2011鈥�12 Religious Studies Department Activities and Events
Philosophy-Religion Majors Commencement Party
Location: Home of Professor William Lewis
Date: Friday, May 18, 2012
Time: 5鈥�7 p.m.
To make sure that we have a chance to meet parents and congratulate all of our graduating
seniors, the department faculty hosts an annual open house reception. This year an
hors d鈥檕euvre reception for students and their commencement guests will be held at
the home of Professor William Lewis. On behalf of the philosophy and religion faculty,
please do come and let us help you celebrate this memorable occasion!
"American Buddhism"
Location: Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
Date: October 31, 2011
Time: 8鈥�9:30 p.m.
Speaker: Konrad Ryushin Marchaj Sensei, Abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery
Sponsor: Deptment of Philosophy and Religion
Contact: Joel Smith, 518-580-5407
"Buddhism and Feminism: Reflections of a Buddhist Feminist"
Location: Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
Date: October 17, 2011
Time: 8 p.m.
Lecturer: Rita Gross
Sponsor: Department of Philosophy and Religion. Co-sponsored by First Year Experience, Gender
Studies, International Affairs, Religious and Spiritual Life, and Union College.
Contact: Joel Smith, 518-580-5407
Student-Held Religion Interest Meeting
Location: TLC 204
Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 7鈥�9:30 p.m.
Topic: Interest meeting held by religion majors and minors for any students with an interest
in the discipline. Students will discuss the major/minor, the required courses and
additional ways to make the major/minor interesting.
Refreshments: Pizza and beverages