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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200903T190000
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UID:1656-1599159600-1599159600@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Christine Cruzvergara and Shawn Vanderziel
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Watch this convocation on YouTube Live” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”sm” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-video” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DlgaKmMk4uOk|||”][vc_column_text] \nEnvisioning the New World of Careers and Internships for 2021\nCareer strategy leaders Christine Cruzvergara\, Vice President of Higher Education & Student Success at Handshake\, and Shawn VanDerziel\, Executive Director at the National Association of Colleges and Employers\, will take part in a panel conversation to provide insights into the trends for internships and employment for the upcoming year. Students are encouraged to ask questions about their career plans as they engage with invited guests. Co-sponsored with Internships and Career Development. \nModerators\nAmanda Tudor\, Director of Career Development\nEsther Livingston\, Director of Internships[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/christine-cruzvergara-and-shawn-vanderziel/
CATEGORIES:2020-2021
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200827T190000
DTSTAMP:20200827T171532Z
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SUMMARY:Pres. Lyle Roelofs
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Watch this convocation on YouTube Live” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”sm” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-youtube” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DnJoidOBbWvo|title:View%20this%20convocation%20on%20YouTube%20Live||”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”View the Order of Service” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”sm” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-file-pdf” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Flegacy.berea.edu%2Fconvocations%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F34%2F2020%2F08%2FRe-Opening-Convocation-Program-8.2020.pdf|||”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nRe-Opening Convocation\nThis virtual event will be presented via YouTube live and will include not only a number of short speeches treating the theme\, “Berea Stories in a Time of National Crises\,” but also the presentation of faculty and staff awards that would have been presented at May Commencement.  Re-Opening Convocation is dedicated this year to the memory of Congressman John R. Lewis\, civil rights warrior and great friend to Berea College.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/pres-lyle-roelofs-2/
CATEGORIES:2020-2021
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200409T150000
DTSTAMP:20200311T191426Z
CREATED:20190815T225015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T191426Z
UID:1627-1586444400-1586444400@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Women of Appalachia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”danger” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-exclamation”]In response to the COVID-19 situation\, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information.[/vc_message][vc_column_text] \nWomen Speak\nThe Women of Appalachia Project has\, for the past 10 years\, been empowering female Appalachian writers and spoken word artists of all levels. In their uncompromising mix of socio-political perspectives the artists take stereotypes and ill-conceived impressions head on: they layer them in language\, speak them\, print them\, and frame them behind glass. Rowdy\, raw\, and honest\, their work makes no apologies. Co-sponsored with Loyal Jones Appalachian Center.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Women of Appalachia” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womenofappalachia.com%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/women-of-appalachia/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200402T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200402T200000
DTSTAMP:20200311T191350Z
CREATED:20190815T224831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T191350Z
UID:1626-1585857600-1585857600@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Fubuki Daiko
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”danger” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-exclamation”]In response to the COVID-19 situation\, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information.[/vc_message][vc_column_text] \nJapanese Drumming\nIn ancient Japan\, Taiko drums were used to frighten invaders\, inspire troops in battle\, and call the gods. The core members of this spirited group have more than 25 years of Japanese Taiko drumming experience that is part martial arts athleticism\, part dance\, and all rhythm.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Fubuki Daiko” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubuki.ca%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/fubuki-daiko/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200326T150000
DTSTAMP:20200311T191304Z
CREATED:20190815T224630Z
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UID:1625-1585234800-1585234800@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Dr. James Hansen
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”danger” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-exclamation”]In response to the COVID-19 situation\, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information.[/vc_message][vc_column_text] \nShape Your Future: Energy\, Climate Change and Human Rights\nDr. Hansen\, climate activist and leading climate scientist at Columbia University’s Earth Institute\, will address how the next few years are critical for halting the global march toward catastrophic climate change. He contends that the future is in the hands of today’s young people\, who must not only understand the science behind climate change\, but also demand action from political leaders to dramatically change course.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Dr. James Hansen” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.columbia.edu%2F~jeh1%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/dr-james-hansen/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200319T150000
DTSTAMP:20200311T191510Z
CREATED:20190815T224334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T191510Z
UID:1624-1584630000-1584630000@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Desmond Meade
