The Academy for the Study of Saint Ambrose of Milan will present its Fall Colloquium at 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 in the Lewis boardroom in Ambrose Hall.
This year's event, Visualizing Ambrose's Life, will tap the experience and expertise of three women with ties to the university and community, said Rev. Robert Grant, co-director of the Academy.
The featured speakers are:
- Lauren Pierce ‘11, who is studying iconic paintings of Ambrose and Theodosius, will examine a very famous image of Ambrose that depicts a scene that did not happen the way it is presented. Pierce will discuss what the painting illustrates about the time and place in which it was created.
- Patricia Beréskin, a well-known local artist, created a one-of-a-kind image of Ambrose and will walk the audience through an interpretation of the portrait.
- Maureen McNulty Valvassori ‘81, will present "A is for Ambrose: My journey with an amazing Saint." She is the author of seven children's books will discuss her work on a book about St. Ambrose for pre-readers.
In addition to presentations, the Academy will display images, manuscripts, works of art (original and reproductions) and historic artifacts from its collection, Fr. Grant said. Those who attend will get a unique opportunity to see history and learn more about the university's patron saint.
The colloquium is free and open to the public, and includes light refreshments. The event is held every year on, or near the day of the Feast of St. Ambrose, which is Dec. 7.
Fr. Grant said the theme of the colloquium was chosen to correspond with the 2018-19 SAU College of Arts and Sciences academic theme: Visual Narratives.
The Academy for the Study of Saint Ambrose of Milan is an academic center at SAU that is co-directed by Fr. Grant and Ethan Gannaway, PhD.
The Academy's mission is to advance the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the liberal arts by promoting and supporting scholarship, research, and creative work about the patron saint of the university, and to be recognized as the premier research center for the study of St. Ambrose in the English speaking world.
Earlier this year, the Academy hosted an international conference at SAU that drew scholars and speakers from across the U.S. and seven European countries.
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