WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CHESTER RONNING CENTRE
A Note from the Director
Greetings!
We may have had to brace for February’s chill but we also have much to embrace this month. It’s nice to have the opportunity to reflect on and celebrate unity, diversity, and the achievements we've made together.
As part of that celebration during Black History Month, we recently hosted a truly immersive evening at Storytelling as Ritual, which featured multidisciplinary performances, visual art, and an artist talkback. A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us online and in person. Your participation in the Ronning Centre is what makes our community feel vibrant and connected.
Looking ahead to March, we are excited for more engaging events, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities for connection.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Let’s make this February a time of honouring and learning more about who we are as a fulsome community.
Sincerely,
Joseph R. Wiebe
Director, Chester Ronning Centre
Associate Professor of Religion and Ecology Faculty Website
Upcoming Events
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The Ronning Centre’s Next Chapter: Deepening Dialogue, Strengthening Relationships in the Study of Religion and Public Life Feb 26 | 1 p.m. MST Roger Epp Boardroom, Augustana, Camrose, AB & ONLINE via Zoom |
Ivan Coyote: Playlist
Mar 4 | 7:30 p.m. MST
Cargill Theatre, Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, Camrose, AB
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Philosopher's Café series “Tell We Have Faces”: Walking with Muslim Friends March 6 | 1:30 p.m. MST FIKA Coffeehouse, 4803 48 St, Camrose, AB |
Campus Conversations on Religion, Conflict, and Dialogue
March 10 | 12 p.m. MST
Roger Epp Boardroom, Augustana, Camrose, AB
In Songs & Words, This is: Jully Black
Mar 11 | 7 p.m. MST
Cargill Theatre, Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, Camrose, AB
In case you missed it
You can now find Jeremy Maron's talk from November 2024, featured on the Canadian Museum for Human Right's website.
On Our Bookshelf
INCANTATIONS OF BLACK LOVE
by Timiro Mohamed
Former City of Edmonton Youth Poet Laureate, Timiro Mohamed (she/her), makes a spellbinding debut with her first poetry collection, Incantations of Black Love. Drawing on references from pop culture and her Somali heritage alike, Mohamed deftly weaves lines throughout her poetry that make us feel seen, heard and, often, held accountable.
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