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University Calendar

List of Events for: August 2021

Aug
4

Faith & Justice Summer Reading Group 2021

Campus: Lisle
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Campus: Lisle   |   Location: ZOOM
Sponsored by: Intercultural Education, Campus Ministry, Chief Mission Officer, and the BenU Library
Contact: Pat Somers    psomers@ben.edu
Event Details
Event Details

Faith & Justice Summer Reading Group 2021

Date: August 04

Time: 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Campus: Lisle

Location: ZOOM

Event Sponsor: Intercultural Education, Campus Ministry, Chief Mission Officer, and the BenU Library

Contact: Pat Somers    psomers@ben.edu

  Event Description:  

What an outstanding selection of readings we are looking forward to for the annual staff and faculty Faith and Justice Summer Reading Group on Zoom!  

As you see from the flyer, we are starting with a new release by Massimo Faggioli, followed by selections from a biography of Dorothy Day written by her granddaughter. Next, we’ll read selections from a book by Janelle Wong about the ways that evangelical Christianity influences immigrants’ political stance. Our fourth selection addresses white supremacy and American Christianity. And to round out our summer program we’ll read selections from Fr. Cyprian Davis’ history of Black Catholics in the U.S. (If reading 5 books over the summer seems ambitious, please note the words “selections from”.) 

Here is the link to the very helpful Faith and Justice Summer Reading Library Research Guide with additional information about the authors and their books:  https://researchguides.ben.edu/FJ2021  

For the first 15 people who sign up for the reading group we have a free copy of: Joe Biden and Catholicism in the United States by Massimo Faggioli, professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University. (Book would need to be picked up from the BU Library.) 

To sign up for the reading group just email Carrie Ankeny cankeny@ben.edu or Pat Somers psomers@ben.edu     

In prior years, these book discussions have been a highlight of the summer for many of us and we are looking forward to reading with you this summer. We encourage you to plan on coming to all the discussions while knowing that summer is a busy time for many. 

Best,

The Faith and Justice Planning Group 

Aug
4

Summer Visit Day

Campus: Lisle
Time: 6:00 PM
Sponsored by: Admissions
Contact: Admissions    603-829-6003    admissions@ben.edu
Event Details
Event Details

Summer Visit Day

Date: August 04

Time: 6:00 PM

Campus: Lisle

Event Sponsor: Admissions

Event Webpage: Visit Event Webpage

Contact: Admissions    603-829-6003    admissions@ben.edu

  Event Description:  

Join us in-person to learn more about Benedictine University and get answers to all of your questions about financial aid, student engagement, our academic programs and more.

The event will start with an overview presentation about Benedictine University, followed by break-out sessions where attendees can learn more about academic offerings and support, financial aid or student engagement through our student leader panel.

This event is meant for students and families who are new to the Benedictine experience, and wanting to start off your college search this summer to join our Class of 2026!
 

Wednesday, August 4 | 6:00 p.m.
 

RSVP Now!

Aug
18

Mary & Muslims: Bridge or Barrier?

Campus: Lisle
Time: 6:00 PM
Campus: Lisle   |   Location: Virtual Event
Sponsored by: The Lumen Christi Institute and the American Cusanus Society
Contact: Rita George-Tvrtkovic    rgeorge-tvrtkovic@ben.edu
Event Details
Event Details

Mary & Muslims: Bridge or Barrier?

Date: August 18

Time: 6:00 PM

Campus: Lisle

Location: Virtual Event

Event Sponsor: The Lumen Christi Institute and the American Cusanus Society

Event Webpage: Visit Event Webpage

Contact: Rita George-Tvrtkovic    rgeorge-tvrtkovic@ben.edu

  Event Description:  

Rita George-Tvrtkovic

Rita George-Tvrtković, Ph.D., associate professor of theology, will be presenting "Mary & Muslims: Bridge or Barrier?" on August 18, 2021 at 6:00 CDT. This event is sponsored by The Lumen Christi Institute and the American Cusanus Society.
For more information and to register, click here

Aug
26

Eagle Walk

Campus: Lisle
Time: 11:30 AM
Campus: Lisle   |   Location: Campus Quad
Sponsored by: Student Affairs
Contact: Marc Davidson    mdavidson@ben.edu
Event Details
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Eagle Walk

Date: August 26

Time: 11:30 AM

Campus: Lisle

Location: Campus Quad

Event Sponsor: Student Affairs

Contact: Marc Davidson    mdavidson@ben.edu

  Event Description:  

Faculty and Staff are invited to welcome our new students and their families at the Eagle Walk on the Campus QUAD.  A Community Lunch will follow

Aug
31

NAfME Christmas in July 5K

Campus: Lisle
Time: All Day
Campus: Lisle   |   Location: Virtual Event
Sponsored by: National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Contact: Allen Legutki    alegutki@ben.edu
Event Details
Event Details

NAfME Christmas in July 5K

Date: August 31

Time: All Day

Campus: Lisle

Location: Virtual Event

Event Sponsor: National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

Event Webpage: Visit Event Webpage

Contact: Allen Legutki    alegutki@ben.edu

  Event Description:  

Christmas in July 5K - Sign up for the 2021 Summer NAFME Run!

A virtual run is a race that you can run/walk anywhere and anytime. Simply sign up and pay the registration fee online or in-person by Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Run or walk your 5k anytime between Thursday, July 1 and Thursday, September 30)! Submit your time and pick up your t-shirt and medal (more details to follow).

All proceeds will be donated to the Lisle Township Food Pantry in Lisle, IL. We will host an in-person meetup in late September, TBD.

Registration Fee: $30 (includes a shirt and a medal). All payment is due by Wednesday, September 1.

Questions? Contact brittany_chally@ben.edu.



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