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.

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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