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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:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140216
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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: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:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140216
CREATED:20260302T152635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T201714Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Faith and Human Understanding | Core Texts & Enduring Questions Spring Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Alumni and current CTEQ students  are invited for a day of conversation centered on Robert Sokolowski’s Christian Faith & Human Understanding. Rooted in Assumption’s Catholic intellectual tradition\, this symposium invites thoughtful dialogue on faith\, reason\, and the human person. \nApril 18\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.TFAC Ballroom B \nSpace is limited. For more details or to express interest\, please contact Daniel P. Maher at dmaher@assumption.edu.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/christian-faith-and-human-understanding-cteq-spring
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:20260420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140216
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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:20260421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140216
CREATED:20260323T183211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T183918Z
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SUMMARY:Duck Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the official arrival of spring at Assumption’s annual Duck Day on Tuesday\, April 21\, at 11:45 a.m. at the Duck Pond. This cherished tradition brings the university community and local neighbors together to witness the ducks’ ceremonial red carpet procession and a special blessing by Campus Ministry. \nThis year’s event coincides with the university’s Day of Giving\, and it is a wonderful opportunity to gather as a “Hound Nation\,” and support the Assumption Fund that shapes the student experience. \nLearn more about Duck Day. \nParticipate in Assumption’s Day of Giving.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/duck-day
LOCATION:Assumption University\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,General
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SUMMARY:The Denecker Career Development and Internship Center Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:The Denecker Career Development and Internship Center (CDIC) Ribbon Cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday\, April 23\, at 11:30 a.m. in front of the entrance to the CDIC\, which is located in Alumni Hall. Join us as we celebrate and honor the generosity of Richard Denecker ’69 and Maria Denecker with the naming dedication of our career center.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/the-denecker-career-development-and-internship-center-ribbon-cutting
LOCATION:Assumption University\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,CDIC,Community,General
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Panel Discussion 
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Worcester’s history as the site of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Massachusetts\, Assumption University will host a commemorative event featuring a public reading of the historic document on Thursday\, April 23\, at 5:00 p.m. in the piazza in front of the Tsotsis Family Academic Center and in the Curtis Performance Hall. \nThis presentation will be followed by an insightful panel discussion with University faculty exploring the Declaration’s enduring impact and significance. The panel will feature Dr. Jeremy Geddert (Associate Professor of Political Science)\, Dr. Carl Robert Keyes (Professor of History)\, and Dr. Deborah Kisatsky (Associate Professor of History). \nThis event is sponsored by the President’s Office and the Department of History. \nStriving for Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence \nRooted in the Catholic intellectual and Augustinian traditions\, Assumption’s year-long series\, Striving for Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness\, brings scholars\, students\, and the broader community together to celebrate this historic milestone while engaging in serious reflection on its meaning\, its tensions\, and its unfinished work.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/public-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence-and-panel-discussion
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,History,Political Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
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SUMMARY:Assumption Chorale Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Assumption Chorale Spring Concert on Friday\, April 24\, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. This concert will feature Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/assumption-chorale-spring-concert
LOCATION:Chapel of the Holy Spirit\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General,Music,Student Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140216
CREATED:20260316T201231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T201231Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Graduate Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Annual Graduate Symposium on Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\, in the La Maison Salon and Hall. \nThe Graduate Symposium provides the campus community with an opportunity to gain a greater appreciation of the individual and collective intellectual accomplishments of our graduate students.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/2026-graduate-symposium
LOCATION:La Maison Hall\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,General,Graduate Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T135038Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spring 2026 Band Concert on Thursday\, April 30\, at 8:00 p.m. in Curtis Performance Hall.
URL:https://www.assumption.edu/news-and-events/events/spring-2026-band-concert
LOCATION:Curtis Performance Hall\, Tsotsis Family Academic Center\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,General,Music
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