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Year 32, No. 10
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November 2 – November 8, 2016
Celebrating Fine Art and Dedication “Your Brain on Politics” SJU Gallery Features “Jesuit Spirit in the Arts” 40th Anniversary Exhibit aint Joseph’s University Galler y will showcase the artwork of a dozen Jesuit priests to celebrate the
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See “Holy Family” by Dennis McNally, S.J., 72"x72", acrylic on canvas, in the “Jesuit Spirit in the Arts” exhibit at Saint Joseph’s University Gallery. Enjoy gallery talks and a reception November 10.
Annual Art Ability Exhibit & Sale Page 3
Dining & Entertainment News Page 5
Lecture by Author Andrea Wulf Page 7
40th anniversary of “Jesuit Spirit in the Arts,” from Monday, November 7 through Friday, February 10. The exhibition features paintings, drawings, photography and mixed media pieces inspired by faith and spirituality. In 1976, the first “Jesuit Spirit in the Arts” exhibit at Saint Joseph’s was curated by Dennis McNally, S.J., professor of art, to gather the artwork of Jesuits and others involved in fine arts at Jesuit colleges and universities across the world. A 10th anniversary celebration took place in 1986 which showcased art from Jesuit institutions nationwide. This year, the 12 Jesuits contributing to the exhibit will display three pieces of original artwork. Mediums span from figurative watercolors to assemblages made from found objects by the featured artists: Arturo Araujo, S.J.; Sammy Chong, S.J.; Don Doll, S.J.; Michael Flecky, S.J.; Eugene Geinzer, S.J.; Oscar Magnan, S.J.; Dennis McNally, S.J.; Trung Pham, S.J.; Nicholas Rashford, S.J.; Brad Reynolds, S.J.; Michael Tunney, S.J.; and Josef Venker, S.J. “The phrase attributed to the Jesuit order and its founder St. Ignatius of Loyola, Ad maiorem Dei gloriam – for the greater glory of God – serves as a backdrop for the ‘Jesuit Spirit in the Arts’ exhibit,” says SJU associate gallery director Jeanne Bracy. “Although the work itself is varied, there is an underlying theme of finding God in everything. These 12 Jesuit artists, through their teaching and their artwork, exemplify Jesuit spirit and principles.” The 40th anniversary celebration will also mark Fr. McNally’s 40 years of service with
hat happens when two psychology professors, one conservative and one liberal, talk politics on college radio? Your Brain on Politics happens. Since the beginning of October, Dr. Colleen McDonough and Dr. Ramona Palmerio-Roberts have set aside one hour each week to discuss politics on WNUW 98.5, Neumann University radio. They have different views, opposing political philosophies, and yet, they are not at each other’s throats on air. In a refreshing departure from the current political climate of name-calling (she’s crooked vs. he’s crazy), McDonough and Palmerio-Roberts like and respect each other. “We share a lot of the same beliefs and values,” admits Palmerio-Roberts, a self-described religious liberal. “We just have different views about how to get there.” McDonough, a moderate conservative, concurs. “Even when we completely disagree, we don’t get mad at each other.”
See “Jesuit Spirit in the Arts” Exhibit on page 6
See “Your Brain on Politics” on Neumann University Radio on page 3
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From left – Ramona Palmerio-Roberts and Colleen McDonough host “Your Brain on Politics” at Neumann.
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