Center on Religion & the Professions

Improving religious literacy among professionals.

Advertising and marketing: Case studies

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  • “GHD advertising campaign across cultures: A case study” by Stefania M. Maci. Revista alicantina de estudios ingleses. No. 19 (Nov. 2006). pp. 211-223.
  • “How the iPhone became divine: new media, religion, and the intertextual circulation of meaning” by Heidi A. Campbell and Antonio C. La Pastina, Texas A&M University. New Media & Society, SAGE Publications. Vol. 12, No. 7 (Nov., 2010), pp. 1191-1207.
  • “In the Flow of Media, Religion, and Culture: A Case Study With TVbyGIRLS” by Claire Bischoff, Rebecca Richards Bullen, Molly Nemer, and Rachel Quednau. Religious Education, Religious Education Association. Vol. 106, No. 4 (Aug., 2011), pp. 384-97.
  • Issues in American Advertising: Media, Society, and a Changing World. (Chapter on Islam). Tom Reichert, executive editor. The Copy Workshop, a division of Bruce Bendinger Creative Communications Inc. Chicago, Ill, 2008.
  • “The Case Study Approach in Cross-Cultural Research” by S. Watson Dunn. Journal of Marketing Research, American Marketing Association. Vol. 3, No. 1 (Feb., 1966), pp. 26-31.

Noel P. Gist Seminar – Human Security in the New Eastern Europe

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Presented by Professor Emeritus Robin Remingtion. The Noel P. Gist Seminars, named for the distinguished MU sociologist who founded them, explore the world beyond the borders of the United States and consider the relations of the United States with other countries and regions of the world. Unless otherwise noted, the seminars meet every Thursday when MU classes are in session, from noon to 1 p.m. Tables are available for participants who bring lunch.

Robin is Professor Emeritus of Political Science and a member of the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition

Date: 1/21/10

Location: MU Campus- Memorial Union, Room S203

Time: 12 PM- 1 PM

Diversity In Action–The Experimental Learning Program in Mexico

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quinnSpeaker: Christiane Quinn, coordinator, Cambio Center. “The Experimental Learning Program in Mexico: Culture, Family Values, Agriculture and Migration.”

Contact information: Yuan Gao
Phone: (573) 882-2714
Email: ygbvc@mail.missouri.edu


Date: May 5th, 2010

Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Location: MU Campus – Memorial Union
Room: S206 (Gillette/Ware Room)

You in Mizzou–Gender in the American Political Landscape

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politicsYou in Mizzou is a dialogue series for students, faculty and staff that encorages us to explore the diversity at Mizzou first hand. You in Mizzou challenges us to discuss our differences and discover our similarities by discussing issues that matter to each of us. For more information visit the site at http://diversity.missouri.edu/you-in-mizzou/ or search “You in Mizzou” on Facebook. Contact Yuan Gao at ygvc@mail.missouri.edu or call the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative ofice at (573) 882-2714

Date: Febuary 3rd, 2010

Time: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Location: MU Campus – Memorial Union
Room: S203 (Arvarh Strickland Room)

You in Mizzou–The Cost of Racial Disparity in the U.S.: Finding a Solution

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diversityYou in Mizzou is a dialogue series for students, faculty and staff that encorages us to explore the diversity at Mizzou first hand. You in Mizzou challenges us to discuss our differences and discover our similarities by discussing issues that matter to each of us. For more information visit the site at http://diversity.missouri.edu/you-in-mizzou/ or search “You in Mizzou” on Facebook. Contact Yuan Gao at ygvc@mail.missouri.edu or call the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative ofice at (573) 882-2714

Date: Febuary 3rd, 2010

Time: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Location: MU Campus – Memorial Union
Room: S203 (Arvarh Strickland Room)

Pre-Chanukah/Chanukah Party at Mizzou Hillel

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chanukahYou are invited to a Pre-Chanukah Chanukah Party hosted by Rabbi Zvi Schartz of Heritage Scholars of St. Louis, providing Jewish services to students at Wash U. and other area colleges. Come to Hillel, Thursday, December 10, from 5 to 7 pm to pre- celebrate the holiday and take a break from finals study! Dinner is served with latkes and sub sandwiches and includes games, raffles, dreidles, and a visit by Mike the Balloon Man! FREE!

JSO’s Chanukah party is Friday, December 11, following Shabbat services beginning at 6 pm. Soup and latkes with sour cream and applesauce precedes sufganiyot (jelly- filled doughnuts) for dessert. It’s also Senior Farewell and we’ll have a White Elephant Exchange, so bring a wrapped, $5 or less, gift or something gently used.

Address: 1101 University Ave. Columbia, MO 65201



13th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Awards

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martinlutherPlease help us celebrate diveristy in our community by nominating an individual, family, organization or group for the 13th Annual Columbia Values Diveiversity Awards. This is a great way to show your appreciation for those who have had signigicant impact in our community in promoting diversity and cultural understanding!

These awards will be presented at the 17th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Celebration on Thursday, January 14, 2010 recognizing people whose work in our community exemplifies the life and techings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by fostering individual dignity, racial equality, understanding, peacemakeing, and solvibg problems through non-violence.

Two awards will be presented:

  • One individual/family award
  • One organization/group award

Nomination forms can be accessed on the Office of Community Servicces web site: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/CommunityServices/Programs/CVDC/Awards/index.php

The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 27, 2009. Nomination forms are available by calling the Division of Human Services at (573) 874- 7488 or 874-7536 or on the web at: www.GoColumbiaMo.com (Go world:GoDiversityCelebration)

You in Mizzou-Freedom to Believe in your Faith

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diverseYou in Mizzou is a dialogue series for students, faculty and staff that encourages us to explore the diversity at Mizzou first hand. You in Mizzou challenges us to discuss our differences and discover our similarities by discussing issues that matter to each of us. For more information contact Yuan Gao at ygbvc@mail.missouri.edu; or call the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative office at 573-882-2714.

Date: December 9, 2009

Time: 7 PM- 9 PM

Location: MU Campus- Memorial Union, Room S203