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SUMMARY:Honors Convocation
DESCRIPTION:The Assumption community\, family\, and friends are invited to attend the 42nd Annual Honors Convocation on Monday\, April 20\, at 4:00 p.m. in Curtis Performance Hall in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center. \nAt this event\, students are presented with Augustine Scholarships\, Departmental Major Awards\, Special Awards and Scholarships\, and the Donec Formetur Christus Presidential Award\, recognizing their academic excellence and commitment to the Assumption mission.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/honors-convocation
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Undergraduate Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Applied Music Recital
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spring 2026 Applied Music Recital on Friday\, April 17\, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/spring-2026-applied-music-recital
LOCATION:Chapel of the Holy Spirit\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T144954Z
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SUMMARY:Curating Dialogue: The Poster Exhibition as a Catalyst for Social Change Discourse
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m.\, in La Maison\, for “Curating Dialogue: The Poster Exhibition as a Catalyst for Social Change Discourse\,” a Spring 2026 HumanArts event. \nElizabeth Resnick is a Professor Emerita\, former chairperson of the Graphic Design Department\, and current part-time faculty at Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, as well as a 2025 AIGA Medalist. Over the past two decades\, Elizabeth has organized four socio-political poster exhibitions\, which she will highlight\, as well as discuss how they catalyzed critical discourse around significant and overlapping themes. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/curating-dialogue-the-poster-exhibition-as-a-catalyst-for-social-change-discourse
LOCATION:La Maison Hall\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Human Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20260408T141841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T141841Z
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SUMMARY:Two Ways of Studying the Mind: Cognitive Science\, Methodological Naturalism\, and What They Mean for AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Two Ways of Studying the Mind: Cognitive Science\, Methodological Naturalism\, and What They Mean for AI” with guest speaker Dr. Ellen Burns from the College of Holy Cross\, hosted by Assumption University’s Center for Neuroscience on Tuesday\, April 14\, during the common hour\, 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. in Testa 006. \nRefreshments will be served\, and this event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/two-ways-of-studying-the-mind-cognitive-science-methodological-naturalism-and-what-they-mean-for-ai
LOCATION:Testa Science Center Room 006\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Neuroscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T182031Z
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SUMMARY:"Team of Rivals: Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln" featuring Doris Kearns Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:Assumption University’s Center for Civic Friendship will host Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin for  Team of Rivals: Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln on Thursday\, March 26\, at 5:30 p.m. in the Curtis Performance Hall. This event will be a public conversation regarding leadership lessons from Abraham Lincoln\, featuring a dialogue between Goodwin and President Greg Weiner centered on using the principles of civic friendship to bridge modern political divisions. \nFor the official press release of the event\, please click here. \nFor more information about the Center for Civic Friendship\, please click here. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come\, first-served. \nFor any questions related to this event\, please reach out to Mary Jane Rein at mj.reinkates@assumption.edu.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/team-of-rivals-leadership-lessons-from-abraham-lincoln-featuring-doris-kearns-goodwin
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Civic Friendship,Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Alumni Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:The Spring 2026 Alumni Networking Night will be held on Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\, in Pierre’s Pub. \nThe event allows students to build and expand their network with alumni and learn about how they found success at Assumption and beyond. Students are able to meet with alumni from a variety of career fields and academic backgrounds in a speed networking format. \nThis event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Assumption University. Professional dress and advanced registration are required. For more information and registration\, please click here.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/spring-2026-alumni-networking-night
LOCATION:Pierre’s Pub\, Hagan Campus Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,CDIC,Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20260216T195904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T165005Z
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SUMMARY:“The Founders Saw the Dangers of Great Wealth”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Daniel Mandell (Professor Emeritus of History\, Truman State University) will examine politics\, theology\, economics\, law\, and literature in an analysis of how the Founding generation of the United States feared that concentrated wealth would corrupt their republic. \nPlease join us in Curtis Performance Hall (Tsotsis Family Academic Center) at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, March 19. A reception will follow Dr. Mandell’s lecture. \nSponsored by the Office of the President\, the Department of History\, and Assumption’s semiquincentennial committee\, this is the first event in the Striving for Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence series.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/the-founders-saw-the-dangers-of-great-wealth
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T203000
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SUMMARY:Lauren Grodstein\, Novelist
