Thursday, March 19, 2009

FEMINIST THEOLOGY

March is Women's History Month. At the suggestion and with the assistance of Dr. Nancy Whitt, the University Library hosts until the end of the month a display of books of feminist theology. While the collection is not exhaustive, it does include some pioneering works in this area by authors such as Carol P. Christ, Naomi Goldenberg, Mary Daly, Katie Cannon and Rosemary Reuther. Included also is a copy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's The Woman's Bible, published 1895-1898. Take some time to explore these and other books that exhibit the variety and creativity of women's theological writing. This display is on the 2nd floor of the University Library at the top of the central staircase.

Friday, March 6, 2009

ACTIVE MINDS: CHANGING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

Dr. Jackie Goldstein of Samford's psychology department is working to bring to Samford a chapter of the national student organization "Active Minds" (http://www.activeminds.org/). A planning meeting is being held Tuesday March 10 at 10:00 a.m. in 202/04 Burns. If you would like more information, please call Dr. Goldstein at 726-2118, or email her at jlgoldst@samford.edu.



The library is working with Dr. Goldstein on this important project by displaying a variety of books related to mental illness. We will be adding to this display over the next few days. Please stop by and have a look during your next visit to the library.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

HITCHENS/LENNOX DEBATE

Acclaimed journalist Christopher Hitchens will be going head to head with Christian apologist and Oxford Professor John Lennox on March 3, 2009 at the Samford University Wright Center. This event has been organized and is sponsored by the Socratic club, http://www.socraticclub.com/. You may visit the Socratic Club website to purchase tickets, or call 205.807.4477 for more information.