Creighton University Magazine Summer 2000
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Authors
Davis, Rick
Wirth, Eileen M.
Burk, Theodore E.
Kokensparger, Brian
Hamm, Dennis, S.J.
Issue Date
2000-06
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Spirituality--Christianity , Discrimination in the Military , Academic Achievement , Insects , Medical Care--Zimbabwe , Pharmacist--History , Alumni , BIBLE--Study & Teaching--Catholic Church
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CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY PROGRAM REFLECTS ON 26 YEARS / CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY PROGRAM
Creighton’s program in spiritual direction continues to grow after 25 years and is attracting a diverse group of students. Page 10.
THE FIGHT FOR EQUALITY
Creighton alumnus Dr. James B. Williams has waged war on discrimination throughout his life, both as a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and as a surgeon. In 1945, Williams was one of 101 black officers arrested for standing up against segregation in what became known as the “mutiny at Freeman Field.” Page 12.
SPIRITS OF CREIGHTON
While they were students at Creighton, these men and women were honored for their initiative, wisdom, honesty, tireless personal sacrifice and reverence for God. Find out what a few of these Spirits of Creighton are doing today. Page 20.
WHAT GOOD IS A BUG?
We trampling humans often see bugs as pests, as they nibble our crops and buzz in our ears. But Creighton biologist Theodore Burk sees another side to these diminutive denizens of our planet. In fact, he writes, bugs can be downright good. Page 26.
LIFE, DEATH, AND OTHER AFFAIRS OF THE SPIRIT: THE STORY OF SUE SCHUESSLER'S RESEARCH IN ZIMBABWE / LIFE, DEATH, AND OTHER AFFAIRS OF THE SPIRIT
Dr. Sue Schuessler, a visiting professor in Creighton’s Sociology and Anthropology Department and African Studies program, spent a year in Zimbabwe studying the lives of a society often closed to outsiders — that of the traditional healer and the healer-in-training. Writer Brian Kokensparger tells her fascinating story. Page 32.
THE CORNER DRUGGIST
Creighton alumnus Lester “Doc” Carter, BSPharm’58, has served Milwaukee’s African-American community for more than 30 years. Page 38.
POLK SERVES THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY / TOP FUND-RAISER
Creighton alumna Cheryl Polk, BA’84, puts St. Louis in a giving mood. Page 40.
BRADEN VISITS JAPAN
Barbara Braden, Ph.D., BSN’73, traveled to Japan, where her nursing protocols have received rave reviews. Article Not Included.
WHY CATHOLICS HAVEN'T BEEN BIBLE READERS: (AND WHY NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO START) / WHY CATHOLICS SHOULD READ THE BIBLE
Creighton theology professor Dennis Hamm, S.J., writes that Catholics, traditionally, haven’t been big Bible readers. But he gives seven good reasons why they should start. Page 51.
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