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<p>For New Undergraduate Students at The University of Iowa Offered by Geneva Campus Ministry</p>

<p>For New Undergraduate Students at The University of Iowa Offered by Geneva Campus Ministry</p> <p>The Geneva Campus Ministry Board (GCMB) announces the Jason Chen Faith and Learning Scholarship for an incoming freshman or transfer undergraduate student beginning his or her studies at the University of Iowa. The Scholarship honors Rev. Jason Chen’s lifetime of ministry to the University of Iowa. Jason grounded his ministry in his belief that faith and learning go hand in hand—each supports and encourages the other. In honor of that ministry, the <span class="caps">GCMB</span> will annually recognize an incoming undergraduate student to the University of Iowa who embodies that belief.</p> <h2>The Scholarship</h2> <p>A one-year, $500 award Renewable for up to three additional years, for a total of $2,000</p> <h2>Award Criteria</h2> <p>The scholarship will be awarded by <span class="caps">GCMB</span> on the basis of the student’s: </p> <ul> <li>Dedication to Jesus Christ and the historic Christian faith </li> <li>Commitment to academic excellence </li> <li>Vision of how his/her faith informs their academic endeavors</li> </ul> <h2>Application Procedure</h2> <p>Applicants must submit:</p> <ul> <li> Cover letter or e-mail letter with the following information: name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address, high schools and colleges attended/attending, and status of UI application.</li> <li> A single-spaced, one-page personal statement which addresses the three criteria above (by regular mail or e-mail attachment). </li> <li> Two letters of recommendations (from unrelated persons) which speak to the applicant’s dedication, commitment, and vision as described above. One letter should be from a pastor or youth minister.</li> </ul> <p>In order to guarantee consideration, all materials must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2006. The cover letter, statement, and letters of recommendation should be sent to: <b>Scholarship, Geneva Campus Ministry Board, 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, <span class="caps">IA 52245</span> or geneva @uiowa.edu, subject line: “scholarship:</b></p> <h2>Award Procedure</h2> <p>The <span class="caps">GCMB</span> will begin considering applications on February 15. Applications may be considered at any time until the Board has awarded the scholarship. The <span class="caps">GCMB</span> will inform applicants of its decision by April 1.</p> <h2>Questions?</h2> <p>Contact: Geneva Campus Minister Dr. Edward Laarman Geneva Campus Ministry, 120 N. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, <span class="caps">IA 52245</span> Phone: 319-341-0007 e-mail: <a href="mailto:geneva@uiowa.edu">geneva@uiowa.edu</a></p> <p>For more information about Geneva campus ministry explore this website!</p> admin tag:www.geneva-ui.org,2008-02-01:13 2008-02-01T03:12:00Z 2008-02-06T17:33:52Z <p><img src="http://www.geneva-ui.org/assets/2008/2/1/Mathewes-Green_Fredericasized.jpg" alt="" /></p> <h2>“Faith, Film, and False Assumptions: Christians and the Transformation of Culture”</h2> <p>The mistakes Christians make about entertainment and popular culture, and suggestions for a better path.</p> <h3>Time & Location</h3> <p>Friday, February 8, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Shambaugh Auditorium, UI Main Library (corner of Washington & Madison) Parking available at: <span class="caps">EPB</span> lot west of Library, Old Capitol Mall ramp, <span class="caps">IMU</span> ramp</p> <h3>About Frederica Mathewes-Green:</h3> <ul> <li>Authored 8 books, including Facing East and The Illumined Heart: The Ancient Christian Path of Transformation</li> <li>Published over 600 articles in Smithsonian, National Review, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Christian Century, Christianity Today, Utney Reader, Sojourners, National Catholic Reporter, re:generation quarterly, First Things, Books & Culture, many others</li> <li>Been a guest on radio and TV on National Public Radio, Prime Time Live, <span class="caps">CNN</span>, NBC News, D. James Kennedy, Family News in Focus, many others </li> <li>Spoken at over 400 places such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Wellesey, Cornell, American Academy of Religion, Veritas Forum, many others </li> <li>Does movie reviews for National Review Online and Christianity Today Movies, and writes a column for Beliefnet.com</li> </li> <li>Cofounder and “Khouria” (“Mother”) of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Baltimore, MD, where her husband is pastor</li> </ul> <h2>Other Events</h2> <h3>“Freelance Writing as a Career”</h3> <p>Friday, February 8, 1:30 p.m., Gerber Lounge (Room 304), UI English-Philosophy Building</p> <h3>“Facing East: A Pilgrim’s Journey into the Mystery of Orthodox Christianity”</h3> <p>Thursday, February 7, 7:00 p.m., Illinois Room (348), Iowa Memorial Union Sponsored by UI Orthodox Christian Fellowship</p> <p><span class="caps">SPONSOR</span>: GENEVA <span class="caps">CAMPUS MINISTRY</span>, Dr. Edward Laarman, Director: 319/341-0007; geneva@uiowa.edu; www.geneva-ui.org Co-sponsors: UI Department of Communication Studies, Congregational United Church of Christ, First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship, Newman Catholic Student Center, Peace Christian Reformed Church, River Community Church, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, The Wesley Foundation, Trinity Episcopal Church All events are free and open to the public. Persons with disabilities may call 341-0007 for assistance.</p> admin tag:www.geneva-ui.org,2008-02-01:12 2008-02-01T02:40:00Z 2008-02-01T03:01:31Z &lt;embed src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-204068849068428086&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" id="VideoPlayback" flashvars="" style="width:400px; height:326px;"> &lt;/embed> admin tag:www.geneva-ui.org,2007-09-14:11 2007-09-14T04:48:00Z 2007-09-26T04:56:27Z <ul> <li>Jim Wallis : Author, Activist, and Religious Leader</li> <li>Thursday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.</li> <li>Main Lounge (map of main floor) </li> <li>Iowa Memorial Union (campus map) </li> <li>Corner of Jefferson & Madison Iowa City, Iowa</li> </ul> <h1>“Biblical Faith and Political Values: A New Vision for America”</h1> <ul> <li>About Jim Wallis</li> <li>President and Executive Director</li> <li>Sojourners / Call to Renewal</li> </ul> <p>Jim Wallis senses a profound hunger in America for a politics that appeals to our deepest hopes and values, that unites rather than divides. As an evangelical Christian, he shows how a full biblical faith can contribute to resolving the great moral and political issues of our times: Poverty, peace, security, abortion, care of the earth, immigration, and the rest.</p> <ul> <li>Raised in a Midwest Evangelical Protestant family </li> <li>Author of the New York Times bestseller, God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It </li> <li>Editor of Sojourners magazine and head of Call to Renewal, a faith-based anti-poverty movement</li> <li>Appears regularly on radio and television programs such as Meet the Press, Hardball, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, * The O’Reilly Factor, and National Public Radio, and on the op-ed pages of the nation’s leading newspapers</li> <li>Teaches a course at Harvard University on “Faith, Politics, and Society” </li> <li>Lives in inner-city Washington, D.C., with his wife, Joy Carroll, and their sons, Luke (9) and Jack (4)</li> </ul> <p><span class="caps">SPONSOR</span>: GENEVA <span class="caps">CAMPUS MINISTRY</span></p> <p>Co-sponsors: UI Lecture Committee, UI Political Science Department, UI Student Government, Congregational <span class="caps">UCC</span>, Faith <span class="caps">UCC</span>, First Baptist Church, First Mennonite Church, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship, New Life Community Church, Newman Catholic Student Center, Peace Christian Reformed Church, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, St. Mary’s Church, St. Thomas More Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Wesley Center, Zion Lutheran Church</p>