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026\, at 7:30 p.m.\, in Curtis Performance Hall\, for the next Spring 2026 HumanArts event with Lauren Grodstein\, novelist. \nAuthor of A Friend of the Family\, We Must Not Think of Ourselves\, and\, most recently\, A Dog in Georgia. Co-sponsored by HumanArts\, The Center for Civic Friendship\, and the English Department. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/lauren-grodstein-novelist
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Human Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Irish Folk Band ISHNA
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, March 12\, at 7:00 p.m. in the Curtis Performance Hall for the Contemporary Irish folk band ISHNA. \nISHNA presents energetic and uplifting performances that infuse new rhythms\, vocal harmonies\, and unexpected twists into the beloved music and stories of Ireland. \nThis event is part of HumanArts Spring 2026 and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/contemporary-irish-folk-band-ishna
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Human Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20260303T162317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T162438Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations with AU Authors | Professor Rachel Coleman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Conversations with Assumption Authors on Wednesday\, March 11\, at 4:00 p.m. in Kennedy Hall\, room 119. The event features Rachel Coleman\, Assistant Professor of Theology\, Director of the Honors Program\, and author of “Matter as an Image of the Good” as the Discussant and Sam Stoner\, Associate Professor of Philosophy as the Moderator. \nA reception will follow the event. \nFree and Open to the Public\nSponsored by Assumption University Provost Office
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/conversations-with-au-authors-professor-rachel-coleman
LOCATION:Assumption University\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20260120T152533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T142655Z
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SUMMARY:Emmanuel Attah Poku | HumanArts Events
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next event in the Spring 2026 HumanArts series featuring Emmanuel Attah Poku on Thursday\, February 26\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m. in Kennedy112. \nEmmanuel Attah Poku is a prominent master drummer from the Ashanti Region of Ghana\, West Africa. In observation of Black History Month\, he will present an exciting\, interactive workshop on drumming in West African culture. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/emmanuel-attah-poku-humanarts-events
LOCATION:Kennedy Hall Room 112\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Human Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20260204T145105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T194858Z
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SUMMARY:Ecumenical Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, February 25\, at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit for the fourth annual Ecumenical Worship Service for Black History Month\, co-hosted by the Cross-Cultural Center\, Campus Ministry\, and Division for Student Success. \nFood and drink will be available in Tinsley’s Lauring Community room immediately following the event. \nLearn more about other Black History Month events at Assumption University.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/ecumenical-prayer-service
LOCATION:Chapel of the Holy Spirit\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Ministry,Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20260120T151754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T151754Z
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SUMMARY:Michael True Memorial Poetry Reading | Featuring Kathryn Neurnberger
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, February 17\, at 7:30 p.m. in the Curtis Performance Hall for the Michael True Memorial Poetry Reading featuring poet and essayist\, Kathryn Neurnberger. \nKathryn Nuernberger is the author of three collections of poetry (Rag & Bone\, The End of Pink\, and Rue) and three books of nonfiction (Brief Interviews with the Romantic Past\, The Witch of Eye\, and Held: Essays in Belonging). \nThis event is a HumanArts event and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/michael-true-memorial-poetry-reading-featuring-kathryn-neurnberger
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Human Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20260113T153355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T153355Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Career and Internship Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Career and Internship Fair will be held on Thursday\, February 12\, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom. \nThis event provides Assumption undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to talk with future employers and learn about experiential learning opportunities and internships. Click here to learn more and register for the event.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/spring-2026-career-and-internship-fair
LOCATION:Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,CDIC,Community,General,Student Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20260113T155300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T155300Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations Lecture Series | "Discover Sound in the Human Voice"
DESCRIPTION:The Assumption University Foundations Lecture Series presents “Discover Sound in the Human Voice” on Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026\, at 5:30 p.m. in Curtis Performance Hall. \nAttendees will explore how the human voice serves as the ultimate tool. \nRefreshments will be served afterward\, and everyone is welcome to join. \nThis event is sponsored by Assumption University Foundations Lecture Series and D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/foundations-lecture-series-discover-sound-in-the-human-voice
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,Foundations Lecture Series,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251211T152824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T152824Z
