Distinguished Lecture
Tuesday, November 15
Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts
9:00am Continental Breakfast
9:30am Lecture
Sister Ann Willits, OP
For the fourth year, the "Founders' Week Distinguished Lecture" will be offered as an opportunity for us, a community of learners and scholars, to gain a better understanding of Catholic social teaching.
On Tuesday morning, November 15th, we shall welcome Sister Ann Willits, OP who is a member of the Dominican Sisters from Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. An author, poet and expert storyteller, Sister Ann incorporates many gifts into her ministry of full-time preaching.
The Title of the Lecture
Barry University: Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Hope
Focus of the Distinguished Lecture
Today's dualism has created an either/or culture. The divisions among us are not easily dissolved. We build walls not bridges. Where can we find civility, imagination and social healing? Wherever hope is offered and truth is practiced. We name that place Barry. The lecture will explore both the inheritance and the invitation found within the Dominican tradition at Barry University. Three questions will be offered for consideration:
- What hope is there in paradox?
- Is Barry a contemplative institution?
- What holds Barry together?
Students, faculty & staff are invited to continue the dialogue with our Distinguished Lecturer Sister Ann Willits, OP. at round table discussions. Attendance at the morning lecture is not required in order to attend the roundtable discussions.
Roundtable discussions with Sister Ann Willits, OP will take place in Andreas 111 at 1:00 PM. Coffee & cookies will be served.
