Academic Presentations
2018 NISOD International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, Austin, Texas
"Partnering With the American Red Cross:
The Exploring Humanitarian Law Program" How can professors, lecturers, researchers, and students foster respect for and implementation of international humanitarian law, the rules that ensure respect for life and human dignity in war? We present the American Red Cross’ approach to working with colleges and universities and the tools available to support those efforts. This session aims to encourage academic communities to work with the American Red Cross to teach, debate, and research the legal and humanitarian issues relating to armed conflict. Andrew Hill, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, St. Philip's College Takes place on May 29, 2018, 10:30 AM Roundtable Discussion Area #1 | Table 3, 6th Floor, Hilton Austin 500 East 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 
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2018 Fiesta of Technology at St. Philip's College
Fiesta of Teaching Technology
Wednesday, April 25th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Heritage Room Join the fun and learn about technologies you can use with your classes. Meet with other faculty and staff as they present and demonstrate technology tools to enhance teaching and learning. You don’t have to attend the entire period. Come when your schedule allows. Visit with presenters at each table for as little or as long as you like. Exhibits! Demonstrations! Food! Door Prizes! Register now in AlamoTalent! Table topics include: Creating Videos for Online Ethics Classes Andrew Hill | Faculty | Ethics Presented by the Instructional Innovation Center http://alamo.edu/spc/iic |
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Western Social Science 60th Annual Conference
The Western Social Science 60th Annual Conference
April 4-7, 2018 San Antonio, Texas, USA Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk 123 Losoya St. San Antonio, TX 78205 Preliminary Conference Program The preliminary conference program can be downloaded from the link below. The final, official, program will be available online, with all deletions, additions, and changes included, sometime in June, 2018. Click here for the Preliminary Conference Program (final will be online after conference) While at the conference, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of our mobile program app. There will be printed programs available, but the mobile app can be updated during the conference, with changes in rooms, times, and panel participants. 2018 Program Director Christopher Brown, Ph.D. Department of Geography New Mexico State University PO Box 30001, MSC MAP Las Cruces NM 88003-8001 E-mail: [email protected] The deadline for submission of proposals for papers/panels/roundtables for the 2018 Conference is December 8th, 2017. Submissions are made online, on the "Sections & Affiliates" page. Click on the names of the sections, choose the one that best fits your paper/panel/roundtable, and click the appropriate submission type. |
2018 Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association of Practical and Professional EthicsI presented "Using the Law of Armed Conflict to Teach Ethics" with Matthew Fuller, St. Philip’s College, on March 1, 2018.
This brief presentation describes how to use examples from the law of armed conflict to teach Ethics. Fifteen years of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan has renewed interest in issues such as the treatment of prisoners, the definition of torture, the use of drones, the calculation of collateral damage, and the classification of combatants. The rules that govern these issues are known collectively as international humanitarian law (IHL), and the International Committee of the Red Cross is mandated by States, through the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, to promote and act as guardian of IHL. The Twenty-seventh Annual Conference is open to Association members and nonmembers and welcomes persons from various disciplines and professions for discussion of common concerns in practical and professional ethics. The conference provides an opportunity to meet practitioners, professionals and scholars who share your interests. Follow us on Twitter @APPEonline where we live tweet throughout the conference. |
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2018 St. Philip's College Arts & Sciences Colloquia
I presented "eX-spouses, eXorcisms, and eXcommunication," a lecture on the Canon Law of the Roman Catholic Church, on February 22, 2018 in the Sutton Learning Center of St. Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas.
The lecture was part of a series sponsored by the Dean of Arts & Sciences, Prof. George Johnson. Questions about Exorcism What is an exorcism? Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the Church uses against the power of the devil. What is the difference between an exorcism and the Sacrament of Penance? Exorcism is a prayer that falls in the category of sacramentals, that is, one of a number of sacred signs instituted by the Church "to sanctify different circumstances of life" (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 351), thus varying from the seven sacraments of the Church which were instituted by Christ himself. The Sacrament of Penance forgives our sins and reconciles us to the Church, renewing Baptism and bestowing grace to fight evil and grow in virtue. As a sacramental, exorcism prepares one for the grace of the Sacrament. Why does the Church need exorcisms? There are instances when a person needs to be protected against the power of the devil or to be withdrawn from his spiritual dominion. At such times, the Church asks publicly and authoritatively in the name of Jesus Christ for this protection or liberation through the use of exorcism. |
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The 2017 JBSA Lecture: "Martin Luther - The 500 Year Commemoration of the Reformation"
I presented “Martin Luther: The 500 Year Commemoration of the Reformation” with the Rev. Heather Hansen of the MacArthur Park Lutheran Church at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston on October 11, 2017.
The evening dinner, lecture, and conversation were organized by Rey Gustamente, the Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry in the Garrison Chaplain's Office at the Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. 
