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We would like to thank and recognize the many contributions of the following individuals whose appointments in the Wesley Center have ended:

Herbert Perkins
Antiracism Study-Dialogue Circle (ASDIC) Program Coordinator

Herbert Perkins came to Hamline in 2003 as director of the Theological Exploration of Vocation Program (TEVP) and visiting professor of vocation. Most recently, Herb served as ASDIC Program Coordinator in the Wesley Center and Associate Professer in the Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching (CEUT). He taught courses in the Social Justice Program and the Sociology Department while also pursuing a divinity degree at United Theological Seminary. Herb is creator of the Antiracism Study-Dialogue Circle (ASDIC) program and trains antiracism workshop leaders. For most of his professional career, he has worked in higher education as teacher or administrator in the social sciences, contextual theology, and intercultural studies.

Margery Otto
Wesley Center Fellow, 2005-2007

Margery Otto is a lawyer (JD, Columbia University School of Law) who left private practice for antiracism work and social justice activism. She is active in legislative lobbying and efforts to preserve sacred sites. She is also volunteer coordinator for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre. At Hamline, Margery worked with the Wesley Center Scholars and classes in law and social justice. She co-facilitates the ASDIC progam.

Jean Greenwood
Wesley Center Fellow, 2005-2007

Jean Greenwood is a Presbyterian minister, a spiritual director, and freelance trainer. She teaches at the University of Minnesota and United Theological Seminary on conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative justice. At Hamline, Jean applied her expertise in environmental issues, peacemaking, and inter-faith dialogue to her work on faculty development and classroom presentations, both in CLA and Law.

Don Christensen
Wesley Center Fellow, 2005-2007

Don Christensen is a minister in the United Church of Christ, an activist, and an educator (PhD, International College, Los Angeles). He has served as a human rights observer with the World Council of Churches in Israel and Palestine. He is also regional coordinator for the Fellowship of Reconciliation. At Hamline, Don co-facilitated the Wesley Center Scholars, gives classroom presentations, and mentors student groups.

 
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