2023 Summer Conference

Presented by Memoria College

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Overview

We invite you to join Memoria College instructors and students on the campus of Highlands Latin School this coming July for a two-day conference where we will contemplate the great ideas!

Speakers will include:

  • Joseph Pearce
  • Dr. Leta Sundet
  • Dr. Frank Russell
  • Martin Cothran
  • Tracy Lee Simmons
  • Dr. Vigen Guroian
  • Dr. D.T. Sheffler
Register Today! 2023 SCHEDULE

This prize, inspired by the book Climbing Parnassus by Tracy Lee Simmons, is awarded for an author’s great words on the cultivation of the Western liberal arts tradition.

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2023 SUMMER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, JULY 11

  • 6:30 p.m. Faculty Appreciation Dinner & Book Launch Party (The Home of Brian & Leigh Lowe)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

  • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast (Gymnasium)
  • 8:25 a.m. Welcome (Gymnasium)
  • 8:45 a.m. The Virgin Muse: The Greek Classics and the Future  – Joseph Pearce
  • 10:15 a.m. Investigating Literary Surprise – Dr. Leta Sundet
  • 12:00 p.m. Lunch
  • 12:45 p.m. Presentation of Memoria College Diplomas
  • 1:15 p.m. Imperial Architecture in the New Republic – Dr. Frank Russell
  • 2:45 p.m. Panel – Moderator: Dr. D. T. Sheffler
  • 4:00 p.m. Colloquium – Jerry Salyer
  • 5:00 p.m. Faculty & Student Picnic (Highlands Latin School Campus)
  • 6:00 p.m. Tracy Lee Simmons Book Signing
  • 6:30 p.m. Presentation of the Parnassus Prize –  Martin Cothran
  • 6:45 p.m. Community Lecture: The Benefits of a Classical Education – Louis Markos

THURSDAY, JULY 13

  • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast (Gymnasium)
  • 8:05 a.m. Welcome (Gymnasium)
  • 8:45 a.m. What Is Classical Education? – Martin Cothran
  • 10:15 a.m. Why Latin (and Greek)? – Tracy Lee Simmons
  • 11:45 a.m. Lunch
  • 12:45 p.m. Recognition of CLSA Accreditation & Presentation of Memoria College Classical Teacher Program
  • 1:15 p.m. Raising Human Beings in a STEM World – Martin Cothran
  • 2:15 p.m. How to Read a Fairy Tale – Dr. Vigen Guroian
  • 3:45 p.m. What a Liberal Education Means – Dr. D. T. Sheffler

 

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