Lourdes 2013 Baccalaureate, Commencement events announced

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31:59 +0000

Saturday, May 18, marks Lourdes University’s 2013 Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies. Baccalaureate will be held in the Queen of Peace Chapel on Lourdes’ campus at 10 a.m. Commencement will take place at the SeaGate Convention Centre located at 401 Jefferson … Continue reading →

Lourdes, La Posada partner in neighborhood clean-up

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:45:26 +0000

On Wednesday, May 8, a group of students from Lourdes’ Sociology 320: Gender, Family and Society course will work alongside residents and staff at Catholic Charities’ La Posada Family Emergency Shelter. Led by Assistant Professor of Sociology Sharon Everhardt, Ph.D., … Continue reading →

Luminations gala raises $264,000 for scholarships

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:53:52 +0000

Last Saturday, Lourdes’ Franciscan Theatre & Conference center was glowing with the more than 530 guests who came out to celebrate higher education and raise funds for student scholarships. Honorary Chairs Susan and Allan Block, and Lourdes Interim President Dr. … Continue reading →

4th National Conference on Restorative Justice coming

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:25:05 +0000

This June, The National Association of Community and Restorative Justice will bring together faith leaders, educators, judges, politicians, policy makers, practitioners and community members to explore the use of restorative justice principles and practices in today’s world. The 4th National … Continue reading →

Lourdes announces 2013 Luminations event

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:58:24 +0000

On Saturday, April 27, business leaders and members of the community will gather for Lourdes University’s signature fundraising event, Luminations. Allan and Susan Block will serve as Honorary Chairs for the event, which takes place in the Franciscan Center. Nicole … Continue reading →

Magliochetti Leadership Summit to feature Vocation of Business Leader

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:33:28 +0000

Connect with leaders in the Toledo-area community and discuss the vocation of business and principled leadership during Lourdes University’s inaugural Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit. The event will take place on Thursday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the Toledo … Continue reading →

Vietnam War My Lai massacre focus of Lourdes history lecture

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:26:49 +0000

Lourdes University is pleased to announce its 2013 Distinguished Lectureship in American History & Culture, “My Lai: An American Atrocity during the Vietnam War” on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Franciscan Center. Guest lecturer is William T. … Continue reading →

Reimagined pulp fiction novels at Lourdes art lecture

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:06:54 +0000

Fans of the pulp fiction and multimedia art will want to check out Lourdes University’s 2013 Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture Series titled “Cover Stories”. The lecture will take place on Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at the Franciscan … Continue reading →

Dr. David Livingston named 9th President of Lourdes

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:40:38 +0000

David J. Livingston, PhD, Vice President for Advancement at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, has been appointed as the 9th President of Lourdes University. After conducting a search which garnered candidates from 24 states and Canada, Dr. Livingston was selected … Continue reading →

“Full Communion Relationships” topic of Ecumenical Lecture

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:09:54 +0000

The Lourdes University Department of Theological Studies is pleased to present its 2013 Ecumenical Lecture, “Full Communion Relationships: An Ecumenical Way Forward” on Sunday, February 24 at 3 p.m. The lecture, which will take place in the Franciscan Center, will … Continue reading →