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This podcast is powered by LSJS. Visit lsjs.ac.uk/connect to learn about our Jewish learning journeys & find something that suits you.  What's it like to be part of the Jewish community in Hungary? Home to the second largest synagogue in the world yet a hidden Jewish population that no-one can count, how does it function and what will its future be? Jewish educator, historian and tour guide Szonja Komoroczy is Vice Rector at the Jewish University of Budapest and has lectured and published extensively in English, Hungarian, Hebrew, and Yiddish. As an educator, her passion is to tell the story behind the facts, and, as a tour guide, to show the stories behind various layers of a city or region - historical, social, and architectural, alike. Behind the scenes, she's something of an unofficial ambassador of the community. With a PhD and two MA degrees from Oxford and Budapest, Szonja's main field of research and interest is Hungarian Jewish history and cultural history, and she is especially intrigued by issues related to changes in national identity and language choice. I think Szonja's story and that of Hungarian Jewry is not well enough known and I'm really happy for her to share it more widely on this podcast. For more Jewish learning journeys, connect with us at lsjs.ac.uk/connect. 

How do you measure someone you can hope for? It is when you are well at home with him. Today, Fr. Viel Bautista, the Vice Rector of The Manila Cathedral, talks about being made new in The Lord when we come home to Him, and how we can trust Him with all the life baggages we are carrying because He is God that turns all that is dark to something beautiful.

FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Professor Eyal Zisser, Middle East expert and Vice Rector of Tel Aviv University.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

The launch of Girls in SciTech in Luxembourg last week is a movement aimed at empowering girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths. The Girls in SciTech campagin, coordinated by Professor Serge Haan, brought together high school students, university alumni, industry professionals, and political leaders, all united to tackle the gender imbalance in STEM fields. How can we encourage more young female minds to take up the ‘hard' sciences rather than just the ‘soft' sciences (life sciences, medicine, biological sciences etc.)? Indeed one can even question the words attributed to the sciences here.  The State of Women in STEM: A Statistical Snapshot Despite incremental progress, women remain underrepresented in STEM, particularly in senior roles. According to Eurostat, 41% of all scientists and engineers in the European Union were women in 2022. The figures are consistently lower for maths, physics, computer science and engineering, varying from country to country.  Philippe Hiligsmann, Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Luxembourg, underscored the importance of the campaign: “This is more than an event; it is a movement to change things by motivating and inspiring girls to pursue a career in science.”  A Powerful Group of Role Models The event featured a panel of inspiring women from diverse STEM backgrounds, who shared their own personal journeys and ideas: - Hania Tayara, Programme Leader at Native Scientists - Marie-Alix Dalle, Environmental Engineer at ArcelorMittal - Prof. Serge Haan, Full Professor in Biological Chemistry, University of Luxembourg - Laurence Lampecco, Analyst Developer at POST Luxembourg - Prof. Skerdilajda Zanaj, Full Professor in Economics, University of Luxembourg - Marie-Louise Uwizeye, Chargée d'études at Administration de la gestion de l'eau - Monika Zlopasa, Investment Fund Risk Manager at UBS Luxembourg Stéphanie Obertin, Minister for Research and Higher Education in Luxembourg, captured the essence of the event's message when she said, “It's about transforming our society by empowering women in STEM fields. The unique perspectives and ideas they bring to the field enhance problem-solving and spark innovation.” The Challenges: What's Holding Girls Back? The panelists identified several key barriers that contribute to the gender gap: Stereotypes and Gender Roles:  From an early age, girls are exposed to stereotypes that suggest STEM is not for them. Many girls are told, either overtly or subtly, that they are not as good at math or science as boys. These messages, often reinforced by parents, peers, and teachers, can impact their self-confidence and limit their aspirations. As Prof. Skerdilajda Zanaj pointed out, “It's not that girls don't like science, it's that they are taught to believe it's not for them.” Lack of Role Models:  The absence of female role models in STEM fields further discourages girls from pursuing these paths. Research shows that girls are more likely to enter STEM fields if they see women succeeding in them. “For every 10 Google queries asking, ‘Is my daughter gifted?' there are 25 asking, ‘Is my son gifted?'” said Marie-Alix Dalle, an alumna of the University of Luxembourg and an Environmental Engineer at ArcelorMittal. The lack of female role models in leadership positions can make it harder for girls to imagine themselves succeeding in science. Parental Biases:  Parents often unconsciously reinforce gendered expectations. Research has shown that girls are less likely to be encouraged to pursue STEM subjects, particularly in math and technology. This parental influence can have long-term effects on girls' academic choices and self-perception. Workplace and Family Balance:  Women in STEM often face the additional challenge of balancing their careers with family life. Marie-Louise Uwizeye, an engineer and mother of three, shared her experience of working in engineering while raising children: “If you really want to do it, you can. I am a mother of three children, I have a PhD, and I am working full-time. Don't excuse yourself—this is your right.” Despite the challenges, she emphasized that women can thrive in STEM, even as mothers. Breaking the Barriers: Solutions and Strategies To address these barriers, the panelists discussed various strategies that can help increase the number of girls in STEM, especially in leadership positions: Increased Representation of Women in Senior Roles:  One of the critical points raised during the discussion was the importance of seeing women in senior positions within STEM fields. Not only do these role models inspire the next generation, but they also demonstrate that leadership in STEM is achievable for women. “We need to increase the representation of women in science at senior levels to show young girls that it's possible to rise to the top,” said Hania Tayara. Studies show that having female mentors or professors increases the likelihood that girls will continue to pursue STEM studies and careers. Changing Course Content:  Many panelists emphasized the importance of making STEM content more relevant to girls. As Marie-Alix Dalle put it, “Enough talk about cars!” In order to engage more girls, science education must reflect a broader range of interests and real-world applications. “Science should resonate with girls as well,” she added, advocating for curricula that connect STEM to real-world issues like climate change, healthcare, and technology. Mentorship and Support Networks:  Several initiatives are already in place in Luxembourg to support girls in STEM. For example, mentorship programs, such as those offered by Native Scientists and the University of Luxembourg, help guide girls through the uncertainties they may face when applying to university or entering STEM fields. Laurence Lampecco, an analyst developer at POST Luxembourg, shared her personal experience of mentorship and the crucial role it played in her journey: “Having someone who believes in you makes all the difference.” Challenging Societal Norms:  Finally, the discussion underscored the importance of challenging the societal norms that dictate what careers are “appropriate” for men and women. By showcasing the success stories of women in STEM, through media and other platforms, we can shift perceptions and inspire young girls to see these fields as viable career paths. As Monika Zlopasa, a Risk Manager at UBS Luxembourg, pointed out, “We miss out on complementary skills and points of view when we don't have women in STEM. It's not just about representation—it's about making work better, more innovative, and more inclusive.” Moving Forward: A Collective Effort The Girls in SciTech event marked an important milestone in the effort to close the gender gap in STEM. But as the panelists emphasized, real change requires a collective effort from all sectors of society. From parents and teachers to industry leaders and policymakers, everyone has a role to play in creating a more inclusive environment for girls in STEM. Yuriko Backes, Luxembourg's Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity, stated, “When young girls see women excelling in STEM fields, it serves as an inspiration. It shows them that they too can achieve success in these areas.” By continuing to promote mentorship, support networks, and initiatives like Girls in SciTech, we can ensure that the next generation of STEM leaders includes a balanced representation of both women and men. In the end, the journey towards gender equality in STEM is just beginning. With sustained commitment, collaboration, and advocacy, we can create a world where girls in science are not the exception—but the norm.