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SUMMARY:2026 MLK Jr Annual Community Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Assumption University and Quinsigamund Community College will host the 41st Annual Community Breakfast honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday\, January 19\, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 a.m.\, and the program begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. \nPlease go here to register and to learn more about the keynote speaker\, Jennifer Davis Carey.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/2026-mlk-jr-annual-community-breakfast
LOCATION:Plourde Recreation Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251120T194527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T194533Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:Join Campus Ministry and the Assumption community as we prepare for the Advent season with the Festival Lessons and Carols on Friday\, December 5\, in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/festival-of-lessons-and-carols
LOCATION:Chapel of the Holy Spirit\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Ministry,Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251017T183909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T183909Z
UID:43547-1764788400-1764792000@www.assumption.edu
SUMMARY:Assumption University Jazz Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Assumption University’s Jazz Band Concert on Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025\, at 7:00 pm\, in Pierre’s Pub. Appetizers and desserts will be provided and there will also be a cash bar.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/assumption-university-jazz-band-concert
LOCATION:Pierre’s Pub\, Hagan Campus Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251023T172008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T172008Z
UID:43727-1763751600-1763758800@www.assumption.edu
SUMMARY:Sounds of the Season
DESCRIPTION:The Assumption University Chorale and the VOCE chamber choir present Sounds of the Season on Friday\, November 21\, at 7:00 p.m. in Curtis Performance Hall in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center. \nThe program includes seasonal carols and choral works ranging from chant to contemporary composers. \nAdmission is free. \nJohn Black\, Director of Choral Activities; Brett Maguire\, Pianist.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/sounds-of-the-season
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251022T150144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T181050Z
UID:43729-1763033400-1763037000@www.assumption.edu
SUMMARY:Veterans’ Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, November 13\, at 11:30 a.m. for Assumption’s Veterans’ Day Ceremony in the Brian and Paqui Kelly Atrium in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center. \nThis year’s event will feature remarks from Board of Trustees member Major General (Ret.) Robert Catalanotti ’80\, HD’15; Joseph Petty\, mayor of Worcester; and Jon Santiago\, Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans’ Services.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/veterans-day-ceremony
LOCATION:Brian and Paqui Kelly Atrium\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251017T175927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T181317Z
UID:43525-1762974000-1762977600@www.assumption.edu
SUMMARY:Victor Pacheco\, Visual Artist | HumanArts Event
DESCRIPTION:Victor Pacheco\, Visual Artist | “Imminent Artifacts and Future Fossils”\nWednesday\, November 12\, 2025\, 7:00 p.m.\, in the La Maison Salon \nVisual artist Victor Pacheco explores topics of environment (human impact)\, consumerism\, pollution\, and health through sculpture. \nAll HumanArts events are free\, open to the public\, and are generously sponsored by the Office of the Provost.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/victor-pacheco-visual-artist-humanarts-event
LOCATION:La Maison Salon\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General,Human Arts,Student Life,Undergraduate Admissions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251106T163924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T163924Z
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SUMMARY:Theology on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Techno-Erotica: Sex\, Technology\, and Personhood \nPlease join us for a presentation and dialogue led by Prof. Christopher Klofft on questions of sex\, personhood\, and human responsibility in view of recent and ongoing technological developments in A.I.\, robotics\, and more. A lively and relevant discussion! \nFriday\, November 7\, 2025\, at 4:30 p.m. in Pierre’s Pub.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/theology-on-tap
LOCATION:Pierre’s Pub\, Hagan Campus Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Theology,Undergraduate Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251022T152227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T154225Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Lives on the Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Studies Program is hosting Women’s Lives on the Mississippi: Working and traveling on Western River Steamboats in the Nineteenth Century. This presentation will use an intersectional perspective to explore women’s lives\, work\, and travel on steamboats in the nineteenth century. \nRefreshments will be served\, and this event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/womens-lives-on-the-mississippi
LOCATION:Testa Science Center Room 006\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Undergraduate Programs,Women's Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251017T181239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T181420Z
UID:43530-1761755400-1761760800@www.assumption.edu
SUMMARY:Must We Forgive? An Interdisciplinary Conversation 
DESCRIPTION:Must We Forgive? An Interdisciplinary Conversation  \n\n\nDiscussants:\nChristopher Gilbert\, Associate Professor of English\nTy Monroe\, Associate Professor of Theology\nAngela Kaufman-Parks\, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology\nSmriti Rao\, Professor of Economics \n\n\nWednesday\, October 29\, 2025\, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.\, Curtis Performance Hall \nFor more information\, contact Mary Jane Rein\, Director of the Center for Civic Friendship mj.reinkates@assumption.edu.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/must-we-forgive-an-interdisciplinary-conversation
