The St. Edward's University campus community is invited to enjoy a traditional Passover Seder meal in remembrance of the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
 

“And the Lord brought us forth out of Egypt” — Deuteronomy 26:8

 
Free and open to the university community.
Sponsored by the Hillel Toppers and Campus Ministry
 
RSVP to Medina Bills at  medinas@stedwards.edu or 512-448-8499
 

At this speaker series, enjoy a free lunch while engaging in conversation with our speakers who share their own experiences of living out their faith as adults beyond college. 
Joining us for lunch this week will be Br. Gerald Muller, CSC, who will be sharing about his experiences of teaching as an assistant professor of music at St. Edward's University since 1985.  
R.S.V.P.:  http://bit.ly/FHLrsvp or by e-mailing Jenny Eakin at jeakin@stedwards.edu  

 
Vatican II's Nostra Aetate reversed the Catholic Church's centurieslong attitude toward other religions, from condemnation to dialogue. In the last fifty years the church has instituted important structures, issued teachings, and undertaken pathbreaking activities to consolidate dialogue and friendship with the religious other. The lecture examines whether the current impression that interreligious dialogue has hit an impasse is justified. It surveys the contemporary religious landscape of the US and argues that interfaith dialogue is imperative for the wellbeing of both the nation and the Christian church.
 
Peter Phan is Ellacuria Chair of Catholic Social Thought at Georgetown University.
 

Dr. Bryan Alexander, senior fellow at NITLE, will be discussing current trends in teaching, technology, and liberal education and their implications for universities like ours.  What important "future trends" will impact our work?  How do particular strategies or technologies change the possibilities for student learning?  How do these issues connect to the liberal arts educational goals of our curricula?  And what do these trends mean for small, teaching-focused institutions like ours?  The talk will be followed by Q&A. We invite your active participation.  Seating is limited, so please RSVP at More Information below.

Staff and faculty members are invited to Mary Moody Northen Theatre from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 5, to attend a lunch and preview of the theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest, written by Oscar Wilde and directed by Richard Robichaux. Seating is limited. RSVP to Casey Burkhart for lunch. Please mention special dietary restrictions.

Mark your calendars to attend the annual Holy Cross Institute Convocation on April 7 - 9, 2013.  The Keynote Speaker will be Father Walter Jenkins, C.S.C., president of Holy Cross High School, Flushing, NY and formerly of Stonehill College.  This event is open to all SEU administrators, faculty, and staff.  For event updates, see www.holycrossinstitute.org/events

Join us for a spring Taizé prayer service in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. Our gatherings are based on the values of the monastic community in Taizé, France, which views its work as a sign of reconciliation between Christians. Like worship in Taizé, our services are simple and contemplative, seeking to provide quiet moments of candle-lit prayer and reflection within our busy lives. All are welcome.   

Services fall on these second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m.: Apr. 8 and 22.
 

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join us for lunch and a discussion of "What isn't for Sale?" (or why we should not sell prison cell upgrades and the right to emigrate to the U.S.) by Michael J. Sandel, from the April 2012 edition of The Atlantic. Fusion is open to faculty, staff, and students in order to discuss their diverse and distinct perspectives on  important and relevant issues. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP.

The McCarthy Lecture Series will feature Dr. Gary Macy, John Nobili S.J., Professor, Santa Clara University. Dr. Macy will be speaking about "Women and Ordination: Does the Past Portend the Present?" The series honors the Most Reverend John McCarthy, who led the Diocese of Austin from 1985 to 2001, and to underscore the university's commitment to its Catholic roots and Holy Cross heritage. Event is open to the public. Reception to follow. Complimentary valet parking provided.

Mary Moody Northen Theatre presents The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde's delightful comedy of manners, running April 11 - 21, 2013. Join young suitors Algernon, Jack, Cecily and Gwendolen as they negotiate mislaid babies, mistaken identities, secret engagements, one overbearing mother and some of the wittiest wordplay ever tossed over afternoon tea. The production is directed by Richard Robichaux and features Equity guests Barbara Chisholm, Robert Faires and Irene White.
Performances are Thursday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.  Join us for Student/Faculty/Staff night on Friday, April 12 and pay $8!

 Dr. Paul Walter will discuss his research in the fields of Numerical Relativity and the burgeoning field of Gravitational Wave Astronomy. Predicted by Albert Einstein as ripples in spacetime itself, gravitational waves have already been observed indirectly from binary neutron star systems. Dr. Walter's research focuses on developing a computational infrastructure for modeling binary black hole mergers. Such numerical work can ultimately aid the detection and the characterization of the sources of gravitational wave signals.  This wine and cheese event is co-sponsored by CTE and OSP.  Please RSVP at More Information below.

 
The School of Humanities proudly presents its Seventh Annual Brother Dunstan Bowles Persuasive Speaking Contest. This contest is open to all St. Edward's University students. All applicants must complete and submit Student Entry Form by March 29 at 5pm. Register online: academic.stedwards.edu/comm1317/content/brother-dunstan-bowles-persuasive-speaking-contest

Contact Dr. Teri Varner at teriv@stedwards.edu for more information.
First Prize: $100, 2nd Prize: $50, 3rd Prize $25.
Certificates for everyone!

