“The Jesus Seminar Mutiny: presented by 11 a.m. Lecture, Thursday, October 11, 2007 Dorsey Chapel • Columbia College Campus • 1001 Rogers St. |
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“The Jesus Seminar Mutiny: presented by 11 a.m. Lecture, Thursday, October 11, 2007 Dorsey Chapel • Columbia College Campus • 1001 Rogers St. |
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In November 2000, John A. Schiffman, a member of the Columbia College Board
of Trustees, announced a $1.5 million donation to the college to establish
an endowed chair in ethics, religious studies and philosophy. At the
time, it was the single largest donation in the school’s history.
A major focus of the Althea W. and John A. Schiffman endowed chair is the establishment of an annual Ethics in Society lecture series to bring scholars and lecturers to campus.
Schiffman made the gift in honor of his late wife, Althea, who graduated from Christian College in 1941 (renamed Columbia College in 1970). She also served on the Columbia College Board of Trustees from 1983 to 1987.
“It is my hope that through the endowed chair and lecture series, Columbia College will become a force in carrying forward the message to students that integrity, honesty, fairness and compassion are just as important as intellect,” Schiffman said.
| 11 a.m. | Lecture | Dorsey Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. | Luncheon by invitation | Lee Room, Dulany Hall |
Dr. Anthony Alioto, professor of history, has served as the Althea W. and
John A. Schiffman chair in ethics, religious studies and philosophy at
Columbia College since 2002.
Alioto earned a bachelor’s degree in history and literature from the University of Wisconsin, then served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a personnel specialist. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Presidential Unit Citation for his work in the return of prisoners from north Vietnam. After his military service, he returned to graduate school at Ohio University, where he was a John F. Cady Fellow. Alioto earned his master’s degree and his doctorate in the history of science and philosophy.
He joined Columbia College in 1981. During his tenure, Alioto has been selected as Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Professor of the Year and Faculty Member of the Year. He also was selected as the 1996 recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
He is the author of “A History of Western Science,” as well as a work of fiction entitled “Toad Familiar,” which is based upon quantum theory, ancient religions and Eastern philosophy.
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