BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IUP CMS//NONSGML Calendar Version 1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-28430313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121007T180000Z DTEND:20121007T220000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Central Calendar,Student Event,Community Event SUMMARY:A Celebration of the Life of Kipp Seelhorst DESCRIPTION:The Committee for the Study of Culture and Religion, the Department of Religious Studies, and the Religious Studies Club invite everyone to a celebration of the life of Kipp Seelhorst on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2pm. Kipp, who was majoring in Religious Studies at IUP, passed away on May 7.[at 2pm] - First Annual Kipp Seelhorst Lecture: “Sewing a Rich Story in Sovereignty with the Land”Presented by Andrew Steed, Celtic bard and pilgrimage guideA wonderful journey into exploring stories and how the earth authentically supports us when we listen to the wisdom of her song.[at 3:30pm] - Memorial and Celebration: Music, Fire Circle, Drum Circle, and Food at the Plaza between Wallwork Hall and Sutton Lawn LOCATION:G 98 Wallwork Hall URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=10/7/2012&eDate=10/7/2012&eventid=28430&calid=313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-28470313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121007T180000Z DTEND:20121007T220000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Central Calendar,Student Event,Community Event SUMMARY:A Celebration of the Life of Kipp Seelhorst DESCRIPTION:The Committee for the Study of Culture and Religion, the Department of Religious Studies, and the Religious Studies Club invite everyone to a celebration of the life of Kipp Seelhorst on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2pm. Kipp, who was majoring in Religious Studies at IUP, passed away on May 7.[at 2pm] - First Annual Kipp Seelhorst Lecture: “Sewing a Rich Story in Sovereignty with the Land”Presented by Andrew Steed, Celtic bard and pilgrimage guideA wonderful journey into exploring stories and how the earth authentically supports us when we listen to the wisdom of her song.[at 3:30pm] - Memorial and Celebration: Music, Fire Circle, Drum Circle, and Food at the Plaza between Wallwork Hall and Sutton Lawn LOCATION:Wallwork Hall, room G 98 URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=10/7/2012&eDate=10/7/2012&eventid=28470&calid=313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-28244313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121008T220000Z DTEND:20121008T230000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: SUMMARY:Inside Out Faith - six o'clock series DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Christian singer Jennifer Knapp will discuss her experience with the challenging issue of LGBT inclusion and affirmation in religious communities. In an effort to continue to create a positive and constructive dialogue on behalf of LGBT people of faith, Jennifer presents Inside Out Faith. LOCATION:HUB Ohio Room URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=10/8/2012&eDate=10/8/2012&eventid=28244&calid=313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-28718313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121013T140000Z DTEND:20121013T150000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Central Calendar,Student Event SUMMARY:RLST club visit to temple Beth Israel this Saturday DESCRIPTION:The Religious Studies Club is visiting the local temple Beth Israel on Saturday, October 13, at 10am. Those who wish to go on this site visit should meet in front of the HUB (by the PNC) at 9:30am, so everyone can walk there together. The trip is free to all and everyone is welcome. LOCATION:meet in front of the HUB (by the PNC) URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=10/13/2012&eDate=10/13/2012&eventid=28718&calid=313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-28806313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121022T003000Z DTEND:20121022T020000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Student Event SUMMARY:Screening of Spike Lee's Malcolm X DESCRIPTION:The Religious Studies Club invites you to eat pizza, watch Spike Lee's film Malcolm X and have a discussion about religion in the public sphere. The event will be held at 8:30pm on Sunday October 21st at the Sunflower Yoga Studio (580 Philadelphia Street, Suite 104, Indiana, PA). LOCATION:Sunflower Yoga Studio in Downtown URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=10/21/2012&eDate=10/21/2012&eventid=28806&calid=313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-28621313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121025T140000Z DTEND:20121025T153000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Central Calendar,Student Event,Community Event SUMMARY:Breakfast & Book Reading: Thunderers and Water Monsters in the Ojibwe Life-World DESCRIPTION:Breakfast and a Book with Dr. Terri Smith on Oct. 25, 10 am in Stabley 210Dr. Terri Smith will discuss her book The Island of the Anishnaabeg: Thunderers and Water Monsters in the