This lecture is entitled Michelangelo's Women: Feminine Genius in the Frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.

It was presented by Elizabeth Lev of Duquesne University on November 17, 2021, at the University of Chicago's Social Sciences Building.

Michelangelo's Women: Feminine Genius in the Frescoes of the Sistine Chapel

This lecture is entitled A Conversation on Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of the Intellectual Life.

It was presented by Zena Hitz of St John's College and Erin Walsh of the Universty of Chicago on February 2, 2022, at the University of Chicago's Swift Hall.

A Conversation on Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of the Intellectual Life

This lecture is entitled Rethinking Economic Inequality: a Theological Perspective.

It was presented by Mary Hirschfeld of the University of Notre Dame and followed by response from Amir Sufi of the Booth School of Business on March 30, 2023, at the University of Chicago.

Rethinking Economic Inequality: a Theological Perspective

This lecture is entitled America's Real Sister Act: The Hidden History of Black Catholic Nuns in the United States.

It was presented by Shannen Dee Williams of the University of Dayton on April 27, 2023, at the University of Chicago's Swift Hall.

America's Real Sister Act: The Hidden History of Black Catholic Nuns in the United States

This lecture is entitled A Symposium on Gratitude, Creation, and the Technological Mindset.

It was presented by Melanie Barrett of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Matthew Crawford of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, and Mark Shiffman of Saint Patrick's Seminary & University on October 11, 2024, at the Social Sciences Tea Room at the University of Chicago.

A Symposium on Gratitude, Creation, and the Technological Mindset

This lecture is entitled Technology, Liturgy, and the Work of Human Hands.

It was presented by Jeffrey P. Bishop of St. Louis University on November 14, 2024, at Loyola Academy.

Technology, Liturgy, and the Work of Human Hands

This lecture is entitled "A Catholic Vision of Art: Beauty – The Highway to God." It was delivered by Sarah Crow of Xavier University on May 14th, 2025, at the Ruth Lake Country Club

A Catholic Vision of Art: Beauty – The Highway to God

This lecture is entitled "Christianity, Culture, and Sport: From Play to Virtue." It was delivered by Clark Power of the University of Notre Dame on April 24th, 2025, at the Butterfield Country Club.

Christianity, Culture, and Sport: From Play to Virtue

This lecture is entitled "What Can We Say About God? An Interview with David Novak on God-Talk." It features Rabbi David Novak of the University of Toronto and Melanie Barrett of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and was presented on May 9th, 2025, at the University Club of Chicago

What Can We Say About God? An Interview with David Novak on God-Talk

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