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‘2020 Was Broken and Beautiful. 2021 Needs Grace and Grit.’
The Reverend Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., dean of Hendricks Chapel, wrote an op-ed for Syracuse.com titled “2020 was broken and beautiful. 2021 needs grace and grit.” The Rev. Konkol leads religious and spiritual life both at the University and across…
VPA Remembers Professor Emeritus William ‘Will’ O. Headlee
William “Will” O. Headlee, professor emeritus of organ in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music and 鶹ƵUniversity organist emeritus, passed away on Nov. 9, in Syracuse. He…
To Establish a Meditation Practice, Find Community and Be Curious
Meditation is not something you get better at or perfect. It’s a lifelong commitment to curiosity and persistence, says JoAnn Cooke, Buddhist chaplain at Hendricks Chapel. Cooke ’81 leads meditation sessions for the campus community during the week, along with…
‘Chaplains Are Essential for Higher Education’s Heart and Soul’
The Reverend Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., dean of Hendricks Chapel, wrote a recent op-ed for Inside Higher Ed: “Chaplains Are Essential for Higher Education’s Heart and Soul.” Rev. Konkol leads religious and spiritual life both at the University and across…
Virtual Pan Am 103 Memorial Service to Be Held Dec. 21
鶹ƵUniversity will host a virtual Pan Am Flight 103 Memorial Service on Monday, Dec. 21, at 2:03 p.m. ET. This is the exact time that Pan Am Flight 103 was destroyed by a terrorist bomb over Lockerbie, Scotland, on…
“Post-Election, Campuses Are Building Spaces to Heal.”
The Rev. Brian E. Konkol, dean of Hendricks Chapel, was quoted in the Interfaith Youth Corp story “Post-Election, Campuses Are Building Spaces to Heal.” Konkol has focused mental and spiritual wellbeing on campus after the election, and he believes that…
‘Music and Message’ Provides Space of Grace for Campus Community
On a beautiful autumn afternoon in October, students, faculty and staff gathered in Hendricks Chapel for what has become a regular Sunday ritual: “Music and Message.” Members of the Hendricks Chapel Choir wore masks, remaining 16 feet apart, and performed…
Holidays at Hendricks to be Broadcast Online on Dec. 6
All are invited to celebrate the holiday season with “Holidays at Hendricks,” which for the first time will be broadcast exclusively online. The broadcast will air Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., and will include performances pre-recorded at Hendricks Chapel,…
Buddhist Chaplaincy, Buddhist Meditation Association Expand Programming and Outreach During Uncertain Times
The Buddhist chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel and the Buddhist Meditation Association (BMA) are supporting students through challenging times. In the midst of virtual learning, social distancing and overall uncertainty, Buddhist meditation offers a support system and a skill set to…
Building Community to Enhance the Muslim Student Experience
Growing up in Bosnia, Amir Duric saw the worst of what can happen when differences among cultures, ethnicities and religions lead to fear, prejudice, intolerance and even war. He also experienced the best of what can happen when people of…