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ChatGPT and the Foolishness of Speech
Jan 13
ChatGPT and the Foolishness of Speech

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. Jane Sloan Peters (University of Mount Saint Vincent)

Red Shoe Room, Prince Center

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Aquinas' Metaphysics of the Soul
Oct 9
Aquinas' Metaphysics of the Soul

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Fr. Raphael Mary Salzillo, O.P. (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology)

NSB 4211

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Church and Modern Science: Understanding and Correcting Models of Conflict
May 7
The Church and Modern Science: Understanding and Correcting Models of Conflict

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. Christopher (University of Notre Dame)

Location TBA

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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On Evolution and Faith
Apr 2
On Evolution and Faith

University of California, San Diego

a lecture by Tomas Bogardus (Pepperdine College)

Red Shoe Room (Price Center)

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The Boundaries of Humanity: Humans, Animals, and Machines
Mar 4
The Boundaries of Humanity: Humans, Animals, and Machines

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. William Hurlbut (Stanford University)

NSB 4211

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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George Lemaitre, the Big Bang, and Being a Catholic Scientist
Feb 14
George Lemaitre, the Big Bang, and Being a Catholic Scientist

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. Jonathan Lunine (Cornell University)

Green Table Room

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Is Free Will an Illusion
Jan 24
Is Free Will an Illusion

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Fr. Stephen Brock (Pontifical University of the Holy Cross)

NSB 4211

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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The First Theologians: Who were the Church Fathers and Why do they Matter?
Nov 29
The First Theologians: Who were the Church Fathers and Why do they Matter?

University of California, San Diego

A lecture by Prof. Matthew Thomas (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology)

Location TBA

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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OTHER EVENTS

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Aquinas & Liturgical Tradition | An Intellectual Retreat for Ireland
Jun 17
Aquinas & Liturgical Tradition | An Intellectual Retreat for Ireland

Glencomeragh House | Co. Tipperary, Ireland

With Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P. (Dominican House of Studies) and Fr. Conor McDonough, O.P. (Univeristy of Galway)

For current university students in Ireland

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Corpus Christi | An Intellectual Retreat for the UK
Jun 20
Corpus Christi | An Intellectual Retreat for the UK

Stonyhurst College | Clitheroe, England

With Fr. Innocent Smith, O.P and Fr. Matthew Jarvis, O.P.

For current university students in the UK

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Ascending the Heights of Wisdom | VERITAS
Jun 27
Ascending the Heights of Wisdom | VERITAS

Dominican House of Studies | Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, June 25 - Sunday, June 29, 2025

At this expanded Student Leadership Conference, we will be welcoming our TI Campus Chapter Leaders to Washington, D.C. TI members, speakers, alumni, and others are invited to join the chapter leaders for the final days of the conference.

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