 Syrian government forces have withdrawn from the city of Aleppo following an offensive by rebels opposed to the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. The army acknowledged that rebels had entered "large parts" of the city, the country's second largest, but vowed to stage a counterattack. The offensive marks the most significant fighting in Syria's civil war in recent years. Latest reports say the rebel forces are now advancing on the city of Hama, further south and on the route to Damascus. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Syrian expert Professor Eyal Zisser, the Vice Rector of Tel Aviv university and asked him who  are the rebel forces that captured Aleppo? (Photo: Getty Images)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recording of two keynotes given at the event "AI and Security - A multidisciplinary Approach" given in Vienna on November 18th 2024. Speakers: 00:02 Welcome speech by Prof. Dr. Ronald Maier, Vice-Rector for Digitalisation and Knowledge Transfer of the University of Vienna Opening remarks by 05:43 Christoph Campregher, Head of IT-Security, Vienna University Computer Center 08:15 Nikolaus Forgó, Head of the Department of Innovation and Digitalisation in Law of the University of Vienna 10:45 Barbara Prainsack, Department of Political Science of the University of Vienna Keynote II chaired by Barbara Prainsack: 16:30 Jörg Heidrich, Lawyer for IT law and DPO at Heise Keynote I chaired by Barbara Prainsack: 52:40 Brent Mittelstadt, Associate Professor and Director of Research at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford

From Pulitzer Center: “Germans Thought They Were Immune to Nationalism After Confronting Their Nazi Past. They Were Wrong”Tim Bayly interviews Jürgen von Hagen on Christian nationalism, exploring its historical roots within the Lutheran Church during the Nazi regime. They discuss Toby Von Hagen's (Jürgen's son) thesis on the church's intertwining of theology and national identity, its subsequent alignment with nationalism, and the dangers of merging faith with political aspirations. The conversation highlights parallels with contemporary American Christian Nationalism and critiques the impact of political nationalism on faith and doctrine. Jürgen reflects on historical figures like Martin Niemöller and the complexities of academic integrity in the face of political correctness. They conclude by sharing personal insights about faith in relation to professional life and current moral dilemmas.Chapters0:05 Toby's Thesis2:15 Church and State Dynamics8:31 The American Perspective11:45 The Rise of Christian Nationalism16:18 The Barman Declaration20:50 The World Economic Summit23:52 Experts and Academics30:28 Reflections on the Third Reich36:12 The Role of the Church40:49 Experiences in Leadership43:16 Vice Rector Responsibilities48:11 Diversity in Universities50:22 Journey to Pastoral Leadership57:13 Relationships and Reconciliation1:01:30 Future Aspirations and Service1:03:40 Final Thoughts and FriendshipTagsTim Bayly, Juergen Von Hagen, Christian nationalism, Lutheran Church, Nazi regime, theology, national identity, academic integrity, Martin Niemöller, political correctness, faith, professional life***Out of Our Minds Podcast: Pastors Who Say What They Think. For the love of Christ and His Church.Out of Our Minds is a production of New Geneva Academy. Are you interested in preparing for ordained ministry with pastors? Have a desire to grow in your knowledge and fear of God? Apply at www.newgenevaacademy.com.Master of DivinityBachelor of DivinityCertificate in Bible & TheologyGroundwork: The Victory of Christ & The Great ConversationIntro and outro music is Psalm of the King, Psalm 21 by My Soul Among Lions.Out of Our Minds audio, artwork, episode descriptions, and notes are property of New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media, published with permission by Transistor, Inc. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Listen to this interview of Dimitrios Tsoukalas, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Information Technologies Institute of the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), Greece; and Alexander Chatzigeorgiou, Professor and Vice Rector, University of Macedonia, Greece. We talk about their two coauthored papers, Machine Learning for Technical Debt Identification, and Local and Global Explainability for Technical Debt Identification. Alexander Chatzigeorgiou : "I think that it is important in every research endeavor — regardless of whether or not the outcome is what you expected at the start — to outline all steps of the journey for the reader. Because, you can't know, there might be something in there that's intriguing for someone, something that inspires further research in some other domain — what I mean to say is, the problem which you (the authors) have decided is unfeasible may actually have an answer which some reader can provide from their own area of expertise.” Link to Tsoukalas et al. Machine Learning for Technical Debt Identification (TSE 2022) Link to Tsoukalas et al. Local and Global Explainability for Technical Debt Identification (TSE 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen to this interview of Dimitrios Tsoukalas, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Information Technologies Institute of the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), Greece; and Alexander Chatzigeorgiou, Professor and Vice Rector, University of Macedonia, Greece. We talk about their two coauthored papers, Machine Learning for Technical Debt Identification, and Local and Global Explainability for Technical Debt Identification. Alexander Chatzigeorgiou : "I think that it is important in every research endeavor — regardless of whether or not the outcome is what you expected at the start — to outline all steps of the journey for the reader. Because, you can't know, there might be something in there that's intriguing for someone, something that inspires further research in some other domain — what I mean to say is, the problem which you (the authors) have decided is unfeasible may actually have an answer which some reader can provide from their own area of expertise.” Link to Tsoukalas et al. Machine Learning for Technical Debt Identification (TSE 2022) Link to Tsoukalas et al. Local and Global Explainability for Technical Debt Identification (TSE 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#IRAN: Is this bluster or an imminent attack? Prof. Eyal Zisser is the Vice Rector of Tel Aviv University. He was the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, the Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, and the Head of the Department of Middle Eastern and African History. Prof. Zisser wrote extensively on the history and the modern politics of Syria and Lebanon and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.ft.com/content/015ceea7-d324-46cf-8d72-8b1864885260 1898 Persia

Sophia Opatska, Vice Rector of Strategic Development at Ukrainian Catholic University, joins the show to discuss teaching and running a college in a war zone, as well as the state of business in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her role as Vice Rector for research partnerships and collaboration at the University of the Valley in Guatemala City, Monica Stein works to strengthen science and technology ecosystems in the Central American country and across the wider region.To mark International Women's Day on 8 March, Stein outlines the steps needed to attract girls into science careers. Access to higher education needs to widen, she argues, alongside more robust legal and regulatory frameworks to make research careers more diverse.“We need to inspire other women, we need to mentor other women, we need to be available for conversations,” she says. “We need to tell them it's okay to say no to a project, because you're pregnant, just giving birth, or your child is young, which is something that is so common here in Guatemala.”This episode is the first episode in a six-part Working Scientist podcast series about Latin American women in science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM of the Fathers of Mercy, continues the discussion on names with Adam. Adam visits with Fr. Shane Deman, Vice-Rector of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, to ask the question "Who is a priest?" For more information about Covenant Network, please visit our website at www.OurCatholicRadio.org.

This lecture was given at the Catholic University of America on May 16, 2023 as part of the Thomistic Institute symposium titled "Toward a Fundamental Theology of the Priesthood." For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Father Carter Griffin is a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. Raised Presbyterian, he converted to Catholicism while attending Princeton University. After graduating in 1994, he served for four years as a line officer in the United States Navy prior to entering the seminary. He attended Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland for two years of philosophy followed by the North American College in Rome for five years of theology. Father Griffin was ordained to the priesthood in 2004 and served as priest-secretary for three years before beginning doctoral studies in Rome in 2008. After completing his doctorate and serving as the parochial vicar of St. Peter's parish on Capitol Hill, in 2011 he was appointed Director of Priest Vocations for the Archdiocese of Washington and Vice-Rector of St. John Paul II Seminary, where he now serves as Rector. He is the author of Why Celibacy: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest, published in 2019 by Emmaus Road.

In this week's episode, Fr. O'Brien and first-time guest and Stillwater native Fr. Michael “Mikey” Pratt talk about his early life in Stillwater, his path to priesthood, his time as the Vocation Director for the Diocese of Tulsa, and his new role as the Vice-Rector for the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy.