Ojibwe Life-World at a "Breakfast and a Book" event sponsored by the library on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at 10 a.m. in Stabley 210. The entire university community is invited. LOCATION:Stabley 210 URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=10/25/2012&eDate=10/25/2012&eventid=28621&calid=313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-28905313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121029T213000Z DTEND:20121029T223000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: SUMMARY:Sacred Space in Maya Art and Architecture DESCRIPTION:Maya WeekSacred Space in Maya Art and ArchitectureDr. Christopher Powell will discuss the geometry and proportions used in Pre-Columbian America and today. The presentation concludes with a discussion of how Maya geometry was - and is - an expression of Maya cosmology and religion.Event sponsored by:• College of Humanities and Social Sciences• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics• Latin American Studies Committee• Department of Foreign Languages• Department of Mathematics LOCATION:Stright Hall: Rooms 327-329 URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=10/29/2012&eDate=10/29/2012&eventid=28905&calid=313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-28906313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121030T210000Z DTEND:20121030T220000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: SUMMARY:Maya Concepts of Creation and Rebirth: The Popol Vuh & the “end” of the Maya calendar DESCRIPTION:Maya Week Event:Maya Concepts of Creation and Rebirth: The Popol Vuh & the “end” of the Maya calendarDr. Christopher Powell will refer to the Popol Vuh, (a 16th Century Maya genesis story), Maya hieroglyphic texts, and ancient Maya paintings and sculptures in a discussion about Maya concepts of creation and rebirth. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on what is known about the “End” of the Maya Calendar that will occur on the winter solstice of this year, and on some of the modern theories that this upcoming event has inspired. Event sponsored by:• College of Humanities and Social Sciences• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics• Latin American Studies Committee• Department of Foreign Languages• Department of Mathematics LOCATION:Pratt Hall Auditorium URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=10/30/2012&eDate=10/30/2012&eventid=28906&calid=313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-28904313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121104T160000Z DTEND:20121104T182000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: SUMMARY:Visit to the Muslim Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:Free Transportation will be provided by CSCR:*Bus: Be at the HUB parking lot at 9 am, leaving at 9:15*Contact: Hannah Halphen ymfs@iup.eduThe religious studies club and other interested IUP students will be attending the Muslim Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh on Sunday, November 4 at 11am. There will be a brief introductory talk on Islam and Q&A session followed by a Pizza lunch break. Visitors are also welcome to stay to observe the afternoon prayer at 12:50pm. Please note that visitors are required to dress up modestly, everyone should wear long sleeved shirts and full length pants/slacks. Contact Info:Muslim Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh233 Seaman Ln, Monroeville, PA 15146http://www.mccgp.net/(412)373-0101mccgpinfo@gmail.com LOCATION:233 Seaman Ln, Monroeville, PA 15146 URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=11/4/2012&eDate=11/4/2012&eventid=28904&calid=313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20130522T093454Z UID:20130522T093454Z-29316313@iup.edu ORGANIZER:MAILTO:web-team@iup.edu DTSTART:20121206T213000Z DTEND:20121206T233000Z STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Public,Event,Central Calendar,Community Event SUMMARY:Honoring Dr. Kwasi Yirenkyi at Religious Studies End-of-Year Party DESCRIPTION:The Department of Religious Studies invites all to its celebration in honor of Dr. Kwasi Yirenkyi at our end-of-year partyAll members of the community are invited to join the Religious Studies department faculty and students for a celebration in honor of Dr. Kwasi Yirenkyi as part of our annual holiday party on Thursday, December 6, 4:30-6:30 in Breezedale.Please join us in saying farewell to Kwasi, who is retiring at the end of this semester. For 26 years he has been a very valued member of our department, and we wish to celebrate his much-deserved retirement and wish Kwasi and his wife, Rose, all the best in the fulfillment of their future hopes and dreams. We are deeply grateful to Kwasi for his dedication to our program and students. He will be sorely missed!The holiday party will also recognize our graduating seniors, our office staff, and the winner of the Fabiny Scholarship, Gabrielle Kennedy. Please join us. LOCATION:Breezedale Alumni Center URL:http://www.iup.edu/getEvents.aspx?sDate=12/6/2012&eDate=12/6/2012&eventid=29316&calid=313 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR