Jr. will preach on "Seeing Beauty in Humble Places."

Join us for
MANDELA DAY
Wednesday, February 26
NYC Campus, Room 2241

3pm - Film Forum featuring "Mandela"
4:45pm - Concert with Nyack Chorale and Christian Folk Ensemble
5pm - Panel: The Legacy of Mandela

Video
https://docs.google.com/a/nyack.edu/file/d/0BxJduDgrxgkOV3VIclRyTXlzdUE/edit

Sponsored by the Center for Scholarship and Global Engagement at Nyack College

Put Your Best Foot Forward.
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LECTURE - ALL ARE INVITED!!!

DEAN'S LECTURE
Wednesday, February 12 at 5:15pm - The Pavilion (Room 2130)

Passion, Politics, Poetry: The Life and Writings of Pablo Neruda
Fernando Arzola Jr., Ph.D.

Pablo Neruda’s passion for life, justice and love are in full display in his poetry and writings. During this presentation, Dr. Arzola will briefly examine the life of a man considered “the most influential poet in the Spanish language. We will also hear Neruda’s voice by reading several of his poems and excerpts from his memoirs.

Dr. Arzola is Dean of the Arts & Sciences and Associate Professor of Religion.

Sponsored by Men of Letters.

http://nyack.edu/blog/CASNews/1731