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”danger” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-exclamation”]In response to the COVID-19 situation\, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information.[/vc_message][vc_column_text] \nPutting in the Work: A Journey of Second Chances\nDesmond Meade will share his journey from homelessness to leadership of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. He will address felony disenfranchisement and the reshaping of criminal justice policies\, including the largest expansion of voting rights in the U.S. in half a century. Both inspirational and aspirational\, Meade will highlight the significance of giving back\, human connections\, and the power of love. Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS) and the CCC.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Desmond Meade” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffloridarrc.com%2Fdesmond-meade%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/desmond-meade/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200312T200000
DTSTAMP:20200311T191500Z
CREATED:20190815T224141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T191500Z
UID:1623-1584043200-1584043200@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Carrie Newcomer with Gary Walters
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”danger” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-exclamation”]In response to the COVID-19 situation\, all spring 2020 semester convocations have been canceled. Please see the COVID-19 planning page for more information.[/vc_message][vc_column_text] \nThe Point of Arrival\nKnown for emotionally intimate songs that explore the personal\, political\, and spiritual with compassion\, insight\, and wit\, American singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer has become a mainstay on the contemporary folk scene. With her warm yet assertive voice guiding her songs\, she has embraced stylistic elements of acoustic folk and folk-rock.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Carrie Newcomer” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrieNewcomer%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/carrie-newcomer-with-gary-walters/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200227T150000
DTSTAMP:20190815T223908Z
CREATED:20190815T223908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T223908Z
UID:1622-1582815600-1582815600@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Urvashi Vaid
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPawns in Their Game: Sexuality\, Gender\, & Race in American Politics\nMs. Vaid is a long-time lesbian organizer\, writer\, and CEO of a social innovation firm that advances equity\, justice\, and inclusion. In her talk she addresses the context within which social movements like the LGBTQ movement operate\, and the forces they face. She will share practical insights and offer strategic direction for advocates looking ahead. Co-sponsored with Women’s and Gender Studies.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Urvashi Vaid” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Furvashivaid.net%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/urvashi-vaid/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200220T150000
DTSTAMP:20200114T205020Z
CREATED:20190815T223459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T205020Z
UID:1621-1582210800-1582210800@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Canceled: Father Gregory Boyle
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”danger” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-exclamation”]Please note: Due to health reasons\, Father Boyle will be unable to present the 2020 Robbins Peace Lecture. This convocation has therefore been canceled.[/vc_message][vc_column_text] \nThe Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness\nFather Gregory Boyle will share what he has learned in three decades working with marginalized populations at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles\, Calif.—that love is the answer\, community is the context\, and tenderness is the connective tissue. Tenderness reflects the foundational notion that there are no us and them\, only us. Homeboy seeks to be what the world is invited to become. Kinship cannot happen without tenderness.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Father Gregory Boyle” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhomeboyindustries.org%2Four-story%2Ffather-greg%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/father-gregory-boyle/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200213T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200213T200000
DTSTAMP:20190815T223204Z
CREATED:20190815T223204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T223204Z
UID:1620-1581624000-1581624000@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Corey Harris Band
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAcoustic Delta Blues\nCorey Harris is leading a revival of Country Blues with a fresh and modern appeal. A powerful and compelling singer and an accomplished guitarist\, his musical artistry is complemented by reflective explorations of the historical and cultural circumstances that gave rise to the blues. Over the years\, he has performed\, recorded and toured with many blues legends such as B.B. King and Taj Mahal.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Corey Harris Band” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corey-harris.com%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/corey-harris-band/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200206T150000
DTSTAMP:20190815T221233Z
CREATED:20190815T221233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T221233Z
UID:1614-1581001200-1581001200@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:De'Juana Thompson ’05
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Power of Personal Story: Berea and Black Girl Magic\nThe power of Berea’s story-telling and community-building curriculum is what sparked Ms. Thompson’s unlikely story. She will explore her own unorthodox path as well as that of Carter G. Woodson and Barack Obama. Thompson\, a 2005 Berea graduate\, will share how a GSTR 101 Berea Stories class laid the foundation which allowed her not only to help elect and serve the first black U.S. president but to subsequently serve as a national political strategist championing issues of social justice.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about De’Juana Thompson ’05″ style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fthinkrubix.com%2Fdejuana|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/dejuana-thompson-05/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200130T150000
