Events Calendar

Join us for a continental breakfast, four “classes,” and an all-you-can-eat lunch in the cafeteria for $55!

The first 50 High School Juniors and Seniors to sign up will attend for free. Please spread the word. High School students must register in advance.

The Philosophy behind JD Vance, Project 2025, and the Rise of Christian Nationalism

This talk will critically examine the ideas that have reshaped conservatism in the United States and even acrossthe world, influencing a figure like JD Vance and the 2025 project and giving rise to Christian nationalism.

Matthew Meyer, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy

Climate Justice: Theory, Hurdles, and Opportunities

This course will explore what justice demands in the face of global climate change. We’ll identify the practical and political hurdles to realizing justice in this context and discuss daily opportunities for practicing climate justice.
Sarah Kenehan, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities

AI, Cybercrime, and Community Safety

This special lecture delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), cybercrime, and community safety, providing a comprehensive overview of how modern criminals leverage cutting-edge technologies to exploit vulnerabilities in our digital and physical worlds. This course is designed for students, community members, the elderly, and anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the importance of proactive safety measures. Individuals with computers will be able to participate in hands-on practices.
Sinchul Back, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Director of Cybercrime & Homeland Security Program

Advances in Rehabilitation Technology to Improve Human Mobility

Rehabilitation technology is a relatively new and expanding field that includes devices that may help people regain and improve function after injury or illness. Various systems, including robotics, virtual/augmented reality, and wearable sensors, will be discussed, with an overview of implications for motor learning and recovery.                                                                          Renée M. Hakim, P.T., Ph.D., Professor of Physical Therapy, Chairperson and Program Director, Boardcertifiedclinical specialist emeritus in neurologic physical therapy