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Christine Gettings
Asst Director, Kay Spiritual Life Ctr
Campus Ministries
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Christine Gettings is the Assistant Director in the Kay Spiritual Life Center and coordinates the interfaith community, as well as the Center's educational programs, including the signature Table Talk Lunch Series and Human Rights Defender Series. She has designed and facilitated trainings on Navigating Religious Differences in the Workplace and Solidarity into Action: Workshops on Effective Student Activism. As a member of the Alternative Break Committee, she has accompanied students to the Thailand-Burma border for an exposure trip on the Burmese democracy movement and to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland with students to study peacebuilding.
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Degrees
Master of Arts, International Affairs, American University; Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies, American University -
Favorite Spot on Campus:
Davenport Coffee Lounge
Languages Spoken:
French
Partnerships & Affiliations
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American University Staff Council
Elected Member and former Co-Chair (2007-2008)
Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities
Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
- Distinguished Staff Award from International Student & Scholars Services and Multicultural Affairs, 2009
- University Award, Alternative Break Program, 2009
- Alice Paul Award, 2007


