Center for Dominican Studies

2022-2023 Events

91影视's Center for Dominican Studies hosts a wide range of events throughout the year for students, faculty, staff and the general public. These events include Common Core seminars, Celebrations of Dominican Saints Feast Day lectures, its annual Center for Dominican Studies Luncheon series and more!

What is Our Call to Justice and Peace?

All seminars will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Colonial Room

Leo Madden

Thursday, September 8

鈥淩eflections on Justice from the Biblical Tradition: From Lex Talionis to the Law of the Spirit鈥

Colonial Room, Sansbury Hall
Leo Madden, S.T.D., S.S.L., S.T.B.|  Associate Professor of Theology, 91影视 

 

Jeremy Glazier

Thursday, September 22

鈥淧oetic Justice: Socially Conscious Poetry from the American Revolution to Amanda Gorman鈥

Colonial Room, Sansbury Hall
Jeremy Glazier, MFA | Professor of English, 91影视 

 

Ron Carstens

Thursday, October 6

"Is Justice Possible?"
Colonial Room, Sansbury Hall

Ron Carstens, Ph.D. | Professor of Political Science

 

Profile photos of Kelsey Squire, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of English, 91影视 Katie Gorman-Ezell., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor of Social Work, Capital University Emily Phillips, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, 91影视 Anjel Stough-Hunter, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of Sociology, 91影视

Thursday, October 20

鈥淐oping with the Call to Justice: Tools for Working with and for Justice鈥

Colonial Room, Sansbury Hall

Kelsey Squire, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of English, 91影视  
Katie Gorman-Ezell., Ph.D. |  Assistant Professor of Social Work, Capital University  
Emily Phillips, Ph.D. |  Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, 91影视  
Anjel Stough-Hunter, Ph.D. |  Associate Professor of Sociology, 91影视 

St. Albert the Great Lecture

Nov. 16, 2022 | 11 a.m. - Noon
Matesich Theatre, Erskine Hall

Join us to hear Sr. Sharon Zayac, OP, present this year's St. Albert the Great Lecture. Mass will be celebrated in Matesich Theatre immediately following the lecture. All are welcome.

St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture

 Jan 26, 2023 | 11 a.m. 鈥 Noon
Matesich Theatre

Join us to hear Sr. Marcelline Koch, OP, present this year's St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture. Mass will be celebrated in Matesich Theatre immediately following the lecture. All are welcome.

St. Catherine of Siena Lecture

Apr 19, 2023 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Colonial Room, Sansbury Hall

 3:30PM 鈥 4:30PM

Join us to hear from Sr. Joan Wolf who will present this year's St. Catherine of Siena Lecture "Opening Ourselves to Catherine's Mind and Spirit." All are welcome.

Journeying to a New Life

All events of this four-part Lenten Luncheon series will take place from noon - 1 p.m. in Erskine Hall's St. Catherine of Siena Room. Seating is limited; to reserve your seat and lunch for each session, contact Sr. Diane Traffas, OP at traffasd@ohiodominican.edu or 614-251-4722.

Wednesday, March 1
"A Pilgrim's Journey on the Camino"
Speaker: Elizabeth Gleason
 

Wednesday, March 15
"The Journey to Zero Waste"
Speaker: Mark Sigrist
 

Wednesday, March 22
"Journey of Empathy for Oppressed Students"
Speaker: Dan Little, Ph.D.

Wednesday, March 29
"Walking in Rhythm with Earth's Community"
Speaker: Theresa Schell
 

 

 

Event Archives

Looking for an event you may have missed or want to revisit? Browse the archives below for information and video links.

Core Lecture Series

Sept. 9, 2021
Core Lecture Series: 鈥淭he Common Good and the Early Christian Community鈥
Leo Madden, STD, Associate Professor of Theology
 

Sept. 23, 2021
Core Lecture Series: 鈥淭ackling Climate Change for the Global Common Good鈥
Daniel Little, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry
 

Oct. 7, 2021
Core Lecture Series: 鈥淔rom Sunflower Seeds to Sugar: The Role of the Common Good in Contemporary Art鈥
Janette Knowles, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Art
 

Oct. 21, 2021
Core Lecture Series: 鈥淐riminal Justice and the Common Good鈥
Sonya Goshe, Ph.D., Assistant Profess of Criminal Justice
 

