September 2012
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Nicole Bromley "Our Little Secret" Research suggests 1 in 4 women in America is a victim of sexual assault in her lifetime. Author, speaker, and survivor, Nicole Bromley is returning to Calvin this fall to tell her story about the 'little secret' of sexual abuse. Nicole's story is one of painful honesty, truth-telling, courage, and hope. Join us, and be part of a Christian community that makes a difference! Nicole is founder and director of ONEVoice Enterprises http://iamonevoice.org/index.html#/nicole/ Cosponsored by SAPT, Residence Life and Campus Ministries |
8:00 p.m. |
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| September 26 | Carol Simon "Bringing Sex into Focus: The Quest for Sexual Integrity" Carol Simon, professor of philosophy at Hope College, MI, describes six different lenses through which our culture views sex and sexuality: covenantal, procreative, expressive, romantic, power and "plain sex." Guided by a virtue ethic, she applies those lenses to a variety of sexual scenarios, helping us to see what filters we run issues of sexuality through and how, properly ordered and weighted, they can help us achieve sexual integrity. Carol develops a holistic, biblical sexual ethic that brings into focus the bewildering array of cultural sexual presentations we're surrounded by every day. Professor Carol Simon specializes in ethics, with an emphasis on the use of narrative in moral reflection. She publishes under her full name, Caroline J. Simon. Her most recent books are Bringing Sex into Focus: The Quest for Sexual Integrity, and Introduction to Ethics: A Reader. She is also the author of The Disciplined Heart: Love, Destiny and Imagination and has published many articles on moral knowledge, virtue ethics, friendship and sexuality. She also oversees the Office of Teaching and Learning at Hope College. Cosponsored by the philosophy department, Gender Studies, Residence Life and Campus Ministries Listen to the audio here. |
7:00 p.m. |
September 27 |
The Invisible War Join us for a public screening of the award-winning new documentary The Invisible War. Hailed as a groundbreaking investigation into what Newsweek has called "the most underreported crime in America," the documentary reveals the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military and exposes the humiliating choice many service members are forced to make between speaking up and serving their country. Nonpartisan and fair minded, The Invisible War exposes these devastating crimes and calls for long overdue political and cultural change. (US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta viewed the film in April and almost immediately announced policy changes regarding the handling of cases of military rape). All are invited to the screening, which will be followed by an informal discussion (with refreshments) in the Bytwerk Theater lobby. Sponsored by Calvin Gender Studies, Department of Political Science, and SAPT. |
7:00 p.m., |
October 2012
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October 4 |
Till Porn Do Us Part? Grand Rapids couple Dave and Sara Hoekstra speak frankly about the effects of porn on their marriage, and a Calvin student shares his perspective. Q&A to follow. Cosponsored by Campus Ministries and Residence Life. Listen to the audio here. |
7:30 p.m. |
October 11 |
Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence "Female Embodiment: Madison Avenue vs. Christian Theology" This image-packed presentation explores the messages we receive about the female body from the fashion and advertising industries, and from popular culture, and brings them into conversation with important themes in Christian theology. Consponsored by Residence Life and Campus Ministries |
7:00 p.m. |
October 17 |
Film "Miss Representation" In a society where media is the most persuasive force shaping cultural norms, the collective message that our young women and men overwhelmingly receive is that a woman’s value and power lie in her youth, beauty, and sexuality, and not in her capacity as a leader. While women have made great strides in leadership over the past few decades, the United States is still 90th in the world for women in national legislatures, women hold only 3% of clout positions in mainstream media, and 65% of women and girls have disordered eating behaviors. This 2011 documentary by Jennifer Siebel Newsom includes stories from teenage girls and provocative interviews with politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists and academics, like Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson and Gloria Steinem. Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gkIiV6konY |
7:00 p.m. |
| October 24 | Exploring Life Choices: A Women's Discussion Panel Daunted by the options you face regarding career, education, service, marriage, and family? Women of all ages wrestle with these realities and how they shape our lives. Come and hear the stories of women whose lives have followed different paths, whether by choice or by circumstance. Ask hard questions, and explore your own hopes and possibilities for the future. The panel includes: a woman who quit her teaching career to be at home with her children, a woman who job-shares with her husband, a single woman who still faces these choices about marriage and family, a woman with a prestigious career in Fortune 200 companies, a woman who raised her children and went on to a career, a woman who completed her M.Div. over a course of 10 years, a woman who never had children, a woman who awaits adoption. Panelists: Theresa Heethuis, Nyna Sykes, Nicole Parker, Aminah Bradford, Linda Naranjo-Huebl, Ebonie Atkins. Refreshments are provided! Sponsored by the Calvin College Mentoring Office and the Sexuality Series |
3:30 p.m. Alumni Board Room |
| October 31 | Sexuality Series Chapel The Sexuality Series Advisory Team will lead chapel on the theme of what we lament and what we celebrate about our sexuality. View the video here. |
10:00 a.m. Chapel |
November 2012
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November 7 |
LGBT Survey Presentation In fall 2011 the Sexuality Series conducted a survey of current students to take the pulse on attitudes to sexual orientation, questions of faith and sexuality, and Calvin's climate for LGBT students. Julia Smith, Sexuality Series Director, and Mark Vander Heide, Sexuality Series Programming Assistant, will present key data from the survey. Join us to learn more about students' perceptions of and engagement with LGBT people and issues. Sponsored by the Sexuality Series and Residence Life. |
3:30 p.m. |
November 19 |
Singled In In 2008 there were 104 million unmarried Americans, representing over 45% of the adult population. Most of us will live singly for stretches of our lives, even if we get married. The Sexuality Series invites you to join six Calvin students and staff members for a discussion on living well in the single seasons of our lives. With Justin den Ouden, Jeremy Smith, Rebecca Laarman, Laura de Jong, Susan Datema, and Bart Tocci, and moderated by Bob Crow. |
3:30 p.m. |
November 30 |
Everybody's doing it: shining the light on sex, relationships, and abortion in the Church Tony Campolo is the keynote speaker for this day conference on sexuality and the church.