Connect with other women of faith and join us for a day of reflection and sharing designed to help us slow down and recognize God in the everyday messiness of life.  This retreat day will be held indoors at McKinney Roughs Nature Park and facilitated by Monica Frazier.  Register by April 8. 

Dr. Patrick Barbier, music historian and professor at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest in Angers, France, will give a talk on Baroque music from the European 18th century discussing the relationship between music and society in a golden period for opera. Dr. Barbier is co-chair of the Department of Music and Musicology, and he is an expert on opera history, history of the castrati and music from the Baroque and Romantic periods.
 

 The 2013 Earth Week will include a variaty of events, including film screenings, talks, tables on the lawn with educational information and many other events. To check the full schedule, visit http://think.stedwards.edu/sustainability/

Author and eco-activist George Bristol will kick-off Earth Week with a talk about his book On Politics and Parks on April 16th at 6:30 pm in Jones Auditorium. On Politics and Parks is a lesson in conservation history and a captivating personal memoir that will inform, entertain, and inspire all those who share Bristol’s love for the unspoiled beauty of the outdoors and his commitment to preserve that beauty for future generations. There will be an opportunity for questions. Bring your copy of his book for George Bristol to sign. And if you don’t have the book, you will be able to buy one at the event.

Learn how different majors can lead you to a green career path and sustainability-related jobs. Professionals from different industries will share their experience and tips on how to land on a green job.
1. Tim Derrington, Co-founder, Repetual
2. Thomas E. Ennis, PE, LEED AP, Sustainability Officer - Watershed Protection Department
3. Andrea Falkin, Environmental Marketing Manager, Dell
4. Matthew Kuntz, Environmental Engineer, Tokyo Electron
5. Rebecca Stuch, Founder, Austin Creative Reuse
6. Eddie Thomas, Green Building-Native Inc.
 

Kate Galbraith of Texas Monthly Magazine will discuss the threat of Texas water struggles to plants, factories and municipalities. Based off of her July 2012 article: 
http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2012-07-01/feature6. Sponsored by the Center for Ethics and Leadership.

The 12th annual Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) will take place on Friday, April 19, in the Ragsdale Center. This annual symposium features the best research and creative contributions of St. Edward's students. Chosen to present by the SOURCE committee, students will discuss their work in both oral and poster sessions. All St. Edward's students, faculty, staff, and the greater Austin community are invited to experience a full day of intellectual and cultural stimulation. A program, including presentation times and titles, can be found at the SOURCE website.  

Join the University Programming Board as we say goodbye to a great year! Come relax while you enjoy free food and beverages from local vendors, and watch musical performances by different bands. There will also be free lawn games, and a chance to win raffle prizes.
 

Join entomologist Valerie Bugh for a close look at what's happening in the blossoming microcosm of our spring flora. We'll observe the insects and spiders lured to plants: what they are doing, who they are eating, and how they are surviving. To register please contact Mitch Robinson at: (512) 327-7622 or mitchelr@stedwards.edu.
A van is reserved for those who need transportation or want to carpool. Meet in the parking lot by John Brooks Williams Science Center. The van will leave campus promptly at 9:20 am. Please RSVP to reserve a spot in the van.

Hosted by the Students for Sustainability.  Blunn Creek specialists will lead a tour of the Blunn Creeek Nature Preserve discussing the ecological threats to the preserve and the efforts taking place to restore the native ecosystem. In collaboration with Jerry Levenson, Blunn Creek ambassador, and Mitch Robinson of Wild Basin Creative Research Center. Wear appropriate shoes!
Meet at the Hunt Hall courtyard and walk to Blunn Creek together.

Join us for conversation and breakfast as we meet with scholars affiliated with the Women's Bible Commentary (Knox, 2012). Carol Newsom, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament and Director of the Graduate Division of Religion at the Candler School of Theology of Emory University, will speak to her work as an editor of the Twentieth-Anniversary Edition of the Women's Bible Commentary, an important, standard resource for biblical scholarship. Also joining is Jo Ann Hackett, Professor of Middle Eastern Studies and Religious Studies at University of Texas- Austin, who will also speak to her contribution to volume.

Students, Staff, and Faculty are coordially invited to a night of riveting discussion and deliciously catered food.  Seize the opportunity to dine with 5 people you many never have met otherwise even though you're on the same campus. 
Dinner organizers provide you with a list of questions designed to help you connect with those at your table. 
This is a totally FREE event, but space is limited!  Space is filled on a first come, first served basis so register now at: https://stedwards.collegiatelink.net/form/start/20873
We look forward to spending the evening with you!

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Spring 2013 Honors Senior Thesis Symposium on Friday, April 26, 2013, 2-5 pm.  Mabee Ballrooms A, B & C in the Ragsdale Center.  More details to follow. 

An Information Session is where you'll learn more about your options to earn or transfer credits before you apply. You'll hear a brief presentation about New College, the undergraduate degree completion program for adult learners, and meet your personal admission coordinator. There is no cost to attend and guests are welcome. We look forward to meeting you.
To register, call our office at 512-428-1050 or to register online visit, www.stedwards.edu/admission/adultlearners/infosession. We will send you a confirmation along with parking information.

Details will be forthcoming.