Damien Keown, Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Ethics, Goldsmiths College, University of London Read by and response by Gereon Kopf, Professor of Religion, Luther College Thursday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center Prof. Keown’s lecture explores the ramifications of the “brain death” criterion of death for Buddhism. Keown suggests that, from a Buddhist perspective, brain …
Eduardo Garcia Villada Associate Professor of Spanish, Drake University Thursday, November 17, 7:00 p.m. Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center, Drake University —– In this presentation, Prof García interprets the texts of Santa Muerte prayers through the study of their grammar, logic, and rhetoric and in relation to social factors in contemporary Mexico. This presentation also examines …
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Moderator: Norma Hirsch, Professor of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University Panelists: Eugene Kiruhura, pastor of the Urban Heights Covenant Church Tanka Dhital, president of the Hindu Cultural and Educational Center Nijaz Valjecvic, imam at Ezan Islamic and Educational Center Thursday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. Iles Funeral Homes, Dunn’s Chapel 2121 Grand Ave, Des Moines Among other …
Denise Hill Director of Health Law Programs, Drake University Law School Tuesday, June 21, 7:00 p.m. Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center, Drake University —– Hill’s innovative use of health law simulations, learning communities, and other active learning strategies have been recognized by her selection as the Faculty Member of the Year three times. Hill maintains a …
DAVID STREGE Managing Partner, Syverson & Strege Company Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 p.m. Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center, Drake University —– A graduate of Drake University, Strege is an award-winning financial planning professional who exemplifies excellence and high standards in the field of financial planning and community service. —– Moderator: Mark Teigland, President and CEO, Calvin Community Teigland’s healthcare management …
Gerard Magill Vernon F. Gallagher Chair and Professor of Healthcare Ethics, Duquesne University Thursday, May 5, 7:00 p.m. Reading Room, Cowles Library —– To engage the medicalization of death & dying ethically, the Catholic Sacramental tradition provides the context for its Natural Law approach. This recognizes both dignity and futility in the dying process and …
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Yogesh Shah Geriatric Specialist, Des Moines University Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center, Drake University —– Dr. Shah is a triple board-certified in family medicine and specializes in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative medicine. His primary interest is in early detection of memory problems and supporting families and patients with different forms and …
Member of Above + Beyond Cancer’s 2015 mission trip to Kathmandu Dr. Richard Deming and Jake DeHaai Thursday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. Cowles Reading Room, Cowles Library, Drake University —– On September 9, 2015, 23 cancer survivors and caregivers travelled to Kathmandu, Nepal for a week-long medical mission trip as part of the Above + …
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Christopher Chapple Navin and Pratima Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology, Loyola Marymount University Thursday, March 3, 7:00 p.m. Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center, Drake University —– The Jain tradition has observed a practice known as Sallekhana or Santhara, through which one willingly foregoes food and hydration toward the end of one’s life in order …
Joel Olah Executive Director, Aging Resources of Central Iowa Moderator: Maryalice Larson AARP Iowa Executive Council Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center, Drake University —– Dr. Olah has been with Aging Resources of Central Iowa for 21 years, managing a comprehensive home and community-based service delivery system for more than 125,000 older adults in central …