DTSTAMP:20190815T221054Z
CREATED:20190815T221054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T221054Z
UID:1613-1580396400-1580396400@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Prof. Edward Ayers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSouthern Journey: The Migrations of the American South\, 1790-2020\nUniversity of Richmond historian and former president\, Dr. Ayers\, will discuss how the South has been a place of constant movement\, from the arrival of the first white settlers and the influx of scores of people of color through massive slave trading\, to the Great Migrations of the early-to-mid 20th century and recent immigration. Appalachia has played an important\, and unusual\, role in that drama\, and Ayers will explore the history of migratory movement across the generations up to the present.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Prof. Edward Ayers” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhistory.richmond.edu%2Ffaculty%2Feayers%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/prof-edward-ayers/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20200120T150000
DTSTAMP:20190815T220908Z
CREATED:20190815T220908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T220908Z
UID:1612-1579532400-1579532400@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIn Peace and Freedom: My Journey in Selma\nDr. Lafayette will share his experience as a Baptist minister\, civil rights leader\, peace and social justice advocate\, and educator. A member and co-founder of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee\, Dr. Lafayette\, a trusted colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, participated in the most significant civil rights campaigns of the 1960s. Co-sponsored with the Black Cultural Center\, Carter G. Woodson Center\, African and African-American Studies\, CCC\, and President’s Office.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.selmacenterfornonviolence.org%2Fcopy-of-ainka-jackson|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/rev-dr-bernard-lafayette/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191114T200000
DTSTAMP:20190815T220626Z
CREATED:20190815T220626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T220626Z
UID:1609-1573761600-1573761600@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Nigel North
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJ.S. Bach Concert for Lute\nBritish musician Nigel North has been acknowledged by critics in the U.S. and around the world as the foremost interpreter of J.S. Bach on the lute. A master on this technically demanding\, “ancient” instrument\, North has dazzled audiences everywhere with his subtle and intriguing interpretations of classical repertoire.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Nigel North” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nigelnorth.com%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/nigel-north/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191107T150000
DTSTAMP:20190815T220402Z
CREATED:20190815T220402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T220402Z
UID:1608-1573138800-1573138800@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Prof. Shauna Shames
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nChanging of the Guard? Millennials and U.S. Politics\nRutgers University political science professor Shames will discuss her recent book\, Out of the Running: Why Millennials Reject Political Careers and Why it Matters. She addresses the reasons young people often avoid participating in the political process and avoid running for office. She argues that the costs of running for political office appear to be high\, at the same time the rewards seem low. She will explore a new trend that has emerged since the 2018 elections which could represent an influx of young people into politics and elective office.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Prof. Shauna Shames” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fpolisci.camden.rutgers.edu%2Ffaculty%2Fshauna-shames%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/prof-shauna-shames/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191031T150000
DTSTAMP:20190815T220214Z
CREATED:20190815T220214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T220214Z
UID:1607-1572534000-1572534000@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Cornbread and Tortillas
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This lively bilingual theatrical performance combines music\, dance and stories from throughout the Americas with the central themes of family\, identity\, work\, love\, and art. The many stories told through song and dance emphasize our common humanity and suggest that it’s possible to build cultural bridges amid the ever-changing demographics of our nation.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Cornbread and Tortillas” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcornbreadandtortillas.com%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/cornbread-and-tortillas/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191024T150000
DTSTAMP:20190815T220013Z
CREATED:20190815T220013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T220013Z
UID:1606-1571929200-1571929200@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Dr. Janet Zadina
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nHow Your Brain Learns Best: Do What Works!\nNeuroscientist and educator Dr. Zadina invites her audience members to see for themselves how the brain actually learns. She will discuss the single most important factor involved in learning and the difference between thinking and “real” learning\, in the process\, taking a look at the brain while engaged in learning. Through humor\, she will help audience members identify strategies to maximize learning and see how to learn more in less time.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Dr. Janet Zadina” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brainresearch.us%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/dr-janet-zadina/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191017T150000
DTSTAMP:20190819T123630Z
CREATED:20190815T215736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T123630Z
UID:1604-1571324400-1571324400@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Dr. Varun Soni