Nov. 4, 2021
Core Lecture Series: 鈥淪tepping Up for the Common Good鈥
Shaye Belcon, MSW, Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator
 

Celebration of Dominican Saints

Nov. 17, 2021
St. Albert the Great Lecture | 鈥淲ise as an Owl鈥
Blake Mathys, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Environmental Science
 

January 27, 2022
St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture
Sr. Joan Franks, OP, Ph.D. | Dominican Sister of Peace  

April 21, 2022
St. Catherine of Siena Lecture
Ron Carstens, Ph.D. | Professor of Political Science
 

Hearts Burning for Justice: A Lenten Luncheon Series

March 16, 2022
"Responding to the Cry of the Poor and Vulnerable"
Fr. Michael Hartge
 

March 23, 2022

"Responding to the Cry of the Earth"
Fr. Adam Streitenberger
 

March 30, 2022
"Responding to the Cry of Migrants and Refugees"
Fr. Vincent Nguyen
 

April 6, 2022
"Responding to the Cry of the Sick and Dying"
Fr. Sean Dooley
 

"What Does it Mean to be Human?鈥 Seminar Series Schedule

Oct. 22, 2020
鈥淲hat Does it Mean to be Human in a Capitalistic Society?鈥

Presenter: TJ Eveland, Ph.D., Director Graduate Programs in Business
 

Oct. 8, 2020 | 鈥淲hat Does it Mean to be Human in Great Literature?鈥
Presenter: Martin Brick, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
 

Sept. 24, 2020 | A Psychological Perspective of What it Means to be Human
Presenter: John Marazita, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
 

Sept. 10, 2020 | 鈥淲hat Does it Mean to be Human? A Panel Presentation鈥
Presenters: Robert Parks, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology; Matthew Ponesse, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History; Lawrence Masek, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy; and Jessica Hall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology

Dominican Saints Lecture Series

April 22, 2021: St. Catherine of Sienna Lecture
鈥淎 Voice of Reform for our Challenged and Challenging Times鈥
Presenter: Br. Mickey McGrath, OSFS, artist, author and storyteller
Event Details:
This event took place via Zoom and was livestreamed in Matesich Theatre (2nd floor, Erskine Hall).

Jan. 28, 2021: St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture
鈥淟ove and Justice in Aquinas and Our Lives鈥
Presenter: Robert Gervasi, Ph.D., President of 91影视
 

Nov. 11, 2020: St. Albert the Great Lecture
鈥淚nterdisciplinary Scientific Inquiry: At the Interface of Chemistry and Art鈥
Presenter: Dr. Joan Esson, Professor of Chemistry at Otterbein University
 

2019-2020 Seminars on Truth

  • Sept. 12, 2019 鈥 鈥淭ruth in the Disciplines: A Variety of Perspectives鈥; Moderator: Michael Dougherty, Ph.D., Sr. Ruth Caspar Chair in Philosophy. Panelist includes: Marlissa Stauffer, Ph.D., Nicole Powell, Ph.D., Brian Besong, Ph.D., and Brad Nelson, Ph.D.


  • Sept. 26, 2019 鈥 鈥淭he Truth about Labeling: Advocating for Inclusion鈥; Presenter: Presenter: Kristall Day, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education.

  • Oct. 10, 2019 鈥"The Truth about Generation Z: Developing a Broader Appreciation of Today's Student"; Presenter: Natalie Kompa, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Public Relations & Marketing Communications.

  • Oct. 24, 2019 鈥"Truth in the Marketplace: From Socrates to Social Media"; Presenter: Robert Gervasi, Ph.D., President of Ohio Dominican.

  • Nov. 7, 2019 鈥"St. John's Henry Newman's Search for Truth"; Presenter: Leo Madden, S.T.D., Associate Professor of Theology

2019-2020 Lecture Series 鈥 The Dominican Call: To Be Authentic

  • Oct. 9, 2019 鈥 鈥淧rayer & Contemplation: In a New Light鈥
    Speaker: Sr. Mary Otho Ballard, OP


  • Nov. 6, 2019 鈥 鈥淪tudy: Dominican Love of Truth鈥
    Speaker: Sr. JoAnn Hohenbrink, OP, Ph.D.

