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ESN March Madness 2014

Review: March Madness ’14 Finals, Dialogue . . .

Integrating faith & field vs. Realizing justice in action

Ready for finals . . . graduation?

Yes, we’ve made it to the finals of ESN March Madness ’14. I have learned a lot as we have wrestled with the question:

What is the most pressing issue for the Christian to engage when journeying in higher ed?

Please share your vote and invite others to do likewise. Winner will be announced on Good Friday (4/18). Note: If you haven’t voted in ESN March Madness ’14 (and invited others to do likewise), now is the time to engage to make sure your vote is heard.

As I’ve shared before, this tourney is influencing our priority of focus as we prepare for Fall 2014. If you have a desire to address a particular topic or recommend a possible contributor (e.g., book to be reviewed, book reviewer, interview, offer a reflection), please let me know.

Engaging in the conversation . . .

Below are a few pieces which really caught my attention and yes, there are more on ESN’s Facebook Wall 🙂 Please do not hesitate to share your must reads in the comments section below, on Facebook, via email, etc. . . . [Read more…] about Review: March Madness ’14 Finals, Dialogue . . .

Review: March Madness ’14, Reads, Opportunities . . .

ESN March Madness ’14 . . .

A quick ESN March Madness ’14 round between “Finding & keeping vocation” and “Realizing justice in action” followed by a face-off with “Diversity in higher ed” to see who goes to the finals to take on “Integrating faith & field” surprised me by starting with a tie in my own household. Hmm . . .

My wife has stuck to her position that “Realizing justice in action” is possibly the “most pressing issue for the Christian to engage when journeying in higher ed”. Do you agree? I’ll count the votes on Sunday night to begin the finals week. If you haven’t voted in ESN March Madness ’14 (and invited others to do likewise), now is the time to engage to make sure your vote is heard.

As I’ve shared before, this tourney is influencing our priority of focus as we prepare for Fall 2014. If you have a desire to address a particular topic or recommend a possible contributor (e.g., book to be reviewed, book reviewer, interview, offer a reflection), please let me know.

Must reads . . .

Below are a few pieces which really caught my attention, with lots more on ESN’s Facebook Wall 🙂 Please do not hesitate to share your must reads in the comments section below.

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End of March Musts: Madness, Reads, Opportunities . . .

ESN March Madness ’14 . . .

If you haven’t voted in this round of ESN March Madness ’14 (and invited others to do likewise), now is the time! I will keep this round open through midnight on Saturday. I’m very curious to see who rises to the top in the “losers” bracket.

Note: “Finding & keep vocation” and “Realizing justice in action” await their turn for a quick round to see who will go back up for the finals to face off against the winner of “Diversity in higher ed vs. Integrating faith & field”. What issue do you find “the most pressing for the Christian to engage when journeying in higher ed?”  Yes, this tourney is influencing our priority of focus as we prepare for Fall 2014. If you have a desire to address a particular topic or recommend a possible contributor (e.g., book to be reviewed, book reviewer, interview, offer a reflection), please let me know.

Must reads . . .

A lot of material has come across our screen since ESN’s Peek of the Week (3/17/2014). Below are a few I desire to give attention to, with lots more on ESN’s Facebook Wall 🙂 Please do not hesitate to share your must reads in the comments section below. [Read more…] about End of March Musts: Madness, Reads, Opportunities . . .

ESN’s Peek of the week

Anna Lee-Winans, InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries (GFM) Area Director for Greater New York City, presents at 2013 GFM Staff Team Meetings.

Introduction

The past several weeks have been rich with prayer, conversation, and even some planning regarding next steps for the Emerging Scholars Network. One particular piece of feedback has been the desire to renew the Week in Review. As this week I will be engaged in InterVarsity’s Graduate & Faculty Ministries (GFM) Staff Team Meetings (March 18-20), I offer you a Peek of the Week. But before you choose various links (below) to follow (and possibly share, comment upon, add to the collection of . . .), pray for our staff team as we gather. Pray for us . . .

  • to delve into how we may continue to grow in Christ-likeness. In particular that we may truly be a blessing in the midst of the rich diversity of the people with whom we labor (and collaborate) on campus. Our pre-conference Bible study and reflection has focused upon . . .

Education of the Heart and Mind — Santa Ono

Education of the Heart and Mind. Santa Ono at TEDxEmory (20 min, 30 sec)

In this TEDxTalk, Santa Ono, Ph.D., provides a glimpse of his perspective on Education of the Heart and Mind. On Saturday, March 1, the Canadian-American biologist who now serves as the 28th President of the University of Cincinnati (UC) [1] and the Honorary Consul for Japan in Ohio will explore The End of the University? The live videoconferencing will originate from UC with members of InterVarsity’s community gathered at eight “MidWest” sites spanning 5 states.

If you’re near one of the eight sites, please join us for the morning. If you have friends/colleagues near one of the sites, please forward information to them so they can also join us for the morning. Please register today if you can or by February 25, 2014 at the latest. Attention Graduate students and ESN members: if cost is an issue, email the Emerging Scholars Network to inquire about scholarships. All additional questions regarding the gathering(s) should be directed to Howard Van Cleave, Symposium Coordinator, Van-cleave.3 at osu dot edu.

Saturday March 1, 2014. The End of the University?. The Ohio Valley Faculty Symposium with Dr. Santa Ono, president of the U. of Cincinnati. Two talks live via videoconference on 8 sites in 5 states. The schedule is posted here. Please complete your registration today if you can or by Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the latest.

There was this idea of a University, and now . . . We will explore its meaning and purpose for a new century. Higher Education as we know it will go through tremendous changes in the future. Dr. Santa Ono, President of the University of Cincinnati will explore this topic in two talks live via videoconference. In his second talk he explores the challenges and opportunities for followers of Jesus Christ.

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