College and university leaders can recover from the drop in international enrollment brought on by the pandemic and federal policies by establishing cost-effective overseas branch campuses in the Middle East and other areas. Although many other countries compete in this market, an increasing number of international students who can't travel to the US would like to attend the same prestigious institutions at home.   In his latest podcast episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton talks with Dr. Olgun Cicek about how higher ed presidents and boards can provide their services abroad quicker, easier, and more effectively at minimum cost and effort. In addition, Cicek discusses how successful branch campuses must function, what to consider when choosing the right location and creating curricula, how much language plays a factor in the decision–making process, why cultural sensitivity training is crucial for faculty and administrative staff, and why to avoid online learning except for certifications and micro-credentials.   Highlights   Colleges and universities must ensure that their international branch campuses provide the same quality of services beyond the institution's name, including the faculty, curriculum, qualifications, credentials, and reputation. These branches must receive two layers of accreditation, one that matches the U.S. campus and a second that aligns with the country where the branch is located. In addition, these branches must gain approval from the local authorities there.   After choosing the city to build the branch campus, student accessibility must be considered. The campus should also be in an area that seamlessly facilitates collaborations with various community organizations for research and development, internships, industry partnerships, and speaker events.   If the campus is located in an area where English is not a major language, an environment must be created where international students can feel comfortable communicating with each other and with fluent faculty and staff. Since locals appreciate it when foreigners know at least a few words, students and faculty should take extra courses or certifications before arriving. Language courses for international students and faculty members should also be available at branch campuses so faculty, staff, and students can truly interact with and understand the local culture and context.   Faculty and staff must adhere to local cultural sensitivities, rules, and expectations of the people. There are usually orientations for international faculty members and administrative staff to become familiarized with the local contacts, culture, and sensitivities. This includes understanding and appreciating spoken and nonverbal language, such as gestures and body language. Therefore, everything that a faculty or administrator plans to share with students should be screened and carefully chosen. There have been instances where branches have had to fire faculty mid-semester for offending students.   Gaining full awareness of cultural sensitivities on subjects, including gender, can impact curricula. Examples in textbooks, syllabi, notes, speeches, and recorded videos must be vetted. Some cultures also prefer not to be filmed, which can complicate online learning and collaboration.   Certain countries, including the Middle East and Türkiye, don't recommend, accept, recognize, or respect online learning. So online degrees should be avoided at all costs. Moreover, students who receive online degrees don't get the same opportunities as those who receive a traditional education. Online certificates and micro-credentials are possible, however. Part of the problem is that online education doesn't fit into the European Qualifications Framework and won't gain official recognition.    Read the transcript →    About Our Podcast Guest Dr. Olgun Cicek After completing his postgraduate education at the University of Surrey in the UK, he worked as an Instructor at Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Business Administration, in 1992. He completed his PhD at the same university and received the title of Assistant Professorship in 1998. In 2001, he moved abroad and worked in different countries for 21 years (N.Cyprus, Dubai, Singapore, Switzerland, Türkiye, UK, and USA) in public and private universities with various tasks and projects, assuming different roles ranging from Head of Department to Vice-Rector. During this time abroad, he received the title of Associate Professor in Dubai in 2005 and Full Professor in the TRNC in 2013. He also served as a Member of the Executive Board of the YODAK (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation, and Coordination Council) in N. Cyprus between 2014-2022. Currently, he is an elected Board Member of INQAAHE (International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education), Vice President of CEENQA (Central and Eastern European Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education), also Vice President of IQA (Association of Quality Assurance Agencies of the Islamic World). Additionally, he has been an elected member of the CHEA-CIQG (Council for Higher Education Accreditation) International Advisory Council in the USA since 2022 and Accreditation Committee member of the British Accreditation Council (BAC) in the UK since 2020. He is an affiliate of ECA (European Consortium for Accreditation in Germany, He also serves as an Honorary President of ECLBS (European Council of Leading Business Schools), a reviewer/ evaluator for many institutional and program accreditation organizations in America, Europe, Middle East, and Far East (QAA, NVAO, AQAS, OCQAS, etc.), and an external evaluator and advisor for TKTA and IAAR. As of April 1st, 2022, after 21 years, he was reassigned to his previous position at Dokuz Eylül University as the International Relations Coordinator under the Rectorate. He has been appointed as an international advisor to THEQC since June 2022.   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host, and consultant to higher ed institutions. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/.   The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com #HigherEducation #TheChangeLeader #StudentEnrollment

Kristjan Vassil is the Vice-Rector for Research at the University of Tartu and an Associate Professor in Technology Studies. Kristjan has a PhD in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute, and his research group focuses on qualitative assessment of the impact of IT, analysis of Big Data in e-Government and prototyping of predictive digital services. He has studied the relationship between voting advice application and political behavior, particularly voting preferences, and went on to write a book on behavioral effects of internet voting. Kristjan holds the role of Director of the Board of Tartu University Clinic (a teaching hospital), and is also Chief Scientist of CDL-Estonia. In this episode, we learn about Kristjan's research on internet voting, and how Estonia has built and sustained a digital society since 2002. Kristjan brings warmth, curiosity and his passion for Estonia to our conversation.

Fr. Joe Koopman, Vice-Rector, Moral Theologian and Italian Translator for the recent trip the Seminary Community took to Rome joins us.0:40   Fr Joe tells us about the Seminary community's trip to Rome.1:15:   This year is the 175th Anniversary of our major seminary, St. Mary's Seminary.1:50:   25 years ago they went and met St. John Paul II.2:10:   Many of the seminarians had never travelled.3:00:   Fr. Joe takes us through the papal audience.5:00:  They met Pope Francis in the same room that Fr. Damian and Fr Joe met St. John Paul II5:25:  The trip included more than just seminiarians.6:30:  What was the protocol like?6:50:  The Pope's addressed the Seminarians.  Vatican News tells more.9:00:   Fr. Joe brought her mom.  What did he say to her?10:20:  He also asked Bishop Malesic to pray for him.10:40:  Special prayers for a mom with health issues.11:05:  Did you ever meet Pope Benedict?  And was this your first meeting with Pope Francis?12:38:  What happened with the Brothers Woost?14:00:  What graces and hopes can come from a pilgrimage like this?16:01:  Some went to Assisi too!16:25:  Mike only gets a Papal "drive by."17:50:  Pre-Holy Week Pilgrimage is on April 1 in Lakewood.19:40:  Station Churches on Holy Thursday.21:32:  Ignite Conference is on April 29.

