All faculty and staff are invited to a lecture on the diversity of spirituality among faculty presented by Jennifer A. Lindholm, special assistant to the vice provost for undergraduate education at UCLA, following her Student Affairs Leadership Workshop earlier in the day. The lecture begins at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 9, in the Holy […]
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Pre-Show Reception and Panel for “Scenes and Revelations”
All ticket holders are invited to enjoy complimentary wine and cheese while listening to a panel of campus experts highlight production details and illuminate important themes prior to the Saturday, October 4 performance of “Scenes and Revelations.” The pre-show reception and panel begins at 6:30 p.m. in Mago Hunt Lobby. Questions may be directed to […]
2014 Zahm Lecture Features Fr. Kevin Grove, C.S.C.
The 2014 Zahm Lecture in American Catholic Education will take place on Thursday, September 11, at 7:15 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Rev. Kevin G. Grove, C.S.C., will present “Memory, Desire and Searching for God.” His lecture is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public; refreshments will be served. The Zahm Lecture serves […]
Thirst Friday Gathering, Sept. 12
Join staff and faculty colleagues from all over the campus at the year’s first Thirst Friday social on Friday, September 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in the Garaventa Center. Come for 10 minutes or two hours to enjoy convivial conversations, one of the best balconies on campus, sodas, wine, and surprise treats that have […]
Fr. Charlie, Karen Eifler Lecture, April 7
Garaventa Center co-directors Rev. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C, and Karen Eifler will present “Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: Words, Music, and Image,” on Monday, April 7, at 4 p.m., in the Holy Cross Lounge on the third floor of Franz Hall. Their lecture follows presentation of the 2014 Garaventa Center high school essay contest awards. […]
Spirituality Of Administration Workshop, April 11
The Garaventa Center will present a workshop, “Spirituality of Administration,” on Friday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons executive boardroom. The workshop will be conducted by Ann Garrido with the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis. Her presentation looks at the spirituality of administration and the pursuit of […]
Reception, Panel Discussion For “Cymbeline,” April 12
Drawing on the gifts of our faculty, the Garaventa Center will host a wine and cheese reception prior to the April 12 performance of Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. A panel featuring the show’s designer and UP faculty members will illuminate surprising dimensions of the play and will […]
Bringing Eyes of Faith To Film: “Thor,” March 25
The Bringing Eyes of Faith to Film Series will present “Thor: The Dark World” on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 006. Hosts Karen Eifler and Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C. use the series to illuminate unexpected themes of grace and redemption in popular contemporary movies. In “Thor: The Dark World,” when […]
Lenten Prayer Opportunity: Visio Divina
For all who would like to step outside the frenzy of daily life for an opportunity to pray and contemplate in an ancient way, here’s your chance. This Lent, the Garaventa Center and campus ministry are teaming to offer Visio Divina in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Visio Divina has its roots in monastic […]
Barbara Harff Lecture, “A Murderous Century,” March 20
The Garaventa Center will present “A Murderous Century: The Detection, Explanation, and Prevention of Genocide,” a lecture by Barbara Harff, on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. The presentation is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Harff is professor emerita of political science at the U.S. […]