Paideia College Society Fall 2001 Schedule
Mentors' Meeting
Wednesday, September 5, 2001, Strickland 211 at 4:00 pm
All DBU faculty are invited to find out more about the DBU Pew College Society and the possibility of being involved in this organization as an academic mentor for our gifted students headed to graduate school (and other notable post-graduation callings).
Fall Kick-Off Lunch and Lecture
Monday, September 10, 2001, Norris Dining Room at 12:00 pm
All Pew students, prospective Pew students, and Pew faculty mentors are invited to have lunch together and hear a short lecture by Prof. Philip Mitchell on Christian scholarship. Details about the upcoming Pew events for the Fall 2001 semester will also be provided.
Books and Coffee Night
Friday, October 19, 2001 at 5:30 pm
We will meet in the parking lot between Mahler and Strickland and caravan to two area used book stores, and then on to Café Brazil for coffee and conversation about our book purchases (among other things!).
Fall Study Weekend Retreat
Friday and Saturday, November 2, 2001 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Encampment
Our fifth annual study weekend featuring a discussion on a 17th century puritan classic by John Flavel, Keeping the Heart. Join us for a stimulating weekend of conversation, community, and a lot of plain old fun! Depart DBU at 5:00 pm on Friday and return about 4:00 pm on Saturday afternoon.
Fall Lecture with Summer 2001 Institute Fellows
Thursday, November 8, 2001 at 7:00 pm, Gaston Chapel
Join us for a special fall lecture and discussion with prolific Baylor University English professor Dr. David L. Jeffrey. His topic is: “Why Grand Narrative Still Matters.”
Christmas Dinner Forum
Friday, December 7, 2001 at 6:00 pm, at the Naugles’
Our annual end of semester get together for Mexican food, white elephant gifts, and some good conversation about Christian scholarship and graduate school options.
Other Fall 2001 Opportunities
Subscriptions to Books and Culture, and Mars Hill Audio. First come, first served.
An International Interdisciplinary Conference, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 27-29, 2001. Some funds available for travel, tuition, etc.
Friday Symposium Lecture Series
Fridays, 12 noon, Learning Center 316
Rediscovering and Recovering the Classical Components of the Christian Intellectual Tradition