Cafe de Paul has been proud to welcome speakers and
topics from a variety of backgrounds! Check out where we've
been and feel free to
email us with ideas about topics you'd like to explore in the
future!
April 10, 2011: Cafe de Paul examined
individual and global tragedy in a conversation called "Finding
Faith in Suffering" as participants examined the Christian response
to tragedy and the role of faith in suffering. Amid natural
disasters in Japan and Haiti as well as personal tragedy in our own
lives, this conversation enabled participants to consider the
healing way God works in our lives through others and the love God
offers in sharing our suffering with us.
March 23, 2011: Dr. Matthew Sutton of the
Theology Department led a lively conversation titled "Sex & the
City of God" as he outlined the clash between the perception of sex
in culture and in faith. Students discussed the reality on
campus today and shared their own joys and frustrations about
living lives of faith amid our contemporary culture.
February 16, 2011: Students gathered to offer
reflections on the popular show "The Jersey Shore". They
debated if the program is "Attached to Land" or
"Adrift at Sea" when it comes to representing human
relationships and its effects on the youth and young
adults who watch it.
November 17, 2010: Dale Williams, Executive
Director of Midnight Run led off the Night in Solidarity with a
reflection on his experiences of being homeless and the power of
relationships that are formed on the Midnight streets.
October 20, 2010: Dean Michael Simons, School
of Law spoke about the "Defense Lawyer's Dilemma" and the role of
spirituality in his life as a lawyer
September 28, 2010: Associate Dean Charisse
Willis of the School of Education shared on "Within the Realms of
the 'What If?!...' The spiritual connection within oneself and the
unknown.
April 14, 2010: Coach Joanne Persico of the
Women's Volleyball Team presented on "Sports and Spirituality" to a
gathering of over 65 students and administrators in the Starbucks
Lounge. Coach presented her "10 tips for staying spiritually
connected" and then engaged in a Q&A session and discussion on
spirituality.