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NY TIMES RELIGION COLUMNIST PETER STEINFELS
TO DELIVER FOUNDER’S DAY LECTURE AT
THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE

NEW ROCHELLE, NY, October 16, 2008 -- On Thursday, October 23, 2008, CNR will host a lecture by noted New York Times religion columnist Peter Steinfels. Steinfels, co-Director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture, will speak about “Moral and Social Justice Considerations of What’s at Stake in the Upcoming Election.” The lecture will take place at 7:00 p.m. in Romita Auditorium on CNR’s Main Campus at 29 Castle Place in New Rochelle

The evening lecture is part of CNR’s annual Founder’s Day celebration, which begins with a morning Mass followed by the Presidential Luncheon for members of the entire College Community. During the luncheon, the College will recognize one student from each of the College’s four schools who best embodies the Ursuline philosophy of Serviam (I will serve). Inaugurated by the Ursuline Institute and now continued by the College, the Serviam Award highlights extraordinary volunteer service to family, church, school, community, and society.

Steinfels, a Roman Catholic, is a journalist and educator best known for his writings on religious topics.  A native of Chicago, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University and a doctorate in European history from Columbia University. Steinfels has authored numerous books, including The Neoconservatives: The Men Who Are Changing America's Politics and A People Adrift: The Crisis of the Roman Catholic Church in America. His column, "Beliefs," appears in the New York Times.

In response to Steinfels lecture, on Tuesday, October 28, at 7 p.m., the College will present a Panel Discussion “Further Considerations of What’s at Stake in the Upcoming Election” featuring a distinguished panel of CNR faculty and administrators.