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SUMMARY:Sarah Jean Barton\, “'The Work of the People': Disability and Participation in the Christian Tradition"
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 9 at 6:00 pm in the Harkin Institute (2800 University Ave)\, Dr. Sarah Jean Barton\, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Theological Ethics at Duke University\, will lecture on “’The Work of the People’: Disability and Participation in the Christian Tradition.”
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/sarah-jean-barton-the-work-of-the-people-disability-and-participation-in-the-christian-tradition/
LOCATION:Harkin Institute\, 2800 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, 50311\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T120000
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SUMMARY:Vaisakhi Service and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 19\, we will celebrate the annual holiday of Vaisakhi from roughly 12:00 to 2:00 pm with the Sikh gurdwara in West Des Moines\, the Iowa Sikh Association (1115 Walnut St.).\n\n \n\nThe service will include many of the elements of a typical Sunday worship service: the signing of hymns (kirtan)\, reading from sacred scripture (Guru Granth Sahib)\, community prayers (aardas)\, and the sharing of the sacred sacrament (karah prashad\, the so-called “holy pudding”)\, after which a free vegetarian meal will be served (langar). Dress modestly\, remove shoes at door\, and don a head scarf (available at the door for both women and men). Also\, refrain from pointing outstretched legs toward the holy book/altar.\n\n \n\nThis event is part of the “Meet My Religious Neighbor” series\, which is co-programmed with CultureALL\, the Des Moines Area Religious Council\, and Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/vaisakhi-service-and-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Iowa Sikh Association\, 1115 Walnut Street\, West Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50265\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T153000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp -- Story Screening
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, July 12 at 3:30pm in Meredith 101\, we will screen the digital stories created by the campers at our 2026 Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp. A brief reception with follow the screening.
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/interfaith-youth-leadership-camp/
LOCATION:Drake University (Meredith Hall)\, 2805 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260805T225158Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Dialogue on Religion and the Insurance Industry
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday September 24 at 6:00 pm in Aliber 101 (2847 University Ave)\, we host our first event of our 2026–2028 series on Prophets & Profits\, a panel dialogue featuring local insurance industry executives.
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/panel-dialogue-on-religion-and-the-insurance-industry/
LOCATION:Drake University\, Aliber Hall\, 2847 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:Jill DeTemple\, “Capabilities: What International Economic Development Models Explain about Health\, Wealth\, Religion\, and Community in the Early 21st Century United States”
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 15 at 6:00 pm in Aliber 101 (2847 University Ave)\, Dr. Jill DeTemple\, Professor and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor at Southern Methodist University\, will lecture on “Capabilities: What International Economic Development Models Explain about Health\, Wealth\, Religion\, and Community in the Early 21st Century United States.”
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/jill-detemple/
LOCATION:Drake University\, Aliber Hall\, 2847 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T170000
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SUMMARY:Navaratri
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 17\, we will celebrate the Hindu festival of Navaratri from 5:00–7:00 pm at the Hindu Cultural and Educational Center (1960 E. Army Post Rd.)
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/navaratri/
LOCATION:Hindu Cultural and Educational Center\, 1960 E. Army Post Rd.\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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SUMMARY:Boun Ok Phansa
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 25\, we will celebrate the annual holiday of Boun Ok Phansa at 10:00 am with the Lao Buddhist temple\, Wat Lao Buddhavath (1804 E Park Ave).
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/boun-ok-phansa/
LOCATION:Wat Lao Buddhavath\, 1804 E Park Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T170000
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SUMMARY:Diwali
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 8\, we will celebrate the Hindu (and pan-Indian) festival of Diwali in the evening (exact time tbd) at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center (33916 155th Ln\, Madrid).
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/diwali/
LOCATION:Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Iowa\, 33916 155th Ln\, Madrid\, IA\, 50156\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T180000
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SUMMARY:Sudev Sheth\, “Who Owns Wealth? Gandhi’s Answer to Capitalism”
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 19 at 6:00 pm in Aliber 101 (2847 University Ave)\, Dr. Sudev Sheth\, Senior Lecturer of International Studies at the Lauder Institute and the Wharton School and Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Pennsylvania\, will lecture on “Who Owns Wealth? Gandhi’s Answer to Capitalism.”
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/sudev-sheth-who-owns-wealth-gandhis-answer-to-capitalism/
LOCATION:Drake University\, Aliber Hall\, 2847 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birthday of Guru Nanak
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 29\, beginning around 12:00 pm\, we will celebrate the birthday of the first and founding Guru of Sikhism\, Guru Nanak\, at the gurdwara in Johnston\, Sikhs of Iowa Khalsa Heritage\, Inc (4820 NW 59th Ave\, Johnston).
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/birthday-of-guru-nanak/
LOCATION:Sikhs of Iowa Khalsa Heritage\, Inc\, 4820 NW 59th Ave\, Johnston\, IA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270325T193000
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SUMMARY:Nimi Wariboko\, "Global Dollar and War: Trump’s Resignification of America’s Empire"
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 25\, 2027 at 6:00 pm in Aliber 101 (2847 University Ave)\, Nimi Wariboko\, Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics at Boston University\, will lecture on “Global Dollar and War: Trump’s Resignification of America’s Empire.”
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/nimi-wariboko-global-dollar-and-war-trumps-resignification-of-americas-empire/
LOCATION:Drake University\, Aliber Hall\, 2847 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T152133Z
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SUMMARY:David Loy\, "Pave the Planet or Wear Shoes? Buddhist Reflections on Capitalism and Consumerism"
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 22 at 6:00 pm in Aliber 101 (2847 University Ave)\, Dr. David Loy\, professor\, writer\, and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism\, will lecture on “Pave the Planet or Wear Shoes? Buddhist Reflections on Capitalism and Consumerism.”
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/david-loy-pave-the-planet-or-wear-shoes-buddhist-reflections-on-capitalism-and-consumerism/
LOCATION:Drake University\, Aliber Hall\, 2847 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180200Z
CREATED:20260619T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T180200Z
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SUMMARY:Waleed El-Ansary\, “Holistic Work and Islamic Economics”
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 18 (2027) at 6:00 pm in Aliber 101 (2847 University Ave)\, Dr. Waleed El-Ansary\, Helal\, Hisham and Laila Edris El-Swedey University Chair in Islamic Studies at Xavier University\, will lecture on “Holistic Work and Islamic Economics.”
URL:https://comparisonproject.wp.drake.edu/event/waleed-el-ansary-holistic-work-and-islamic-economics/
LOCATION:Drake University\, Aliber Hall\, 2847 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Comparison Project":MAILTO:comparisonproject@drake.edu
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