Interface Season 2003-2004
The Good Samaritan and His Genes
September 17th, 2003Dr. Holmes RolstonProfessor of Philosophy at Colorado State UniversityThe Good Samaritan has classically been praised as a role model of unselfish behavior, good neighbor to those in need, embodying compassion and solidarity with victims of injustice, the kind of ethical behavior that makes good social community possible. Continue reading Interface Community Dialogue: “Dire Overwhelm” – How do we ever find balance?
October 15th, 2003Robert Caplan, Ph.D.Since 9/11 we have been bombarded with dramatic news of overwhelming impact regarding terrorism, grief, war, and other unpopular policies of power regarding world politics, national economics, constitutional rights, the environment... the list of national and global fear grows bigger everyday. Continue readingWhat’s Fishy About Your Tomatoes? The Genetically Modified Food Controversy
November 1st, 2003Saturday Special Event
The Intrinsic Value of Collaboration: How Interdependency Leads to Compassion
November 19th, 2003Craig Dobkin, M.Ed.We will explore, experience and explain how certain learning situations help us learn about collaboration, interdependency and compassion. Continue reading Understanding Islam & the Terrorist Challenge
December 17th, 2003Ibrahim KazarooniImam of Islamic Center of Ahl Al-BeitAbout the Presenter I was born in Iraq and in 1974 was forced to leave due to political problems. I traveled around the Middle East for few years and early in 1977 ended up in U.K. where I stayed for … Continue reading Continue reading Our Retirement Plan: “Getting In the Way” with Christian Peacemaker Teams
January 21st, 2004Dick Williams, Ph.D.Gretchen Williams, MSWhat is Christian Peacemaker Teams and what do they do?
Why have we become involved with CPT?
Where have we been and whom have we met with CPT?
What is the heart of CPT's work? Continue reading Clergy Sexual Abuse: Realities & What is Needed
February 18th, 2004Rev. Linda Daniels-BlockPastor, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran ChurchMarni WilliamsBoulder Survivor's Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)Jack Lavino, MA, ICADCBoulder SNAPMarni Williams and Jack Lavino, two survivors of clergy sexual abuse, will tell their stories and the impact on their lives. Continue readingNow Showing, “Spirituality”: How Media & Popular Culture Affect Teens
March 17th, 2004Lynn Schofield Clark, Ph.D.Professor, CU School of Journalism and Mass Communication, AuthorResearch grounded in in-depth interviews with teens and their families enables Clark to offer insights into how the entertainment media are playing a role in shaping contemporary ideas that in turn shape cultural practices and institutions. Continue reading Earth and Spirit: Engaging with Nature as a Pathway to Insight
April 21st, 2004Burke Miller, M.A.Founder, Spirit River Institute, Boulder, COSandy McCarthy, M.A.Founding Partner, Spirit River Institute, Boulder, COIn this experiential and interactive presentation, participants will learn some of the theories and tools for connecting to self and Spirit through connecting to nature. Continue reading Walking For Peace: The Labyrinth Experience
May 1st, 2004Saturday Special Event
Near Death Experiences: Are They Changing our Paradigm of Reality?
May 19th, 2004Pamela M. Kircher, M.D.Board-certified Family Physician; Hospice/Palliative Care PhysicianNDEs (Near Death Experiences) create challenges and potentials for change on an individual level. NDEs also create challenges and potential for change in the fields of psychology, medicine, and religion. Continue reading What Kids Want Adults to Know About Teenagers
June 16th, 2004Jan Hittelman, Ph.D.Clinical Director of Compass House, BoulderThis dynamic presentation will include teenagers from the community sharing their personal challenges/struggles and offering suggestions as to how adults from the community can better understand and help today's youth. Continue reading