Common Core Fall Seminars 2018-19 (Justice)

Justice and Global Poverty: Hearing the Cries of the Poor
Ronald Carstens, Ph.D.
Sept. 13, 2018
 

Justice for Immigrants: I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me
Julie Hart, Ph.D., Rev. Joel Miller, Joseph Mas, Dr. Austin Kocher & Edit Espinal
Sept. 27, 2018
 

Women, the Heartbeat of Society
Imali Abala, Ph.D., Virginia McCormack, Ed.D., Kelsey Squire, Ph.D. & Anjel Stough-Hunter, Ph.D.
Oct. 11, 2018
 

The Racial Divide
John Grant, Ph.D. and Helen McKinley
Oct. 25, 2018
 


Dominican Saints 2018-19

St. Albert the Great Lecture - New Strategies for Targeting Cancer: Shining Light on Transition Metal Complexes
Claudia Turro, Ph.D.
Nov. 14, 2018

St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture - Light Out of Darkness: Dominican Stories of Justice
Sr. Kathleen McManus, OP
Jan. 24, 2019


St. Catherine of Siena Lecture - Justice - Seeing Catherine Through Contemporary Eyes
Sr. Megan McElroy, OP, D.Min.
April, 25, 2019


Hearts Burning for Justice Lecture Series

I was Captive and You Ransomed Me
Sr. Mary Joel Campbell, OP
Oct. 10, 2018


I was Homeless and You Sheltered Me
Sr. Nadine Buchanan, OP
Nov. 7, 2018

I Am the Light of the World
Sr. Carol Ann Spencer, OP
Dec. 6, 2018

I Am the Light of the World
Sr. Carol Ann Spencer, OP
Dec. 12, 2018

I was in Prison and You Visited Me
Sr. Germaine Conroy, OP
Jan. 16, 2019


I was Marginalized and You Came to Me
Sr. Margie Davis, OP and Sisters of Peace Associate Amy Thomas
Feb. 13, 2019

Common Core Series: The Common Good

"The Theology of the Common Good"
Presenter: Leo Madden, S.T.D.
Event date: September 14, 2017

"Building Bridges that Unite Us in Health Care"
Presenter: Shonna Riedlinger, M.MSc. 
Event Date: September 28, 2017

"Preserving the Environment Benefits Everyone"
Presenter: Blake Mathys, Ph.D.
Event Date: October 12, 2017

"An Educator鈥檚 Perspective on the Complexities of Servicing the Common Good through Education"
Presenter: Marlissa Stauffer, Ph.D.
Event Date: October 26, 2017

2017-2018 Dominican Feasts Lectures

St. Albert the Great Lecture
"Interaction of Light with the DNA"
Presenter: Bern Kohler, Ph.D. | Professor of Chemistry, The Ohio State University 
Event date: November 15, 2017

St. Thomas Aquinas Convocation
"The Common Good According to Aquinas: God on Good and Evil"
Presenter: Rev. Brian Davies, OP | Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University
Event date: January 25, 2018

Behold the Inheritance 2017-18

Where鈥檚 the Bathroom?
Sr. Barbara Kane
Oct. 11, 2017

Mercy in the Streets
Sr. Nadine Buchanan, OP
Nov. 8, 2017

Advent 鈥 A Time of Joyful Anticipation
Sr. Louis Mary Passeri, OP
Dec. 6, 2017

Mission Across Miles
Sr. Doris Regan, OP
Jan. 17, 2018

Welcome Into Courage
Sr. Rosemary Loomis, OP
Feb. 7, 2018

Lent 鈥 A Time to Focus Discipleship 1
Sr. Carol Ann Spencer, OP
Feb. 21, 2018

Lent 鈥 A Time to Focus Discipleship 2
Sr. Carol Ann Spencer, OP
Feb. 28, 2018

Lent 鈥 A Time to Focus Discipleship 3
Sr. Carol Ann Spencer, OP
March 7, 2018

Art 鈥 A Special Time to Preach
Sr. Thoma Swanson
April 11, 2018

Common Core lectures (Being Human)

鈥淭he Impact of our Criminal Justice System of Human Beings鈥
Dr. Chenelle Jones
Sept. 29, 2016

鈥淭he Changing Politics of Trust鈥
Dr. Ronald Carstens
Oct. 13, 2016
 

鈥淟audato Si: toward a Human Environment鈥
Dr. Ronald Carstens
Nov. 16, 2016
 


Dominican Saints Lectures

St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture
鈥淰irtues, Reasons and Causes: The Fullness of Action in Thomas Aquinas鈥
Rev. John D. Corbett, OP, Ph.D.
Jan. 26, 2017