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The 2016 Southwest Fulbright Symposium
Presentation Title: "2016 Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence from the UK"
I presented at the Southwest Fulbright Symposium, which was held at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) on June 4, 2016. The Symposium was held in San Antonio at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Southwest Fulbright Symposium, originated by the San Antonio Symposium, Fulbright Association, is dedicated to promoting international educational and cultural exchanges that foster a global network of all internationalists, including but not limited to Fulbright Alumni. Presentations were made in a seated round-table discussion format and were timed for approximately 20-minute rotations. Announcements alerted presenters to changes to allow attendees to switch tables in order to discuss topics of interest by time segment. In order to facilitate face-to-face conversations, electrical outlets and data projectors were not made available. 8:00 to 11:45 a.m. — Roundtable Presentations & Discussions 11:45 a.m. to Noon — Break for lunch in Southwest Room Noon to 1:30 — Lunch and Keynote Presentation |
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The 2015 Interdisciplinary Education Conference of the North American Chapter- World Council For Curriculum And Instruction
I presented "Using Shakespeare to Teach Ethics at the Nation's only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) that is also a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)" at the 2015 Interdisciplinary Education Conference of the North American Chapter- World Council For Curriculum And Instruction on October 25, 2015.
The theme of the conference was “Creating Educational Environments that Embrace Diversity," was co-sponsored by Lipscomb University, and held in Nashville, Tennessee. The purpose is to gather persons from across disciplines, from all levels of education and from the community to address: Creating Educational Environments that Embrace Diversity. |
The 2015 Active and Collaborative Learning Conference at Northwest Vista College
I presented "Using Shakespeare to Teach Ethics: The 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt" at the Active and Collaborative Learning Conference at Northwest Vista College on March 27, 2015.
The Keynote workshop was titled: "Create an Engaging Learning Environment: FLIP a Lesson!" presented by Sarah Glova from FLIP IT Consulting. When you flip, you switch from instructor-centered design to student-centered design. "Remember to bring a lesson you would like to flip and come and join us as we learn to create a learning environment so students are engaging in activities, applying concepts and focusing on higher level learning outcomes during class time. You will receive a copy of the Flip It workbook and resources packet and access to the Flip It resources website. There will be two breakout sessions with workshops conducted by our fellow faculty. Seating is limited so make sure to reserve your seat through AlamoLearn."
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The 2014 Annual Community Reading Experience at St. Mary's University:
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The 2013 Bridging Cultures to Form a Nation Conference: Lone Star College Kingwood
I presented "Border Violence: How We Applied Lessons Learned from Northern Ireland to the Border Conflict between the United States and Mexico" at the Bridging Cultures to Form a Nation Conference at Lone Star College Kingwood on November 8, 2013.
The conference was sponsored by The Democracy Commitment: An American Community College Initiative (TDC) and the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), which announced a three-year curriculum and faculty development project supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: "Bridging Cultures to Form a Nation: Difference, Community, and Democratic Thinking." The TDC stated: "Diversity has always characterized our nation’s democracy and marked differential access to opportunities. In the face of ever increasing diversity, intensified globalization, and hardening political polarization, it is more urgent than ever that higher education—and the humanities in particular—offer vehicles through which students expand their knowledge of each other’s cultures and develop skills to work across differences toward shared goals. As a microcosm of our nation’s diversity, community colleges are the ideal public space to infuse such learning, and the humanities—steeped in the practice of entering imaginatively into other people’s lives and worldviews through literature, history, and philosophy—are particularly well-suited to cultivate these capacities." |
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The 2013 University of Dallas Ministry Conference
I presented "Ex-Spouses, Exorcisms, and Excommunication: Case Studies in Canon Law" at the 2013 University of Dallas Ministry Conference at the Irving Convention Center.
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The 2013 Annual International Conference on Teaching & Leadership Excellence at the University of Texas at AustinI presented "Exploring Humanitarian Law & Educating Your Students as Global Thinkers" at the 35th Annual International Conference on Teaching & Leadership Excellence, which was held May 26-29, 2013 in Austin, Texas.
NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence attracts educators from around the world and is the definitive gathering of community and technical college faculty, administrators, and staff seeking to engage in deep conversations about best and promising practices designed to improve student achievement. 
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2013 Southwest Teaching & Learning Conference
Classroom Innovations: Making a Pedagogical Shift in Teaching & Learning
Conference Date: April 5-6, 2013 Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX 78224 Conference website I presented "Using the Exploring Humanitarian Law Program to Advance Learning Goals Across the Curriculum" at the 2013 Southwest Teaching & Learning Conference, sponsored by and held at Texas A&M University-San Antonio on April 5, 2013. I co-presented "Using Gricean Maxims to Help Control Difficult Students in Class" with Dr. Mary Lynne Gasaway Hill at the 2013 Southwest Teaching & Learning Conference, sponsored by and held at Texas A&M University-San Antonio on April 6, 2013. We are excited to welcome proposals for the 2013 Southwest Teaching & Learning Conference (SWTLC), sponsored by Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Our primary mission is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge about teaching and learning in theory as well as through classroom best practices. |
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I presented "Human Rights Language in The Troubles and in Post-Conflict Northern Ireland," at the 69th Annual Conference of the South Central Modern Language Association, "Death, Eros & the Literary Enterprise," which was held at the historic Sheraton Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, November 8 - 10, 2012.
