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Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action
The Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action was made possible by a generous bequest of Mrs. Helena Wackerlin, an alumna of the AU class of 1918. To read more about Mrs. Wackerlin, click here.
Aurora University is now pleased to offer both major and minor programs in Religion. For more information, click here, or contact the WCFA staff at 630-844-6864.
Upcoming Events
The Three Necessary Conditions of Resolving the Israeli-Arab Dispute
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Noon - 1:05 p.m.
Perry Theatre
Presented by Matt Silver, Schusterman Visiting Israeli Professor at The Ohio State University and Head of the General Studies Department for the Emek Jezreel College in Israel.
In his presentation, Silver will discuss the three broad conditions which have been in place, wholly or partially, during the few instances when peace negotiations made any headway at all.
Silver's focus is on American Jewish history, trends in modern Jewish thought and Israeli history. Among others, he has taught courses on the media and the Middle East; the Holocaust and its impact on modern Jewish thought; and comparative religious history between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Silver has also researched the activity of American Zionism during the early 20th century. His forthcoming book focuses on the work of American Zionist organizations in Mandatory Palestine. He has served on the editorial board of Ha'aretz in Israel and was a visiting professor at Central Connecticut State University, during which time he taught several courses in the Department of Communications, as well as in the Judaic Studies and History Departments.
For more information please call the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action at 630-844-6864.
