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SUMMARY:2025 Alumni Career Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Build and expand your network with alumni and learn about how they found success at Assumption and beyond.   Meet with alumni from a variety of career fields and academic backgrounds in a speed networking format.  This event is for full-time undergraduate day students and students enrolled in the Accelerated MBA program. Professional Dress and advanced registration is REQUIRED for this event. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/2025-alumni-career-networking-night
LOCATION:Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,CDIC,General,Student Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
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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
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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: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;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20251025T124000Z
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SUMMARY:Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to return to campus for one of Assumption’s favorite traditions—Homecoming Weekend! From reconnecting with classmates to cheering on the Greyhounds\, this year’s schedule is filled with opportunities to celebrate your Assumption pride. Highlights include the Young Alumni Pub Night on Friday\, the Alumni Tailgating Tent and Football Game on Saturday\, and a special Field Hockey matchup in the evening. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss! \nWalk-in registrations are welcome! You may register at the event in-person or via the links below. \nSaturday\, October 25 – Alumni Tent & Football Game Walk-In Registration \n  \nParking & Event Information\nCampus will be lively throughout Homecoming Weekend—please plan ahead for parking and arrival time. \nParking: \nSaturday Game Day:Parking near Brian Kelly ’83 Stadium is limited. Spaces in the Plourde Tailgating Lot (Lot G) must be pre-purchased through Athletics and are not included with event registration. Additional parking will be available in surrounding campus lots as directed by Public Safety. \nOn-Campus Amenities: \n\n\nPierre’s Pub: Open 2 – 5 p.m. (upstairs in the Hagan Campus Center\, #20 on the campus map) – cash and card accepted. \n\n\nAssumption Bookstore: Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (upstairs in Hagan Campus Center\, #20). \n\n\nMap & Directions:View Campus Map »
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/homecoming
LOCATION:Assumption University\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Athletics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
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SUMMARY:From Woe to Wonder: Thoughts on the Potential of Catholic Imagination
DESCRIPTION:From Woe to Wonder: Thoughts on the Potential of Catholic Imagination\n\nPresented by Dr Karen Eifler; Director of Collegium\, this event invites you to explore the transformative power of imagination within the Catholic tradition\n\nEnjoy table conversation and dinner following the lecture on Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025\, at 5:00 pm\, in TFAC Ballroom A.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/from-woe-to-wonder-thoughts-on-the-potential-of-catholic-imagination
LOCATION:Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T143000
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SUMMARY:“Measured Speech in an Age of Exaggeration." | Civic Symposium Series
DESCRIPTION:Civic Symposium Series\nMonday\, October 20\, 2025\, at 2:30 pm in Pierre’s Pub.\nA discussion with Political Science Professor Jeremy Geddert\, “Measured Speech in an Age of Exaggeration.”\nSnacks Provided
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/measured-speech-in-an-age-of-exaggeration-civic-symposium-series
LOCATION:Pierre’s Pub\, Hagan Campus Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTEQ,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T133000
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SUMMARY:Annual Scholarship Brunch
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URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/annual-scholarship-luncheon
LOCATION:Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T180000
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SUMMARY:President's Council Dinner
DESCRIPTION:BY INVITATION ONLY. \nPresident Greg Weiner\, Ph.D. and Mrs. Rebecca Weiner cordially invite President’s Council Members to the President’s Council Dinner on Saturday\, October 18\, 2025 at 6:00 PM. \nThis celebration will take place at Assumption University\, in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom. \nThe cocktail reception will begin at 6:00pm in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center Atrium. Dinner will follow at 7:00pm in the ballroom. \nCocktail Attire. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/presidents-council-dinner
LOCATION:Assumption University\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000
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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
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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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