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Featured Speakers and Special Events

Opening Prayer Service: "A Communal Examen on Our Use of Technology" Featured Speaker: Rev. Brian Christopher, S.J. Monday, February 13, 8:15 a.m. in the gymnasium

All are invited to join De Smet students, faculty and staff for the opening prayer service of #MissionWeek2012. This service will include student reflections, a performance by De Smet's chorus, and a keynote presentation by Fr. Brian Christopher via Skype from Belize City, Belize. Fr. Brian is a native of St. Louis, a 1993 graduate of SLUH as well as St. Louis University and Boston College. Father Christopher was ordained a Jesuit priest in 2009 and is currently working in Belize City to establish the Centre for Community Resource Development, a program that deters young people from joining gangs. Additionally, Fr. Christopher serves as an assistant to the Jesuit Provincial for Social Ministry, assists in parishes, and is a sought-after speaker on matters of social policy and faith. When asked recently why a priest would be involved in community development, Fr. Christopher responded: "We are all hungry for the Good News of the Kingdom, and this Good News comes in a variety of forms. In Belize, the Good News of the Reign of God would be a place where children are no longer victims of gun violence, where parents are able to provide food for their children and pay school fees, and where all people can see their own goodness and creativity. This is the vision of the Kingdom that the Centre for Community Resource Development is laboring to make real."

"Reflections from De Smet's First Graduate" Featured Speaker:Federal Judge Henry E. Autrey, '71 Wednesday, February 15, 3:30pm in the chorus room

All are encouraged to join De Smet's Multi-Cultural Club in welcoming Judge Autrey back to his alma mater. The Judge will reflect upon his De Smet experience and speak to some of the upcoming legal issues involving technology and censorship. Federal Judge Henry E. Autrey was born in Mobile, AL in 1952. After graduating from De Smet Jesuit in 1971, Autrey attended St. Louis University, ultimately earning a Juris Doctorate in 1977. Judge Autrey served as a prosecutor and, later, a Lead Circuit Judge. He was nominated to the Federal bench in 2002. Judge Autrey's son, Fritz, graduated De Smet Jesuit in 2011.

Coffee House and Talent Show Wednesday, February 15, 6:00pm in the Library This unique venue offers students a chance to play original music, read poetry, dance, and share any other talent that might be hiding below the surface. Family and friends are welcome to join De Smet students for an evening of coffee, desserts and great talent.Contact Zach Sullentrup if you would like to enter the contest.

Contests

Homeroom Door Decorating

Homerooms are encouraged to decorate the inside of their room's door. The most original and creative door will receive donuts during homeroom. Hurry! #MissionWeek2012 door contest judges will be roaming the halls on Tuesday, February 14.

Best Mission Pic

Have you taken a picture that sums up Christian values? Does it capture the message of #MissionWeek2012? Then post it to the De Smet STUGO facebook page. Contest ends on Friday, February 17.

Best Mission Week Pic

Did you catch an unbelievable #MissionWeek2012 moment? Post the pic to the De Smet STUGO Facebook page. The best pic wins!

Best Tweet

Send a quote, original thought, song lyric, or other #MissionWeek2012 related tweet: @DeSmetMW2012. Top tweets take all!