Father Michael Pratt is the current Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Tulsa and is the incoming Vice Rector of the North American College seminary in Rome. Father Pratt is a native of Stillwater, Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University. Halfway through college, he began discerning a call to the priesthood. He enrolled in the Seminary of St. John Vianney in Minnesota. He continued his post-secondary education at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., where he obtained a degree in philosophy. After graduation, Fr. Pratt to Rome to continue priestly studies for the next five years. There he earned a bachelor's degree in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and a licentiate degree in theology from the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies. Father Pratt developed a groundbreaking video series to help young men and women discern a call to religious life. This summer, he will become the Vice Rector of the prestigious North American College in Rome.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Very Rev. Daniel J. Barnett, Rector, and Rev. Kyle Ratuiste, Vice-Rector and Dean of Men, at Bishop White Seminary to discuss human and faith formation of young men discerning the priesthood. Find more Information about the Cor Christi Program at Bishop White Seminary in Spokane, WA.

Joseph Jones, Ph.D., retired as president of Fresno Pacific University after serving several years as Vice Rector of the only Christian university in Pakistan. His prior 20-plus years in higher education included service as Provost at North Park University in Chicago; Dean of Education and Social Sciences at Messiah College in Pennsylvania; and Associate Professor and Chair and Director of Justice Studies at Taylor University, Indiana. Before becoming a professor, he served in criminal justice systems in New York, Oklahoma, and Virginia. He has a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a specialty in Planned Change. Dr. Jones's work in higher education included building university/community and international partnerships with the aim to empower students, faculty, and staff to “Engage the Cultures and Serve the Cities.” He has served on numerous boards and traveled extensively with the aim of “extending the influence of the Kingdom of God through Christian higher education.” His visit is co-sponsored by the JBU Office of Diversity.

In this Silicon Valley Tech & AI episode presented by GSD Venture Studios Gary Fowler interviews Kendrick White. Guest: Kendrick White, Vice Rector for Commercialization at Almaty Management University (AlmaU) Kendrick White has nearly 30 years of experience in corporate finance, VC fund management and angel investing. He is the founder of Marchmont Capital Partners, (2005) a leading tech scouting & media firm and the former Vice Rector for Innovation, at Lobachevsky University (2013-2015) where he created a pioneering tech transfer and commercialization infrastructure. He was the Director of the highly successful first generation EBRD VC fund (1998-2005) and has developed unique investment experience in early-stage technology. commercialization. Kendrick has an MBA from Kellogg (1990) and a BA in economics from Stetson 1985. Currently, he is a Vice-Rector for Commercialization at Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan focusing on the creation of Technical Commercialization Center.

Season 11, Ep. 18 | The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Luke 7:18-35Music By Justin Brooks

Season 11, Ep. 10 | The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Luke 4:31-37 Music By Justin Brooks

Season 11, Ep. 2 | The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Acts 16:6-15 Music By Justin Brooks

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In the book How They Love Mary, Fr. Edward wrote about Fr. Lukas Etlin, OSB, a monk of Conception Abbey.  Today, a monk of Conception Abbey and the Vice Rector of Conception Seminary College, Fr. Pachomius Meade, OSB joins Fr. Edward to talk about monastic life, the selection of monastic names, the life of Fr. Lukas Etlin and his contribution to the life of the Church, and the connection of Conception Abbey to the Benedictine sisters in Clyde, Missouri.   Learn more about Conception Abbey: conceptionabbey.org (conceptionabbey.org) Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

Stephen Seiler, Professor in Sport Science at the University of Adger, is internationally known for his research publications and lectures about organization of endurance training and intensity distribution. His work has influenced international research around training intensity distribution and the “polarized training model.” His work includes descriptive and experimental approaches, where he's investigated cyclists, rowers, cross-country skiers, orienteers, and distance runners. Dr. Seiler has published over 100 peer reviewed publications and written over 100 science articles about exercise physiology and the training process, and is a founding editorial board member of the International Journal of Sport Physiology and Performance. Dr. Seiler grew up in the US and earned his doctoral degree from the University of Texas at Austin, but has lived and worked in Norway for 20 years. While currently a professor at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway, he was previously Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation and past Dean of the Faculty of Health and Sport Science at the same university.  He has also served on the Executive Board of the European College of Sport Science, where he founded the Elite Sport Performance Special Interest Group in 2014. In this week's podcast, Dr. Seiler and Sonya talk about what separates champions, data, periodization, moderation zones and more. Key Takeaways:   Can you rely on wearable devices? Breathing as a source of data Distinguishing champions - intensity discipline and triangulations How athletes can recognize how they feel Sustainable training Model of periodization Not relying on just the numbers on your device Concentration threshold Rest days Measuring heart rate variability  

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Ephesians 2:1-10 Music By Justin Brooks

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Thessalonians 5:12-28 Music By Justin Brooks

