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Heather Holda Is New Director of Human Resources, Assistant to the President
December 2, 2013
Heather Holda is our new Director of Human Resources and Assistant to the President, replacing Mary Zeman. Heather has been an office manager, a preschool director, a Christian education director, and administrative assistant, a music director, a coach, a reporter and a private music teacher.
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Prof. Feryal Salem Begins Two Weekly Series for Muslim Women
November 26, 2013
Prof. Feryal Salem has organized two weekly series for Muslim women. The first will be a series called Ink of Scholars, which will provide classes focusing on mastering the essential Islamic sciences known as fard ‘ayn. The second series is Food for Reflection, which will focus on establishing regular gatherings for Muslim women intended to foster reflection, worship, and deepening of faith.
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Graduate Theological Union Honors Academic Dean Uriah Kim
November 25, 2013
Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, has named Academic Dean Uriah Kim its "Alum of the Year."
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Dr. Ali Shakibai Donates 40-Volume Qur'anic Commentary to Seminary Library
November 21, 2013
A longtime friend of Hartford Seminary, Dr. Ali Shakibai, recently donated a 40-volume collection of commentary on the Qur’an to the Seminary, giving the library the first such collection in Farsi.
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Alum Jim Fitzgerald Speaks on Careers in the non-profit field
November 21, 2013
On Monday, Nov. 18, Hartford Seminary alumnus Jim Fitzgerald gave a lunch lecture to a group of students, faculty and staff as part of the Seminary’s Vital Topics series. Mr. Fitzgerald serves as the Executive Director of Call to Action, the country’s largest progressive Catholic organization working for equality and justice in the church. He spoke on how he came to be involved in the non-profit world, and the necessary skills for working in that field.
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Prof. M.T. Winter's Autobiography Released on Audiobook; Grammy Winner Janis Ian Narrates and Sings
November 19, 2013
Prof. Miriam Therese Winter’s autobiography, “The Singer and the Song: An Autobiography of the Spirit,” was re-released on Nov. 19 in a special audiobook version narrated by acclaimed singer-songwriter Janis Ian, who won a Grammy for her own audiobook “Society’s Child.” Janis Ian also sings a selection of Prof. Winter’s songs on the audiobook recording.
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President Hadsell Speaks at Vienna Conference on Interfaith Issues
November 19, 2013
At a gathering of 500 experts, policy makers and religious leaders from 90 countries in Vienna, Austria, this week, Seminary President Heidi Hadsell had the opportunity to speak about best practices in interfaith higher education.
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Prof. Shanell T. Smith Appears on the Colin McEnroe Show
November 15, 2013
Prof. Shanell T. Smith was a featured guest on the Colin McEnroe radio program on Thursday, Nov. 14., on a show about babies and morality.
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Prof. Timur Yuskaev Featured on CT-N Program
November 15, 2013
At the invitation of host and media personality Diane Smith, Prof. Timur Yuskaev appeared as a panelist in a “Live at the Old State House” program on Nov. 12, 2013.
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Hartford Memorial Service Planned for Senior Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt Jr.
November 14, 2013
Senior Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt Jr. passed away on October 27, 2013, and his funeral was held at the Cramston Auditorium at Howard University in Washington, DC on November 6, 2013.
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