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Civic Friendship,Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251017T184242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T154249Z
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Worms and Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “A Tale of Worms and Birds\,” where Professor Reilly\, a Visiting Professor of Biology at Assumption\, will present two research topics. He will explain how a single neuropeptide gene in C. elegans regulates behavioral responses to a pheromone cue\, revealing unexpected complexity in a simple nervous system. He will also discuss a specific class of neurons in the zebra finch’s song basal ganglia and how they help the bird maintain its learned song\, drawing parallels to human speech development. \nThis event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/a-tale-of-worms-and-birds
LOCATION:Testa Science Center Room 006\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251017T182107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T182140Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Discovery\nMembers of the faculty will share short synopses of their recently published research or creative work and how they find meaning and purpose in their scholarly pursuits. \nDhruba Das (SOC)\nEsteban Loustaunau (MCLC)\nMichele Lemons (BPS)\nLaura Miller (GSB)\nCourtney Orelup-Fitzgerald (FSN) \nCome celebrate discovery at Assumption and the achievements of your colleagues with dessert and coffee on Monday\, October 27\, at 3:30-4:30 pm in the Lauring Community Room in Tinsley. \nsponsored by the d’Alzon Chair
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/celebrate-discovery
LOCATION:Assumption University\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20251106T164332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T164447Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Assumption Authors | "When Comedy Goes Wrong"
DESCRIPTION:Conversations with Assumption Authors \nDiscussant: Christopher J. Gilbert\, Associate Professor of English\, Communication & Media\,\nAuthor of “When Comedy Goes Wrong” \nModerator: Ty Monroe\, Associate Professor of Theology\, Department Chair\, Theology \nWednesday\, October 15\, 2025\, at 4:00 p.m. in Curtis Performance Hall\nReception to follow in Pierre’s Pub. \nFree and Open to the Public\nSponsored by Assumption University Provost’s Office.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/conversations-with-assumption-authors-when-comedy-goes-wrong
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,English,General,Undergraduate Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20250924T150337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T150337Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Chamber Music | HumanArts Event
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Chamber Music \nPlease join us for a beautiful evening of piano trios by some of the region’s most acclaimed classical musicians: MiJung Trepanier\, piano\, Peter Sulski\, violin\, and Araina Falk\, cello. The program includes works by Beethoven and Shostakovich.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/an-evening-of-chamber-music-humanarts-event
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General,Human Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20240807T161557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T134258Z
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SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fall day exploring the beautiful 185 acre campus of Assumption University at our October 4th Open House!  Please join our faculty\, staff\, and students to learn more about our admissions process\, academic programs\, student life\, athletics and so much more.  Prospective students and parents will have the opportunity to participate in our information sessions\, explore our academic departments\, and tour our beautiful campus. \nWhile you’re here\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nMeet our faculty and learn more about our robust academic programs\nHear from some of our remarkable students about their Assumption experience\nLearn about financial aid and our admissions process\nAttend sessions to learn more about student life and our commitment to student success\nTour our beautiful 185 acre campus\nVisit the bookstore to start your Assumption gear collection\nSee what makes Assumption University exceptional\n\nRegistration opens at 8:30 am and campus tours begin at 8:45am. More details to follow upon registration. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/open-house
LOCATION:Assumption University\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General,Undergraduate Admissions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100331
CREATED:20250805T150533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T133252Z
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SUMMARY:Catholic-Jewish Friendship: 60 Years After Nostra Aetate - Annual Rabbi Joseph Klein Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Annual Rabbi Joseph Klein Lecture\, a compelling evening of interfaith dialogue as Rabbi Meir Soloveichik and Dr. Matthew Tapie reflect on the legacy and ongoing impact of Nostra Aetate\, six decades after its groundbreaking call for Catholic-Jewish friendship. \nPresented by the Center for Civic Friendship at Assumption University and the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts\, this event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the lecture. \n\nFeatured Speakers\nRabbi Meir SoloveichikSenior Rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel in Manhattan—the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States—and Director of the Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought at Yeshiva University. A renowned scholar and speaker\, Rabbi Soloveichik is widely recognized for his insights on Jewish thought\, religious freedom\, and interfaith engagement. \nDr. Matthew TapieAssociate Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies at Saint Leo University in Florida. Dr. Tapie is a leading voice in Catholic-Jewish relations and interreligious dialogue\, with extensive academic work on the theology of religious pluralism and reconciliation. \nA recording of this event can be viewed by clicking here.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/rabbi-klein-lecture-2025
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Center for Civic Friendship,Community
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