Cost: $15 (includes lunch) Sponsored by Alpha Women's Center, Lakeshore Pregnancy Centers, Muskegon Pregnancy Services, and the Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids. |
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
January 2013
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January 9 |
"Half the Sky" documentary (Part 1) Description: Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide is a four-hour PBS primetime documentary film and national broadcast event inspired by the widely acclaimed book of the same name by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Filmed in 10 countries, the series follows Nicholas Kristof and celebrity activists America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union and Olivia Wilde on a journey to tell the stories of inspiring, courageous individuals. Across the globe oppression is being confronted, and real meaningful solutions are being fashioned through health care, education, and economic empowerment for women and girls. The linked problems of sex trafficking and forced prostitution, gender-based violence, and maternal mortality — which needlessly claim one woman every 90 seconds — present to us the single most vital opportunity of our time: the opportunity to make a change. All over the world women are seizing this opportunity. Part 1: gender-based violence, sex-trafficking, education Cosponsored by the Social Justice Coalition, INTRO, Sociology, Philosophy, International Development Studies, and Gender Studies. |
7:00 p.m. |
January 10 |
"Half the Sky" documentary (Part 2) Part 2: maternal mortality, forced and generational prostitution, economic empowerment Cosponsored by the Social Justice Coalition, INTRO, Sociology, Philosophy, International Development Studies, and Gender Studies. |
7:00 p.m. |
January 17 |
LGBT Survey Results (Repeated from November 7, 2012) Presentation by Julia Smith and Mark Vander Heide |
7:00 p.m. |
February 2013
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February 5 and 6 |
"Transforming the LGBT Conversation" Description: We'll be showing the video of a two-night presentation given at Pepperdine University by Justin Lee and Ron Belgau. The first night Justin and Ron tell their stories (both are gay Christians) and lay the groundwork for a healthy conversation. The second night Justin and Ron each present the other's theology (one is open to gay partnerships, the other is committed to celibacy) and then add their own comments. The two parts are really part of a whole conversation, so do come to both if you can! There'll be an opportunity for discussion after the video each night. Bios: Ron Belgau received his undergraduate degree at the University of Washington. After working at Microsoft for several years, he is now in the PhD program in philosophy at St. Louis University, where he teaches Medical Ethics and Philosophy of the Human Person. He also spent one year at the University of Notre Dame as a research assistant at the Center for Philosophy of Religion. He has served on the steering committees for Bridges Across the Divide and the Seattle Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Ministry, as a group leader for Multifaith AIDS Projects, and as leader of the Gay Christian Network’s celibacy support forum. For almost a decade, he has traveled around North America speaking about Christian teaching and homosexuality. His essay, “My Alternative Lifestyle” shared first place in the Catholic Press Association’s “Best investigative writing or analysis” category in 2005. Many of his essays and speeches are available at CityofGod.net. Justin Lee is the founder and executive director of The Gay Christian Network (GCN), a nonprofit, interdenominational organization serving LGBT Christians and those who care about them. Justin grew up as a conservative evangelical, preaching against homosexuality until questions about his own sexuality forced him to reevaluate everything he thought he knew. Today, he focuses on building bridges between those who disagree. He has been featured in numerous print, radio, and television venues including Dr. Phil, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN Headline News, The Washington Blade, OUT magazine, the LOGO network, the Associated Press, and a front page article in The New York Times. Justin co-hosts the popular podcast GCN Radio and speaks frequently at conferences, churches, and college campuses. His first book, Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate, has just been published. Cosponsored by SAGA |
7:00 p.m. |
February 6 (For 6 Weeks) |
Men's Discussion Groups: What does it mean to be a man in today's culture? Free Lunch! Honest talk about how our families, faith, culture, and media have shaped our ideas about being men Wed 12:30pm, HH 468 - and - Wed 12:30pm, student senate meeting room Email Aaron or Rick to sign up. |
Aaron's Group |
March 2013
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March 7 |
LGBT Panel Calvin students and friends tell their stories of dealing with sexual difference. Sponsored by SAGA and the Sexuality Series |
7:00 p.m. |