GUEST:After growing up in the US and earning his doctoral degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Stephen Seiler, PhD FACSM, has lived and worked in Norway for over 20 years as a university teacher, researcher, and leader. He is past Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation and past Dean of the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway. Currently, Dr. Seiler is Professor in Sport Science at the same institution. While anchored in an academic environment, Seiler has over the years served as research consultant and scientific advisor for a research foundation, sports teams, a regional hospital and the Norwegian Olympic Federation. From 2014 to 2019, professor Seiler served on the Executive Board of the European College of Sport Science, where he founded the Elite Sport Performance Special Interest Group in 2014.Over the last 15 years, Seiler has become internationally known for his research publications and lectures related to the organization of endurance training and intensity distribution. This work has included both descriptive and experimental approaches, investigating cyclists, rowers, XC skiers, orienteers, and distance runners. His work has influenced and catalyzed international research around training intensity distribution and the “polarized training model”. Seiler has published ~100 peer-reviewed publications and written over 100 popular science articles related to exercise physiology and the training process.EPISODE LINKS:Website: https://science-cycling.org/stephen-seiler/ResearchGate: https://science-cycling.org/stephen-seiler/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenSeilerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sportscientistTOPICS:0:00 - Intro1:20 - Start3:00 - Background 8:00 - Sports Culture10:50 - General VS Specific Preparation14:23 - Nils Van Der Poel22:06 - The Psychology of a Champion34:54 - Intensity Distribution1:01:20 - Fatigue Resistance1:18:40 - Twitter Questions1:37:23 - Closing QuestionPodcast available on May 11th, 2022PODCAST INFO:► Podcast website: https://anchor.fm/upside-strength-podcast► Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/3mroiB4► Spotify: http://spoti.fi/34jJtyXPODCAST PLAYLISTS:► Full episodes playlist: http://bit.ly/3oSCkxe► English Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/3gRmAry► French Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/2K1IoVKCONNECT:► Subscribe for more videos here: http://bit.ly/1Xgr5y5► Book a Free Consultation: https://bit.ly/UpsideConsult► WhatsApp: https://wa.me/41763949673► Twitter:

The General Convention of the Episcopal Church will consider an important proposal this summer. The measure proposed by the Diocese of Northern California would repeal canon law that requires those who receive communion must be baptized. “We believe that all the people are God's people, so it's not just the gifts of God for just baptized people,” said Martin Heatlie, speaking in favor of the resolution. Hospitality and inclusion are the values that are pushing the resolution. Those are two important values, but is that enough? Baptism and communion have been tied together since the early church. Does it matter if they become decoupled? Would the nature of communion and baptism change if they are split apart? Today, I welcome back Frederick Schmidt to the podcast. Schmidt is currently the Vice-Rector of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Nashville. He is an Episcopal Priest, spiritual director, retreat facilitator, conference leader, writer, and academic. In this interview we talk about the theology behind baptism and communion as well as Mainline Protestantism's obsession with countering fundamentalism. This is part one of a two-part episode. In the second part, I talk with Fred about abortion in light of the leak of a draft opinion from the Supreme Court that could overturn Roe v. Wade. General Convention to consider proposal to end Episcopal Church's baptism requirement for Communion Baptism and Communion (2012 debate on the issue) Frederick Schmidt's Blog Confronting the Progressive Obsession with Fundamentalism Leave a tip: https://www.tipsmack.com/artist/tipjar/qzuq1 Join the mailing list: https://dennissanders.substack.com/ website: enroutepodcast.org Leave a Review: https://ratethispodcast.com/churchandmain Email: reverendpodcast@gmail.com Facebook Twitter YouTube

In 1973 the Supreme Court voted 7-2 in favor of abortion rights nationwide. This began a nearly 50-year battle on the issue of abortion rights. Last week, a someone leak a draft opinion written in February that appeared to overturn Roe v. Wade. This would send the issue of abortion to the states where a number of states are already crafting legislation that would either radically expand abortion rights, or dramatically restrict abortion. Where does the church stand in the midst of this? In part two of my conversation with Episcopal Priest and writer Frederick Schmidt, we chat about how the church shouldn't rely solely on the law, moving from what's legal to what's moral when it comes to women and the unborn. Schmidt is currently the Vice-Rector of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Nashville. He is an Episcopal Priest, spiritual director, retreat facilitator, conference leader, writer, and academic. This is the second part of a two part interview with Schmidt.   A Gay Dude Talks About Abortion (my take on abortion) If Roe Is Overturned, Where Should the Pro-Life Movement Go Next? Like what you hear? Leave a tip.  Join the mailing list: https://dennissanders.substack.com/ website: enroutepodcast.org Leave a Review: https://ratethispodcast.com/churchandmain Email: reverendpodcast@gmail.com Facebook Twitter YouTube

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Matthew 5:1-10 Music By Justin Brooks

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Peter 2:11-25 Music By Justin Brooks

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Mark 16:9-20 Music By Justin Brooks

We've been fortunate to speak to many medical educators in the United States over the past two years on Raise the Line about the state of medical education and how learning has been impacted by the COVID pandemic. On today's episode, we happily broaden our scope on these topics to Central Asia with the help of two officials from Samarkand State Medical University in Uzbekistan. Mahzuna Nasretdinova, a deputy in the Vice-Rector's Office for Science and Innovation and Dr. Muzaffar Annaev, Leading Specialist of the Department of Scientific Research and Innovations, join host Shiv Gaglani to describe an exciting period of change and growth at the institution. From just recently achieving independent status, to a renewed focus on research and international collaboration, to greater government support for educators, hospitals, and healthcare providers, Annaev and Nasretdinova have much news to share. Looking forward, they are hoping to build on existing collaborations with external partners such as Elsevier, whose ClinicalKey Student offering has been easy to integrate into SSMU's learning system. Tune in for an interesting look at the challenges and opportunities of medical education in a critical part of the world.

