OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Benjamin Dobrin attended the Mid-Atlantic Public Safety Dive Forum. He assisted in leading a training module entitled "Advanced Buoyancy for the Public Safety Diver."
Brian Kurisky was recently appointed as the inaugural President for the Virginia ACPA (Student Affairs International) Chapter.
Stephen Emmanuel was interviewed about his book, Philosophy's Big Questions: Comparing Buddhist and Western Approaches, Columbia University Press) for the American Philosophical Association Blog. Each installment features books chosen by the editors for its "Recently Published Book Spotlight."
In a partnership with The Chrysler Museum of Art, Craig Wansink was asked to train docents on how to approach the challenges of interfaith discussions and tours. This resulted in the creation of four distinct tours: “Nevertheless, They Persisted: The Feminine in the World’s Religions:” ”There’s Something About Mary: An Interfaith Dialogue Between Roman Catholics and Protestants;” “Jews and Christians: Same Art, Different Responses;” and “Dragging You Into the Story: Biblical Art That Expects Your Response.” Those tours will also be regular parts of various religious studies courses at the university.
Craig Wansink led 30 Chrysler visitors on a tour entitled “Dragging You Into the Story: Biblical Art That Expects Your Response.”
Craig Wansink traveled to Sioux City, Iowa for the three-day fall board meeting at Morningside University, where he has served on the Board of Trustees for 18 of the last 20 years. He currently serves on the External Relations Committee, on the Graduate and Nontraditional Programs Committee, and as Board Liaison to the Higher Learning Commission.
