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John Sullivan gives workshop

February 7, 2011

John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy emeritus, gave a day-long workshop: “Coming to God through Stories: Teaching Stories from Zen Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.” at Healing Ground Retreat Center, Summerfield, NC, February 5, 2011.

Professor gives sexual objectification a critical look in new book

January 20, 2011

It’s a common view among feminists that in today’s society, women are frequently depicted in advertising, art and media as little more than sex “objects” for men. But is that the right description? Ann J. Cahill, a professor of philosophy, doesn’t think so, and her new book Overcoming Objectification: A Carnal Ethics offers an evolved viewpoint for critiquing the portrayal of women in the 21st century.

Ann Cahill publishes book about objectification

December 16, 2010

Ann J. Cahill, professor and chair in the Department of Philsophy, has published her new book, Overcoming Objectification: A Carnal Ethics. The book has been released by Routledge as part of its Research in Gender and Society series.

Panelists host conversation on Musharraf visit to Elon

October 8, 2010

It was an oft-repeated word on Thursday: “complex.” For three professors and two students taking part in a community conversation focused on the upcoming visit to Elon University of former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, there was no other way to describe the man’s history, or what it means for the university that he’ll be on campus as the keynote speaker at Fall Convocation.

John G. Sullivan publishes essay on Equanimity/Peace

October 6, 2010

John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, has published the final in his 2010 series A Fourfold Path to Wholeness: Love, Compassion, Joy and Peace. The article, “The Doorway to Equanimity / Peace” appears in the Fall 2010 issue of Second Journey’s electronic journal, Itineraries.

John Sullivan to offer workshop Sept. 24

September 8, 2010

John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy Emeritus will offer a workshop Coming to God through Stories at Healing Ground Retreat Center, Summerfield, NC 27358 on Friday, September 24, 2010 -- 10 am - 4 pm.

Cahill’s invocation posted on PBK site

September 8, 2010

Last spring, Ann J. Cahill delivered a brief invocation at the inaugural induction of the Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Elon. Her comments have been posted on the national Phi Beta Kappa website under the title "The Promise of a Liberal Arts Education."