
2023 Summer Conference
Presented by Memoria College
Details
- Dates: July 12 – 13, 2023
- Location: Highlands Latin School
- Registration: $100/individual
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

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.
2023 SUMMER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JULY 11
- 4:45 p.m. Faculty Dinner (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 Coming of Christ – Joseph Pearce
- 10:15 a.m. Investigating Literary Surprise – Dr. Leta Sundet
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 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. Faculty & Student Picnic (Highlands Latin School Campus)
- 5:30 p.m. Community Lecture Series Reception (Gymnasium)
- 6:00 p.m. Presentation of the Parnassus Prize – Presenter: Martin Cothran
- 6:45 p.m. Community Lecture: TBD
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. CLSA Accreditation, Memoria College Diplomas
- 1:15 p.m. Plenary – 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
Things to do while visiting Louisville, KY
Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East (Make reservation by June 9, 2023)
1530 Alliant Ave. Louisville, KY 40299
Hyatt House Louisville East (Make reservation by June 5, 2023)
9315 Leesgate Road Louisville, KY 40222
La Quinta Inn & Suites Louisville NE (Make reservation by June 18, 2023)
13825 Terra View Trail Louisville, KY 40245