Convocation
FARAH SIRAJ: World Peace Music
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesNamed Jordan’s Musical Ambassadress, virtuoso Farah Siraj performs original compositions, fusing influences of Middle Eastern music, flamenco, jazz, bossa nova and pop with lyrics in Arabic, Spanish and English. A humanitarian, she has toured many countries, spreading a message of peace through her music. Stephenson Memorial Concert.
GAME ON NATION: Presenting with Confidence
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesSteve Shenbaum is a former actor and founder/CEO of Game on Nation, a communication, leadership and business consultancy. Game on Nation is best known for its highly interactive approach to connecting with collegiate audiences across the country. During this career convocation on presenting with confidence Steve promotes best practices for day-to-day communication, as well as […]
DR. ARADHNA TRIPATI: Bringing Together Diverse Perspectives on Water
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesAlthough the availability of freshwater is a major factor influencing humans and ecosystems, the ways in which water availability will change in many parts of our warming world in the future is unknown. Exploration of past and present-day environments and uses and understandings of water can provide critical information, transforming our ability to understand the processes impacting water and our relationship […]
McCRARY SISTERS: Run On
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesThe McCrary Sisters sing gospel that melds traditional with contemporary music and incorporates influences of classic soul, Americana, blues, rock, and R&B music. Central to their work is their boundless joy in singing, and a desire to spread hope, love and healing. Celebration of Traditional Music (CTM) kick-off. Stephenson Memorial Concert.
DR. TODD STINEBRICKNER: The Berea Panel Study after 25 Years
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesThe Berea Panel Study (BPS) is a novel survey project, which was initiated at Berea College in 2000 to provide a new understanding of how important decisions/outcomes are determined in the college and the early post-college periods. Dr. Stinebrickner will discuss the initial motivation for the BPS and the new types of analyses that were […]
REV. DANA GONSAL: Setting the Captives Free
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesRev. Gonsal is Senior Protestant Chaplain at the Nashua Street Jail in Boston and President and CEO of the Classic Shoe Shine Corporation that serves New England. In his presentation, […]
FUBUKI DAIKO: Japanese Drumming
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesIn ancient Japan Taiko drums were used to frighten invaders, inspire troops in battle, and call the gods. The core members of this spirited group have more than 25 years […]
PROF. MARK GODSEY: Blind Injustice: Wrongful Convictions and Criminal Justice Reform in America
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesUniversity of Cincinnati law professor Mark Godsey is the co-founder and director the Ohio Innocence Project, which to date has freed from prison 42 wrongfully convicted Ohioans who served many […]
EVETTE DIONNE: Lifting as We Climb
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesIn her talk, Evette Dionne looks at the history of Black women’s civic engagement—from abolition until the present—to explore the systemic barriers that have prevented Black women from fully participating in America’s democracy. You will learn about: The forgotten history of Black female activists who most of us have never heard of; how to apply […]
CHARLES BOOKER: Seeing Beyond the Boundary
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesThis personal and qualitative talk will reflect on the lasting impact of racial, economic, and political division in our Commonwealth of Kentucky and country and offer an inspiring discussion about the potential to build lasting coalitions in the effort to end poverty, strengthen democracy, and uplift humanity. Appalachian Lecture. Co-sponsored with Loyal Jones Appalachian Center. […]
FLAMENCO LOUISVILLE: The Art of Spanish Dance
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesThe musicians and dancers of Flamenco Louisville, the oldest flamenco organization in the area, are Spanish-trained to bring you the most authentic flamenco in the puro tradition. Inclusive and community-oriented, […]
REV. DR. LESETTE M. WRIGHT: Peaceseekers: Lessons Learned from Spiritual Care with Survivors of Murder Victims
Phelps Stokes Chapel Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky, United StatesWhat does it mean to seek peace and pursue it? Rev. Dr. LeSette Wright, Dean of the Chapel, is the founder of Peaceseekers, an organization devoted to cultivating partnerships for preventing violence and promoting God’s peace. Rev. LeSette has worked internationally to enhance the violence prevention and peace promotion efforts of cities. She advised government, […]