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Mark 10:17-31

Today's guest is Aleksandra Przegalinska PhD, Vice-Rector at Kozminski University, research associate, and Polish futurist. From studying pure philosophy, Aleksandra moved into AI when she started researching natural language processing in the virtual space. We kickstart our discussion with her account of how she ended up where she is now, and how she transferred her skills from philosophy to AI. We hear how Second Life was common in Asia centuries ago, why we are seeing a return to anonymization online, and why Aleksandra feels NLP should be called ‘natural language understanding'. We also discover what the real-world applications of NLP are, and why text processing is under-utilized. Moving onto more philosophical questions around AI and labor, Aleksandra explains how AI should be used to help people and why what is sometimes simple for a human can be immensely complex for AI. We wrap up with Aleksandra's thoughts on transformers and why their applications are more important than their capabilities, as well as why she is so excited about the idea of xenobots. Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to today's guest, Aleksandra Przegalinska, PhD.What Aleksandra is researching at the moment and how she ended up in academia. Insight into the link between her PhD topic and the Metaverse and the transfer of skills from a philosophy degree to AI. How a properly built digital ecosystem allows people freedom of expression and other takeaways from Aleksandra's PhD experience. The return to online anonymization that we are currently seeing. Aleksandra's experience of NLP in Second Life and how AI has altered the field. The role of NLP in Aleksandra's work today and why she feels it should be called ‘natural language understanding'. The real-world applications of NLP: why text processing is under-utilized. Why people don't have to believe that programs are close to human.Why Aleksandra feels removing the need for manually annotated data should be a key focus in the field of AI.Tradeoffs between automation and human labor; why we should use AI to help humans first.How the challenges of automating tasks differ between fields from creative and marketing to calendar management. What Aleksandra thinks of the transformer arms race: why applications are more important than parameters. Why Aleksandra feels xenobots will change the world.Tweetables:“My major discovery [during my PhD] was that people are capable of building robust identities online and can live two lives. They can have their first life and then they can have their second life online, which can be very different from the one they pursue on-site, in the real world.” — @Przegaa [0:06:42]“We can all observe that there is a great boom in NLP. I'm not even sure we should call it NLP anymore. Maybe NLP is an improper phrase. Maybe it's NLU: natural language understanding.” — @Przegaa [0:14:51]“Transformers seem to be a really big game-changer in the AI space.” — @Przegaa [0:16:40]“I think that using text as a resource for data analytics for businesses in the future is something that we will see happen in the coming two or three years.” — @Przegaa [0:19:46]“AI should not replace you, AI should help you at your work and make your work more effective but also more satisfying for you.” — @Przegaa [0:25:31]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Aleksandra Przegalinska on LinkedInAlexandra Przegalinska on Twitter 

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Mark 7:24-37

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Mark 4:1-20

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Phillippians 4: 1-9

The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads today's meditation. Daily Office readings: John 3:14 Music by Justin Brooks

The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads today's meditation. Daily Office readings: Peter 3:1-10 Music by Justin Brooks