St. Catherine of Siena Lecture
Sr. Patricia Twohill, OP
April 6, 2017

St. Catherine of Siena
鈥淐atherine of Siena and the Jubilee Year of Mercy鈥
Sr. Mary Ann Fatula, OP, Ph.D.
April 7, 2016
 

 

St. Albert the Great Lecture

  • "Energy, Environment and Chemistry" Presenter: Umit Ozkan, Ph.D.
    Event Date: November 11, 2015 (no video available)

St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture

  • Presenter: Sister Barbara Reid, O.P., Ph.D.
    Event Date: January 28, 2016

St. Catherine of Sienna Lecture

  • Presenter: Sister Mary Ann Fatula, O.P., Ph.D.
    Event Date: April 7, 2016

Fall Lecture Series: Seeking Truth

  • "Seeking Truth: Truth in Science"
    Presenter: Becky Graham, Ph.D.
    Event date: October 15, 2015
  • "Seeking Truth: Truth in Sports"
    Presenter: James Strode, Ph.D. 
    Event Date: October 29, 2015
  • "Seeking Truth: Truth in the World of the Internet"
    Presenter: Timothy Walker, Ph.D.
    Event Date: November 5, 2015

The Vatican Prophecies

  • Presenter: John Thavis, Journalist and Author of "The Vatican Prophecies:  Investigating Supernatural Signs, Apparitions, and Miracles in the Modern Age"

Francis at the Vatican: A Pope for Our Times

  • Presenter: David Willey, BBC Vatican correspondent and author.

 

St. Catherine of Siena Lecture

  • Presenter: Perry Cahill, Ph.D., Professor of Theology and Academic Dean of the School of Theology for the Pontifical College Josephinum

St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture

  • Presenter: Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., S.T.L., Ph.D., President of Providence College

Fall Lecture Series: The Common Good

  • "The Common Good in the Arts & Media"
    Presenter: Ann Hall, Ph.D., 91影视 professor of English 
  • "The Common Good & American Political Thought"
    Presenter: Kathleen Riley, Ph.D., 91影视 professor of History 
  • "The Common Good & Historical Challenges"
    Presenter: Matthew Ponesse, Ph.D., 91影视 associate professor of History
  • "The Common Good & the Global Community"
    Presenter: Sr. Teresa Tuite, O.P.

 

  • "Practicing Non-Violence in a World of War"
    Speaker: Father John Dear

St. Catherine of Siena Lectures

  • "What We Have Seen, Heard & Touched with Our Hands"
    Presenter: Father Brian Pierce, O.P.
  • "The Death Penalty in Our Penal System"
    Presenters: Father Neil Kookoothe and Joe D'Ambrosio 
  • "Immigration"
    Presenters: Anton Flores and Eduardo Samaniego 

St. Thomas Aquinas Lectures

  • "Reflections on Earth Justice: That We Might Live"
    Presenters: Sister Sharon Zayac, O.P., Director of Jubilee Farm
  • "Decoding the Vatican: Insights into All Things Vatican"
    Presenter: John Thavis

Spirituality Series

  • "Spirituality in the Marketplace: Is it Possible?"
    Panelists: Dr. Julie Hart, 91影视 Associate Professor of Sociology; Dr. Ann Hall, 91影视 Professor of English; Jonathan Beshears, 91影视 Senior Accounting & Finance Major
  • "Dominican Spirituality: How is it Unique?"
    Presenter: Jay Jackson, M.A., O.P.A., 91影视 Adjunct Professor of Theology
  • "Spirituality Only on Sundays: Is That All There Is?"
    Presenter: Sister Louis Mary Passeri, O.P., M.A., Dominican Sister of Peace 
  • "Spiritual but Not Religious: What's the Meaning?"
    Presenter: Alison Benders, J.D., 91影视 Professor of Theology

 

Life of the Mind Series

  • "How Can We Touch the Imagination of Our Contemporaries?"
    Speaker: Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., Ph.D. 
  • Does Christianity Have Anything to Say 91影视 How We Should Love?"
    Speaker: Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., Ph.D. 

Big Ideas of Vatican II

  • This eight-week series drew large crowds excited about revisiting the Vatican documents as the Church celebrated the Second Vatican Council鈥檚 50th birthday.