UPDATE: We regret to announce that due to illness the lecture by Fr. Ian Ker will NOT take place as…
Reflections on the Election
As its mission statement makes clear, the Gerber Institute exists to promote dialogue. We believe that genuine dialogue — dialogue…
Responding to the Sonia Nazario Presentation – A Short Take from the Director
Many thanks to the many people who joined us last night for Sonia Nazario's presentation. Although no official count was…
Kevin Roberts, “Tech Mania: Balance in the Cyber Age”
The Gerber Institute is pleased to announce a presentation by Kevin Roberts, M.A., on Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m….
Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey
Please join us on Monday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m. as Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique’s Journey–selected as this year’s…
Emmanuel Katongole to give Bishop Gerber Distinguished Lecture
The Gerber Institute is very happy to announce that the speaker for the inaugural Bishop Gerber Distinguished Lecture will be…
“From the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream Waters”: Part 4 of “Lunch & Learn” Series on Land
For the fourth installment of its 2011-2012 “lunch and learn” series on the topic of land, the Gerber Institute welcomes…
The Gerber Institute presents Wes Jackson
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies is very pleased to present Dr. Wes Jackson, founder and President of The Land…
Dr. Kevin Godfrey to speak on reconciliation and Newman
Alvernia University Associate Professor of Theology Kevin Godfrey, Ph.D. will present the Cardinal Newman Lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,…
The Trials of Darryl Hunt
The Newman University Criminal Justice program, with the support of the Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies, will present Darryl Hunt…
Lunch & Learn: “From California to the New York Island…”
On Tuesday, January 31, Newman University history professors Dr. Cheryl Golden and Dr. Kelly McFall will present “‘From California to…
Fr. Bill Morton to speak Nov. 2
Who: Fr. Bill Morton, SSC What: Part 1 of Gerber Institute Visiting Speakers' Series on Land When: Wednesday, November 2,…
Warren St. John to speak at Newman
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies at Newman University presents author Warren St. John on Monday, September 19, 2011, at…
Lecture by Edward J. Miller
We thoroughly enjoyed Prof. Miller's fascinating remarks last night about John Henry Newman and what it means to have — and to be — an “alma mater.”
Deadline for Gerber Fellow applications
The Gerber Institute for Catholic Studies invites all full-time and half-time faculty members of Newman University to apply to become Gerber Fellows.
Edward J. Miller to speak during Cardinal Newman Week
As part of the Cardinal Newman Week events, Edward J. Miller will give a presentation titled “On Being an Alma Mater: Newman's Experience and Ours.” The talk will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
Alfie Kohn to speak on education
Alfie Kohn will be speaking in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, April 16, 2011, from 9:00 – 12:00 a.m. at Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School.
E.J. Dionne’s visit to Newman University October 2010
The Gerber Institute enjoyed the presentation by noted Catholic author and columnist E. J. Dionne, who spoke at Newman University on…
2009-2010 Topics
The Gerber Institute will extend its examination of the study theme “Reconciling Differences” at least one more year. Additionally, however, the Institute's programming for the 2009-2010 academic year will address the theme of reconciliation with a focus on the specific areas of healthcare and education.
Framing the Narrative: Health Care Reform, Session Three
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Healthcare Reform Discussion Series: Session Three – Healthcare and Immigration Issues
Tarcisia Roths Alumni Center (inside the Dugan Library and Campus Center)
Topic: How do immigration and health care issues intersect? What are the challenges that must be faced?
Panelists: Fran Betzen Cook, Marlene Dreiling, and Deborah Snapp