(0:45) Fr. Craig introduces the latest guest, Bishop Gerard Battersby, alongside his co-host Fr. David. Auxiliary Bishop Battersby shares a blessing with a recent Families of Parishes Commissioning Ceremony while Fr. David talks about his new appointment as the note-taker for the Presbyteral Council. (8:45) Fr. David talks about how he remembers in seminary when Fr. Battersby received the call to become a bishop and the motto he chose for his episcopacy. Bishop Battersby shares that his motto “In Sinu Patris” (That we live in the bosom of the Father and the Father's embrace) comes from the Gospel of St. John and the writings of Blessed Columba Marmion. (10:15) Fr. David shares that during his priestly ordination he gave out cards with an image of El Greco's depiction of the Trinity and how it relates to Bishop Battersby's episcopal motto. And Fr. Craig explains that he quoted Psalm 31 on his ordination card. (11:55) Bishop Battersby shares his vocation story including the fact that his uncle was a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit and how his passing deeply affected him. He reflects that while studying abroad in Ireland at the age of 19, he had an illumination at a youth hostel in Scotland that he was going to be a priest. However, despite how clear the call was at the time, he struggled with it for the next 14 years. (15:30) Bishop Battersby explains how he drew closer to the Lord in prayer, particularly during Mass, and learning about Him, he began to fall more deeply in love with Him. The idea of priesthood kept returning despite his best efforts to pursue other things and cast it from his heart. He even bargained with God telling Him he would do anything so long as he could get married and have a family. (17:16) His Excellency recounts that one day before class at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, he visited the chapel and was in anguish over the fact he knew the Lord wanted him to be a priest and that he didn't want it. He remembers later telling God that he loved Him but couldn't be a priest, and the Lord responding to him literary, “You don't have to.” Shocked and delighted, Bishop Battersby exclaims the beauty of hearing the Lord's voice and the love contained in Him. (20:00) Bishop Battersby explains the change that occurred in him and the freedom he experienced after hearing God's voice whether in fact he was called to be a priest or not. Acknowledging that his call to the priesthood may sound like an anti-vocation story, he emphasizes that the Lord desires us to be free to love Him and say yes to following His will for our lives. (25:30) Fr. Craig responds to Bishop Battersby that his story is not unique amongst men discerning a call to the priesthood. He describes that God calls us to our vocation out of love because He is love, which Bishop Battersby quips is not just a slogan. Fr. Craig then asks His Excellency follow-up questions based on his story. Bishop Battersby recounts that after returning from Ireland, he contacted the seminary and met with Fr. Don Archambault, the pre-formation director, at the time on several occasions to explore the idea of becoming a priest. (28:50) Bishop Battersby mentions that one day Fr. Archambault sent him to meet with a parish priest to learn more about the priesthood. However, that meeting with that priest only confirmed, at the time, that he didn't want to live an unhappy life. He continues that despite a successful career and a nice house and cars, he wasn't happy. Bishop Battersby emphasizes that we want love and to be fulfilled in love, which answers our deepest needs. (32:15) Fr. Craig asks follow-up questions on the rest of his vocation story, and His Excellency returns to his experience of hearing the Lord's voice in the chapel at the seminary. He describes that within six weeks, he applied to the seminary, and later received confirmations during his time there that the Lord was calling him to the priesthood. Fr. Craig talks about a confirmation he experienced on his diaconate retreat that God was in fact calling him to the priesthood. (37:20) Bishop Battersby discusses how he confused his desire with God's will and the seminary helped him to separate the two, focusing on the Lord's desire for him. Fr. David explains that when he entered seminary, he wasn't ready to become a priest but after much discernment and prayer he received confirmation of that call. He asks Bishop Battersby about his experience in seminary, which he describes as a joy since it deepened his relationship with God. And he describes two success stories later as a formatter at the seminary of men who both discerned well, either becoming priests or not. (40:21) Fr. Craig recounts the difficulty experienced by men who put off discerning their vocation until later in life but affirms that God can still work in those situations. However, he argues that men should act on discernment and if you feel a call, attend the Discernment Group, Discernment Weekend, talk to your pastor, and talk to him. Fr. David mentions that the principle formator is the Holy Spirit and distinguishes between the formator in seminary and a spiritual director. Bishop Battersby affirms that and defines the role of the formator in relation to the Church and the individual man. (45:40) Fr. Craig asks Bishop Battersby about his assignments following ordination, which included several parochial assignments in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Afterwards, His Excellency recounts his transition to the seminary as the Director of Pastoral Formation, which Fr. Pullis, a former guest on the Podcast, occupies now and then as the Director of Graduate Theology. Then, Bishop Battersby recounts going to Rome for further studies where he also studied Blessed Columba Marmion. (49:18) Bishop Battersby discusses his next role as Vice Rector working with the seminarians and the priests in charge of formation. He recounts next when he received the call from the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, appointing him as an auxiliary bishop of Detroit. Fr. Craig asks him about the process of preparing for his episcopal ordination. (53:20) Bishop Battersby recounts the struggle of keeping his appointment a secret for eight days. He emphasizes that remaining faithful to the Lord for His graces provides when he feels he isn't qualified and weak. Fr. Craig asks His Excellency to discuss his duties as an auxiliary bishop, which he describes chiefly is to assist the archbishop in the pastoral care of the Archdiocese. (57:20) As the regional moderator of the South Region, Bishop Battersby explains his day-to-day life, assisting parishes with Confirmations, all-school Masses, and other pastoral needs. He also offers some advice to young men to fall in love with Jesus in order to experience true freedom as the sons of God. (1:04:05) Bishop Battersby concludes with the Hail Mary, and Fr. Craig thanks him and Fr. David.

The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads today's meditation. Daily Office readings: Matthew 11:16 Music by Justin Brooks

The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads today's meditation. Daily Office readings: Corinthians 14:26 Music by Justin Brooks

Support the podcast: enroutepodcast.org/donate One of the biggest gifts Mainline Protestantism has given to many people is the work of inclusion. It's the belief that churches should be places where the walls that separate people by race, gender, sexual orientation are torn down. Mainline churches were at the forefront of the civil rights movement, welcomed women into roles of leadership and allowed LGBTQ persons to participate openly in church life. But are there limits to inclusion? For many years, the Mainline churches were involved in demographic inclusion, like we just discussed above. The goal was to bring diversity into the life of the church, but the basics of the faith, like what is found in the Nicean or Apostles Creed such as the divinity of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the Resurrection would be held in common. But over the last two or three decades, there has been a shift towards what might be called conceptual inclusion. Inclusion here is not about the role of women or LGBTQ people in the church, but about allowing heterodox ideas in the larger church. Those ideas would include the views shared earlier like the divinity of Christ or the Resurrection. What kind of church does that look like? According to Episcopal Priest Frederick Schmidt, it leaves Mainline Protestantism with no reason for existing. Schmidt is currently the Vice-Rector of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Nashville. He is an Episcopal Priest, spiritual director, retreat facilitator, conference leader, writer, and academic. Before his current position, Schmidt held the Rueben P. Job Chair in Spiritual Formation at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL, and directed the Job Institute for Spiritual Formation. We talk about the dangers of conceptual inclusion, the loss of religious language in the public square and in the church and what this all means for Mainline Protestantism. The Roots of Cognicide What Are We Being Inclusive For? Mainline Struggles in the Rural Midwest The Progressive Obsession with Fundamentalism Be sure to rate us and leave a review. Share the podcast with others! What did you think of the podcast episode? Questions? Send an email: denminn@gmail.com. website: enroutepodcast.org Twitter Facebook Page YouTube: https://bit.ly/enrouteyt

The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads today's meditation. Daily Office readings: Matthew 7:1-12 1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Music by Justin Brooks

The Reverend Kenneth H. Brannon, Vice-Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, leads today's meditation. Daily Office readings: Matthew 4:18-25 1 Corinthians 2:1-13 Music by Justin Brooks