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I was part of the team that developed and delivered the 2012 Lilly Fellows Program Summer Seminar, with the theme "Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland: Theory and Practice." We developed and delivered the course at the Corrymeela Centre in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland during July 9 - 28, 2012.
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The theme was "Conflict Transformation in Northern Ireland: Theory and Practice." The purpose of this trip was to provide graduate students an "on-the-ground" encounter with seasoned practitioners and world-class scholars experienced in the field of conflict resolution. The experiential learning trip was held June 24 - July 1, 2012.
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2012, 69th Annual Conference of the SCMLA
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2012, Corrymeela Centre, Northern Ireland. Pádraig Ó Tuama (left) and CRC chief executive Duncan Morrow.
2012, Corrymeela Centre, Northern Ireland. Andrew Hill (left) and CRC chief executive Duncan Morrow.
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2012, Faculty members from St. Mary's University meeting with Corrymeela Staff and Volunteers
2012, graduate students from St. Mary's University in session with Corrymeela Staff
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The St. Thomas More Society of Dallas 2011
On January 6, 2011, I presented to the St. Thomas More Society of Dallas about the work of Catholics and Protestants at the Corrymeela Peace Centre in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland. About the Society The St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Dallas, Texas, is open to Catholic lawyers, judges, public servants and officials active in the legal profession, and all individuals who are interested in the relationship between the Catholic faith and the law. The purpose of the Society is to encourage Catholic lawyers within the diocese of Dallas to live a Christian vocation by sanctifying their daily work. To that end, the Society sponsors the annual Red Mass, monthly meetings (September through May), social hours, continuing legal education, and other activities. Together, we ask God to bless, strengthen, and enlighten all servants of the law, and all people of faith, so that in solidarity and mutual trust we may achieve justice and freedom for society. For more information, Download a Brochure The goals of the Society, which were adopted by the Directors on June 22, 2010, are:
The Society is a charitable organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is led by a Board of Directors appointed by the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas. |
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"Being the Other" Theological Conference 2011The Irish Peace Centres
Theological Student Conference April 12th -14th, 2011 at the Armagh City Hotel As theological students and faith practitioners we are often expected to understand the place of the vulnerable or the ‘outcast’ in our communities. However what do our faith texts truly have to say about ‘the other’? How can we apply these lessons to our situation on the Island of Ireland? What’s this conference about? Under the theme of ‘Being the Other’ the conference will consider the question: “What resources are available within my faith’s texts and traditions for when I am the ‘other’?” There are 18 sponsored places available for this residential conference at which each participant will be invited to contribute a 1500 word paper addressing the question. The conference is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Travel costs will also be covered. What are the Outcomes? One of the main outcomes of this project will be that your essay will be peer reviewed and published in Irish Peace Centres Experiential Learning Papers series later in 2011. You also have the opportunity to expand your understanding of other theological approaches to contemporary issues. Contact: David McMillan - (0044) (0)7974663119 Patrick Kane - (0044) (0)7907155944 |
Summer Study Tour of St. Mary's University 20112011 Summer Study Tour of St. Mary's University
"The Northern Ireland trip took students on an educational journey into the multifarious field of conflict transformation. During the week in Northern Ireland, students encountered "lived" experiences of conflict transformation and were introduced to some of the core theories, strategies, and applications useful for transforming violent conflicts and cultivating reconciliation. The Corrymeala Centre in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland was the center of the trip. Day trips to Londonderry and Belfast rounded out the students' firsthand experience. A variety of groups visited Corrymeala to engage the students in discussion of the historical, religious, and societal implications of the civil strife and the measures underway to heal the wounds of a country and its citizens."         |
Irish Peace Centres International Summer School 2011Corrymeela Centre in Ballycastle was the setting for the Irish Peace Centres’ first International Summer School. The event was held from 1-4 August 2011 on the North Antrim coast and brought together academics and peace practitioners from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, USA, Israel, Palestine, South Africa and the rest of the UK.
The event ran a series of workshops throughout the course of four days which centred on the peace-building activity of the IPC consortium at local, regional and international levels. The workshops provided a comprehensive taster of the activities that the consortium rolls out in diverse communities, and captured the thematic areas of the consortium’s work including women and peace-building; ex-combatants, survivors, wider society and storytelling; theology and peace; interpersonal relationships and well-being. 2011 Irish Peace Centres
International Summer School Team Members: Paul Hutchinson, Paddy Logue, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Susan McEwen, Owen Donnelly, Alastair Little, Wilhem Verwoerd, Laura Stewart, Stephanie Burns, Bronagh Sharpe, and Andrew Hill. |
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The University of Dallas Ministry Conference 2009
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