“The Not-Word: German-Jewish Poetry after the Holocaust” What does it mean to write in German as a Jewish author after the Holocaust? Can poetry recover, reclaim, and renew language after unspeakable trauma? How do we…
After two Share the Wealth evenings on soldiers’ stories, we invite you to join us in a discussion of journalist Ann Jones’ book, They Were Soldiers: How the Wounded Return from America’s Wars–The Untold Story. We will…
In spring 2013, Christine Padberg was granted a sabbatical to explore the intersection of reading and technology, and how colleges can and should support students as they read and study in digital environments. When asked…
This coming Sunday 26 January, I invite you to join us to be with Sarah Kuziez, a 2013 graduate of Maryville University. Having been inspired by Sarah’s passion, spirit, and resourcefulness, I encouraged her to…
Our next Share the Wealth will be this Saturday evening. Join us as we hear stories of accompaniment in Nicaragua from SLU undergrads Annelise Feder and Erin Twiehaus. They will share their experiences this past…
There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside you. -Zora Neale Hurston Last July at Fatimas’s, Chris Wallach did a Share the Wealth on her father’s experiences in World War II. She read…
Oftentimes, people let me know that if they read the Bible, they tend to stray away from the Old Testament. The violence and destruction in many of these texts can paint a disturbing portrait of…
We, Penny Smith and Tony Albrecht, recently visited a number of intentional communities, which provides the jumping-off point for this week’s Share the Wealth. We will share our pictures, stories, and takeaways from six different…
Our next Share the Wealth will be with Hedy Epstein, a long-time activist in Saint Louis and beyond. Hedy will share stories about growing up in Germany, which she left on a Kindertransport to England…
For our next Share the Wealth, join us for dinner and discussion with Cristina Cousins as she reflects on her experience of switching to “Plan B.” After 5 years as a professional theater actress, Cristina…