It appears that the Re-Imagining Accompaniment event at Notre Dame this week was a huge success. Dr. Paul Farmer and Rev. Gustavo Gutierrez shared their insights about working with the poor, global health, and the role of theology in all of this work. The video should be posted on the Kellogg Institute website shortly for [...]
Archive for October, 2011
Happy Columbus Day
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged human rights on October 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
[ht:cr] In honor of Columbus Day, here’s a great quotation from the explorer: They do not bear arms, and do not know them, for I showed them a sword, they took it by the edge and cut themselves out of ignorance. They have no iron. Their spears are made of cane…. They would make fine [...]
Occupy Wall St. Quiz
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Economic Crisis, Economic Debates on October 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
With increased media attention, everyone is offering up their opinions about the Occupy Wall St. movement. Find out who said what at the New York Times [ht:cr] 1. “I for one am increasingly concerned about the growing mobs occupying Wall Street and the other cities across the country.” 2. “I think it expresses the frustration the [...]
Service to Society
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Academia, university on October 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Universities face a real dilemma with regards to their mission in the world. Most research universities proclaim in a mission statement that they strive to use knowledge in the service of society. However, the academic structures and reward systems currently in place largely dismiss interdisciplinary, real-world relevant research projects – exactly the type of research [...]
The Food & Drink Issue
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged food, Public Policy on October 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The New York Times Magazine ”Food & Drink Issue” has arrived! [ht:av]. The entire magazine is dedicated to food (even the travel section!). It features many interesting sections, such a Food Policy section that deals with eating sustainable fish (try Bristol Bay Alaskan Salmon), prospects for eating algae, and the adequateness of food stamps. Michael Pollan answers [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on October 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
From The Guardian: We might do well to consider the collapse of the European colonial empires. It certainly did not lead to the rich successfully grabbing all the cookies, but to the creation of the modern welfare state. We don’t know precisely what will come out of this round. But if the occupiers finally manage [...]
