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A Poem in Memory of Bob Detweiler

A Poem in Memory of Bob Detweiler

The ILA (Graduate Institute of the Liberal Arts at Emory University) has offered to honor Bob Detweiler by permanently naming one of their seminar rooms after him. Donations may be sent to: Emory University In memory of Dr. Robert Detweiler Attn: Jeffrey Prince Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations for Emory College Arts & Sciences Development 825 Houston Mill Road, Ste. 102 jprince @ emory.edu 404-727-4494 (Office) 404-217-2778 (Cell) 404-727-1805 (Fax) The Emory Report will also have an article…

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Bob Detweiler’s Obituary in the AJC

Bob Detweiler’s Obituary in the AJC

I got the notice of Bob Detweiler’s obituary just as I finished the first draft of the poem I’m going to read at the memorial service on Saturday morning. Yes, he treated each one of us as a peer, and brought out every speck of brilliance and humor that we had in us. The twinkly eyes seem to have been appreciated by all. ST. SIMONS ISLAND Robert Detweiler, 76, treated students as his peers By KIRSTEN TAGAMI The Atlanta Journal-Constitution…

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Memorial for Robert Detweiler

Memorial for Robert Detweiler

There will be a memorial service for Bob Detweiler at the Cannon Chapel (directions) at Emory University in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10:00 a.m. Mark Ledbetter will conduct the service. Friends of Bob Detweiler, please pass it on. An obituary was submitted to the AJC today with this information. I didn’t know that his middle name was “Clemmer.” ROBERT CLEMMER DETWEILER, 76, of St. Simons Island died Sunday. The body will be cremated. Memorial service plans will…

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Robert Detweiler – Rest in Peace

Robert Detweiler – Rest in Peace

I have just received the news that Robert Detweiler died at his home on St. Simon’s Island yesterday. Bob Detweiler was the reason that I moved to Atlanta. He was my original dissertation director at Emory and became a dear dear friend. I am without words right now. It’s just sinking in. So for now – only – Be at peace, Bob. Your work is done.

Robert Detweiler Heilbrun Fellow

Robert Detweiler Heilbrun Fellow

Each fall, the Emory Emeritus College holds a formal reception to honor the year’s recipients of the Alfred B. Heilbrun Jr. Distinguished Emeritus Fellowship. After an independent committee review of applications, two fellowships are awarded to emeritus faculty in the Arts and Sciences. The reception provides the opportunity to honor the recipients’ continuing research and scholarship beyond retirement. I was very pleased to represent Emeritus Professor Robert Detweiler at the Emory Heilbrun Awards Reception on Thursday. Professor Detweiler (my original…

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Abuse of Patriot Act Again

Abuse of Patriot Act Again

Abuse of the Patriot Act – Professor Tariq Ramadan I am a member of the American Academy of Religion, and have been since at least 1990 (maybe earlier). The American Academy of Religion (AAR) is the major scholarly society and professional association of scholars and teachers in religion. With 10,000 members, the Academy fosters excellence in research and teaching in the field and contributes to the broad public understanding of religion and religions. The AAR publishes the flagship scholarly journal…

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