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Spiritual and the Scholarly\nCollege is popularly imagined as a place where students not only learn about the world but also about themselves. The self-discovery process may\, however\, be fraught with stress and anxiety. How can students reconcile the shadow and light of their college experience while bringing together the spiritual and the scholarly? Dr. Soni\, Dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California\, will explore how to cultivate emotional intelligence\, healthy relationships\, meaning\, purpose\, and a growth mindset in college. Co-sponsored with the Department of English.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Dr. Varun Soni” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Forl.usc.edu%2Fabout%2Fsoni%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/dr-varun-soni/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191010T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191010T200000
DTSTAMP:20190815T215353Z
CREATED:20190815T215353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T215353Z
UID:1602-1570737600-1570737600@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Billy Edd Wheeler and Friends
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMemories through Songs\nAs a kick-off for the 2019 Celebration of Traditional Music weekend\, Appalachian musicians Billy Edd Wheeler and Doug Orr\, as well as the Whitewater Bluegrass Company and others\, will perform favorite pieces and share their stories in an unforgettable gathering on the Phelps Stokes stage.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Billy Edd Wheeler” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billyeddwheeler.com%2Fhome.htm|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/billy-edd-wheeler-and-friends/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20191003T150000
DTSTAMP:20190930T132634Z
CREATED:20190815T215101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T132634Z
UID:1601-1570114800-1570114800@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Angela Cowser
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMisogyny as Represented in the Gerasene Demoniac: Woman-Hating as Global Legion and Plague\nMisogyny\, or woman-hating\, in its many forms ultimately leads to terror\, hate\, and destruction of the female and femaleness. Dr. Cowser\, Associate Dean of Black Church Studies and Doctor of Ministry Programs at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary\, will explore what the story of the Gerasene demoniac can teach us about misogyny\, the moral\, mental\, and emotional health of men\, and healing. Sponsored by the Willis D. Weatherford\, Jr. Campus Christian Center (CCC).[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Rev. Dr. Angela Cowser” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Flpts.edu%2Ffaculty%2Fangela-cowser%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/rev-dr-angela-cowser/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190926T150000
DTSTAMP:20190815T214909Z
CREATED:20190815T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T214909Z
UID:1600-1569510000-1569510000@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Stephen Burks and Glenn Adamson
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBerea Craft: A Renewable Resource\nInternationally acclaimed visiting designer Stephen Burks and historian Glenn Adamson will survey Berea’s rich tradition of craft making. As they look toward the future\, they argue that craft serves as a suitable vehicle for both identity and instruction. Together with Aaron Beale\, director of Student Crafts\, the speakers will discuss a new collaboration between Burks and the college that focuses on material intelligence and conscious inclusivity. They will demonstrate that well-made things can sustain the mission of Berea College well into the future.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Stephen Burks” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Floebfellowship.gsd.harvard.edu%2Ffellows-alumni%2Ffellows-search%2FStephenBurks%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/stephen-burks-and-glenn-adamson/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190919T150000
DTSTAMP:20190822T184845Z
CREATED:20190815T214556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T184845Z
UID:1599-1568905200-1568905200@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Prof. Mark Godsey
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBlind Injustice: Wrongful Convictions and Criminal Justice Reform in America\nUniversity of Cincinnati law professor Godsey is the co-founder and director of the Ohio Innocence Project\, which to date has freed from prison 28 wrongfully convicted Ohioans who served 525 years for crimes they didn’t commit\, including time on death row. Accompanied by one of his exonerees\, Godsey\, a leading legal scholar\, activist\, ex-NYC prosecutor\, attorney\, and the author of his recent book Blind Injustice\, will discuss flaws in the criminal justice system that lead to wrongful convictions and suggest solutions.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Prof. Mark Godsey” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Flaw.uc.edu%2Ffaculty%2Fdirectory%2Fmark-godsey.html|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/prof-mark-godsey/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190912T200000
DTSTAMP:20190815T214305Z
CREATED:20190815T214305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T214305Z
UID:1597-1568318400-1568318400@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:The Sweet Remains
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFolk Rock Harmonies\nDriven by three gifted singer-songwriters’ forceful lyrical and melodic writing\, the music of the Sweet Remains appeals to fans of contemporary folk-rockers such as Jason Mraz\, Ray Lamontagne\, and John Mayer. It is their lush three-part harmonies\, however\, that set them apart from musicians of the 1960s and 1970s.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about The Sweet Remains” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesweetremains.com%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/the-sweet-remains/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190905T150000
DTSTAMP:20190815T213320Z
CREATED:20190815T213320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T213320Z
UID:1596-1567695600-1567695600@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Dr. Jennifer Collins Bloomquist
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nLinguistic Blackface: Language and Race in Children’s Animated Film\nA growing body of work by linguists\, anthropologists\, and critics of popular culture examines how social factors contribute to the construction of identity and the use of African American English (AAE). In her presentation\, Dr. Bloomquist\, Professor of Linguistics and Africana Studies at Gettysburg College\, examines how animated films have historically exploited AAE voices to represent social and political ethnicities\, and continue to do so today.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Dr. Jennifer Collins Bloomquist” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gettysburg.edu%2Facademic-programs%2Fafricana-studies%2Ffaculty%2Femployee_detail.dot%3FempId%3D82174024320013261%26pageTitle%3DJennifer%2BCollins%2BBloomquist|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/dr-jennifer-collins-bloomquist/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190829T150000
