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A Pete Seeger-Inspired SermonJanuary 1, 2014
This sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Dean C. Ahlberg, a Hartford Seminary graduate, at First Church of Christ, Congregational (U.C.C.) in Redding, CT, on Feb. 2, 2014.
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Prof. Najib Awad Interviewed for Radio ProgramDecember 28, 2013
Prof. Najib Awad was interviewed by the Baladna Radio FM station, which broadcasts from Berlin, Germany. The interview, to be aired Jan. 25, was on “Revolution and Social Change from the perspective of Jesus Christ.”
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Seminary Mourns Loss of Prof. Willem Bijlefeld, Macdonald Center FounderDecember 18, 2013
Willem A. Bijlefeld, 88, who retired from Hartford Seminary in 1990 after 25 years as a Professor of Islamic Studies, Academic Dean, Editor of The Muslim World, and founder and director of the Macdonald Center, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, after a long illness.
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Christmas Toy Collection in Full Swing; DCF Deputy Commissioner VisitsDecember 3, 2013
Stuffed animals, dolls, train sets and art supplies have taken over Hartford Seminary’s lobby during the annual Christmas Gift-Giving Ministry organized by Prof. M.T. Winter. During the first week in December, Deputy DCF Commissions Michael Williams visited the Seminary to see the ministry in action as social workers “shopped” for gifts for their clients.
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Heather Holda Is New Director of Human Resources, Assistant to the President
December 2, 2013
Heather Holda is our new Director of Human Resources and Assistant to the President, replacing Mary Zeman. Heather has been an office manager, a preschool director, a Christian education director, and administrative assistant, a music director, a coach, a reporter and a private music teacher.
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Prof. Feryal Salem Begins Two Weekly Series for Muslim Women
November 26, 2013
Prof. Feryal Salem has organized two weekly series for Muslim women. The first will be a series called Ink of Scholars, which will provide classes focusing on mastering the essential Islamic sciences known as fard ‘ayn. The second series is Food for Reflection, which will focus on establishing regular gatherings for Muslim women intended to foster reflection, worship, and deepening of faith.
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Graduate Theological Union Honors Academic Dean Uriah Kim
November 25, 2013
Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, has named Academic Dean Uriah Kim its "Alum of the Year."
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Dr. Ali Shakibai Donates 40-Volume Qur'anic Commentary to Seminary Library
November 21, 2013
A longtime friend of Hartford Seminary, Dr. Ali Shakibai, recently donated a 40-volume collection of commentary on the Qur’an to the Seminary, giving the library the first such collection in Farsi.
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Alum Jim Fitzgerald Speaks on Careers in the non-profit field
November 21, 2013
On Monday, Nov. 18, Hartford Seminary alumnus Jim Fitzgerald gave a lunch lecture to a group of students, faculty and staff as part of the Seminary’s Vital Topics series. Mr. Fitzgerald serves as the Executive Director of Call to Action, the country’s largest progressive Catholic organization working for equality and justice in the church. He spoke on how he came to be involved in the non-profit world, and the necessary skills for working in that field.
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Prof. M.T. Winter's Autobiography Released on Audiobook; Grammy Winner Janis Ian Narrates and Sings
November 19, 2013
Prof. Miriam Therese Winter’s autobiography, “The Singer and the Song: An Autobiography of the Spirit,” was re-released on Nov. 19 in a special audiobook version narrated by acclaimed singer-songwriter Janis Ian, who won a Grammy for her own audiobook “Society’s Child.” Janis Ian also sings a selection of Prof. Winter’s songs on the audiobook recording.