Religion and health research

Lhunpo, a former Buddhist monk and frequent speaker at Hickman High School about Tibetan culture from his religious perspective, will speak about human rights issues in his home country on Nov. 10.

MU Professor Steven Starr will be the featured speaker for the Nov. 3 edition of the Noel P. Gist Brown Bag Seminar Series on international affairs. Starr, who has extensive expertise in advocacy efforts against nuclear war, will present evidence of the long-term environmental consequences of atomic warfare.

A study conducted by MU researchers and funded by the Center on Religion and Professions found empirical evidence suggesting both men and women gain health benefits from religious and spiritual support in their communities.

The Human Rights Commission for the City of Columbia accepts applications for funds allotted to programs furthering awareness and education of diversity and human rights issues by the city budget. Applications are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year.