DTSTAMP:20190819T123350Z
CREATED:20190815T213017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T123350Z
UID:1595-1567090800-1567090800@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Pres. Lyle Roelofs
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBerea Stories\nIt has been said that Berea consists of 1600 great stories\, stories of challenge\, accomplishment and triumph. That is certainly true—every Berea student has a compelling story—as do all other Bereans\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and retirees\, who together constitute our wonderful community. Opening Convocation 2019 is a celebration of all those stories and how they connect and reinforce one another. First-year and senior students will process\, as will faculty and staff. Special music will be performed[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Pres. Lyle Roelofs” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Flegacy.berea.edu%2Fpresident%2Fpresident-dr-lyle-roelofs%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/pres-lyle-roelofs-2019/
LOCATION:Seabury Center\, 313 N. Main Street\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019-2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190411T200000
DTSTAMP:20180703T154529Z
CREATED:20180628T212234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T154529Z
UID:1513-1555012800-1555012800@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Red Molly
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOne for All and All for One\nKnown for beautiful harmonies\, infectious songwriting\, and captivating stage presence\, Red Molly weaves together the threads of American music—from folk roots to bluegrass\, from heartbreaking ballads to barn-burning honky-tonk—as effortlessly as they blend their lovely voices into their signature three-part harmonies.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Red Molly” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redmolly.com%2F|title:More%20about%20Red%20Molly||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/red-molly/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2018-2019
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190404T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190404T150000
DTSTAMP:20180628T212014Z
CREATED:20180628T212014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180628T212014Z
UID:1511-1554390000-1554390000@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Vance Blacksmith
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe History & Culture of the Lakota\nBlacksmith\, who teaches at the Oglala Lakota College on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota\, is an expert in the history\, culture\, philosophy\, and spirituality of the Lakota people. He will discuss core concepts of the origin and the afterlife according to Lakota philosophy; Lakota Star Knowledge; the power and symbolism of the Medicine Wheel; and concepts of synchronicity. The Hutchins Library will exhibit Lakota artifacts in conjunction with this talk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/vance-blacksmith/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2018-2019
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190328T150000
DTSTAMP:20200114T134152Z
CREATED:20180628T211700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T134152Z
UID:1509-1553785200-1553785200@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Gladys Washington
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFrom Segregation to Social Justice: One Black Woman’s Lifelong Quest for Equity\nWashington’s childhood was divided between the Virgin Islands and the segregated South\, where her grandmother taught her to advocate unapologetically for herself and her community. Washington\, Deputy Director of the Babcock Foundation\, has carried lessons learned into a lifelong passion for fighting for social and economic justice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/gladys-washington/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2018-2019
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190321T150000
DTSTAMP:20180628T211251Z
CREATED:20180628T211251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180628T211251Z
UID:1508-1553180400-1553180400@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Dr. Melissa Zook
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFrom Good Girl to Street Doc: Mistakes\, Misguided Adventures and Light Bulb Moments\nFamily physician Dr. Zook practices cradle-to-grave medicine in London\, KY and provides care for persons living with HIV\, hepatitis and substance use disorders. Her path to becoming a 21st century country doctor wasn’t exactly what she imagined when she graduated from a college much like Berea. She will discuss how mistakes along the way have strengthened her and continue to form the person she has become.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/dr-melissa-zook/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2018-2019
ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20190314T200000
DTSTAMP:20180703T154522Z
CREATED:20180628T210250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T154522Z
UID:1507-1552593600-1552593600@legacy.berea.edu
SUMMARY:Dervish
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nClassical Irish Music\nSteeped in the music of northwest Ireland\, Dervish is renowned for dazzling live performances with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. The band includes Shane Mitchell (accordion)\, Liam Kelly (flute\, whistle)\, Brian McDonagh (mandola\, mandolin)\, Michael Holmes (bouzouki)\, Cathy Jordan (vocals\, bodhran) and Tom Morrow (fiddle).[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More about Dervish” style=”custom” custom_background=”#c75b12″ custom_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dervish.ie%2F|title:More%20about%20Dervish||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://legacy.berea.edu/convocations/event/dervish/
LOCATION:Phelps Stokes\, 212 Chestnut St.\, Berea\, KY\, 40404\, United States
CATEGORIES:2018-2019
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berea College Convocations":MAILTO:convo@berea.edu
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