Speaker

2007-2008 Thomas and Albert J. Shipka Speakers Series

Fall Speaker: Dr. John Haught, Georgetown University

God and Darwin: Are They Reconcilable?
October 9, 2007, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center
Free and open to the public.

John F. Haught (Ph. D. Catholic University, 1970), is Senior Fellow,
Science & Religion, Woodstock Theological Center, Georgetown
University. He was formerly Chair and Professor in the Department of
Theology at Georgetown University (1970-2005). His area of
specialization is systematic theology, with a particular interest in
issues pertaining to science, cosmology, evolution, ecology, and
religion. He is the author of the following books:

♦ Christianity and Science
♦ Is Nature Enough? Meaning and Truth in the Age of Science
♦ Purpose, Evolution and the Meaning of Life
♦ Deeper Than Darwin: the Prospects for Religion in the Age of Evolution

Guest Speaker: Alex Lindsay, Monday, April 9, 2007

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Presents: Alex Lindsay

Online Media Production Primer

With the release of AppleTV, the online video revolution is upon us! This new medium, building for the past few years, is about to reach a white hot growth curve. For the last 5 years, Alex Lindsay and the Pixel Corps have been experimenting with online video and now produce over 15 shows for 4 online networks.

Part 1: Alex will talk about what's working and not working in the market, who's buying content and why, budgets, and production processes. He will also talk about some of the exciting developments in prosumer cameras and how to get the most out them.

Part 2: Designing a Business with both Business and People considered - Alex Lindsay will talk about the design of the Pixel Corps, a Guild of Content Creators and how creating a company that both makes money and makes a difference is not only possible but preferable.

When: Monday, April 9, 2007

Where: Jones Room, 2nd Floor Kilcawley Center

Time: 12 Noon – 1 PM

Alex Lindsay has been involved in computer graphics for nearly 20 years. He has extensive experience in digital production including print, real-time graphics, multimedia titles, forensic animation, television, and film. He spent several years on the production of Star Wars: Episode 1 (at JAK Films and then at Industrial Light and Magic). Alex has taught at the Academy of Art and at the San Francisco State Multimedia Studies Programs. He writes for 3D Magazine, 3D World, and Post and is a regular guest on TechTV.