Please direct question to Case Bell at case_bell@friends.edu or visit the Office of Inclusion and International Services in 004 Lower Casado
What is Philos?
In John 15:13, Jesus says, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” The Greek word for “Friends” used in John 15:13 is the word “Philos.” This is not your typical kind of friendship or acquaintance. Philos are unique friendships that are based in love, community, loyalty, and reciprocity. Philos are the kind of friends you call and you know they’ll answer. Philos are the kind of friends that you know will always support you through anything, and they know that you will always support them. The Week of Philos is a week at Friends University where we set aside time to focus on exemplifying what it means to be in community at Friends, to support and love one another, and to bring people together.
Schedule of Events
Freddy’s Common Threads
What? Starting Monday, September 29th, Edmund Stanley Library will be offering an interactive display called “Freddy’s Common Threads” where students are invited to take part in creating a work of art as a community that showcases many ways that we are connected in our hopes and dreams.
When? All week long
Where? Edmund Stanley Library
SLC Eligible? No.
Campus Prayer Walk
What? This event marks the beginning of the Week of Philos campus community event. Join Campus Ministries for a prayer walk around campus to celebrate and pray for the Friends University community!
When? Tuesday, September 30th from 5:40 – 7pm
Where? Rose Window Plaza
SLC Eligible? Yes!
Fall Festivals Around the World
What? Join us on Tuesday, September 30 from 7:30–9:00 PM in Lower Casado for a celebration of fall traditions from across the globe! Explore interactive booths showcasing favorite autumn festivals, complete with unique customs, food, and activities that highlight the season’s beauty and diversity. Come learn, experience, and enjoy how different cultures welcome fall.
When? Tuesday, October 30th from 7:30 – 9pm
Where? Lower Casado
SLC Eligible? No.
Friendship Field Day
What? This event is an opportunity to get to know the students of Friendship Fields and provide for them a fun time of activities and community. We will be painting pumpkins with the students of Friendship Fields. Anyone who wishes to volunteer should contact Allen Eberwein at allen_eberwein@friends.edu or Dr. Cindy McGilvrey at cynthia_mcgilvrey@friends.edu.
When? Wednesday, October 1st from 4 – 5pm
Where? Rose Window Plaza
SLC Eligible? No.
Special Chapel Speaker: Steve Campbell
What? Join us for a special chapel speaker from Columbus Dream Center Pastor and Founder, Steve Campbell
When? Thursday, October 2nd from 11 – 12pm
Where? Alumni Auditorium
SLC Eligible? Yes! (Chapel credit)
Flags Of Friends
What? Win prizes by competing in a competition of flag knowledge! Did you know we have over 100 international students at Friends University this semester? And they come from a wide variety of countries, each with their own flag! Test your knowledge of the flags of the Friends International Students by taking the flashcard quiz! Find Case Bell on Thursday, October 2nd before and after chapel and see how many flags you know!
When? Thursday, October 2nd from 10:30am – 12pm
Where? Davis Hall, 3rd Floor outside of Alumni Auditorium
SLC Eligible? No.
Philos Jubilee
What? Party time! Join us for a community celebration of all that makes us unique and a community with live music, dancing, food trucks, and more! You won’t want to miss it!
When? Friday, October 3rd from 6 – 8pm
Where? Casado Campus Center McKay Gym
SLC Eligible? No
Opportunities for Partnership
During this week, the Friends community will be invited to come together with opportunities to revel in our unity and commitment to one another while at the same time celebrating the things that make us different. The vision for this week is that events will not just come from just a few areas of campus, but that many departments, organizations, and teams will want to participate in some way. That may look like planning an event, using the theme of “Philos” in pre-existing activities, or just organized participation. Please consider this is your personal invitation, we would love to partner with you on this. If you, as an individual or a member of a club, team, organization, or department on campus, would like to host an event or find a place a plug in, please contact us! Our office is more than happy to help with financial and administrative resources for Week of Philos events.
For more information on participating, you can contact Case Bell at Case_Bell@Friends.Edu.