The Gaede Institute co-sponsors a variety of faculty-organized lecture series: the Pascal Society Lectures, which engage questions of science and faith; the Erasmus Society Lectures, which bring to campus leading scholars in the humanities; two annual lectures organized by Westmont's chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi honors society; special World Christianity, Gender Studies, and departmental lectures; and its own Reel Talk film discussion series. To add these events to your Google Calendar, follow this link, then click the small + icon in the bottom-right corner of the page. Unless otherwise noted, events are free and open to the public.
Retained Anger: Jesus' Distinctive Theory of Anger in Comparison with the Greek Philosophers Daniel Napier Monday, September 11, 3:30-5PMHieronymus Lounge |
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American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church Dr. Andrew Whitehead Thursday, September 14, 3:30-5PM
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Public Deliberation: What Are Churches For? Hosted by the Westmont Center for Thriving Communities Thursday, October 5th, 7-9PM |
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Bear Essential?: The Past and Potential Future of Grizzly Bears in California Peter Alagona, Professor of Environmental Studies, UCSB Tuesday, October 3rd, 7PM |
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Asteroids and Planets: How Scientists are Exploring Our Universe Jennifer Ito, Assistant Professor of Physics, Westmont College Thursday, October 12th, 5:30PM |
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Advances in Psychedelic Drug Research Dr. Steven Grant, Director of Research, The Heffter Research Institute Thursday, November 2nd, 4-5:30PM |
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National First Gen Celebration Ana Guerrero Tuesday, November 7th, 7PM |
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National First Gen Celebration Luncheon First Gen faculty, staff, or students, join us in the national celebration over catered lunch in GLC Simmons. Use the QR code to RSVP and reach out to firstgen@westmont.edu with any questions! Wednesday, November 8th, 11:30-2PM |
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The Changing Geopolitical Landscape and the Role of Foreign Aid Katherine Bryant, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Westmont College Downtown Lecture Thursday, November 9th, 5:30PM |