Loyola University Chicago

Monday, September 15, 2008

Christine Wiseman, JD - Provost, Loyola University Chicago
"Learning, Justice and Faith: Higher Education in the Jesuit Catholic Tradition"

Christine Wiseman, J.D. Provost of Loyola University Chicago, will speak on "Learning, Justice and Faith: Higher Education in the Jesuit Catholic Tradition" at Loyola University Chicago's Chapel Lecture Series on Monday, September 15. There are 28 Jesuit Catholic colleges and universities throughout the United States. How is higher education at a Jesuit Catholic university different from any other university?

Dr. Wiseman will explore whether university mission and religious affiliation enhance academic freedom or hinder open discourse. What draws students, faculty and staff to these institutions?

Christine Wiseman has spent nearly 30 years in Jesuit Catholic higher education and was the first woman to rise through academic ranks to a position of senior academic leadership at Marquette University. During her tenure there, she served as Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the law school, and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs for the university. She was also an Assistant Wisconsin Attorney General and a federal district law clerk before entering the field of higher education.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Reverend Michael Joncas
"Embarrassment of Riches or Cultural Wasteland?  Roman Rite Liturgical Music Forty Years after the Second Vatican Council"

Reverend Michael Joncas, renowned composer of liturgical music, will speak on ""Embarrassment of Riches or Cultural Wasteland?  Roman Rite Liturgical Music Forty Years after the Second Vatican Council" at Loyola University Chicago's Chapel Lecture Series on Monday, October 20. He will address the present state of Roman Rite liturgical music.

Reverend Joncas is a renowned composer of liturgical music, author and speaker. His music is sung at thousands of churches throughout the globe. He is perhaps best known for On Eagle's Wings and other beloved songs.

All lectures take place on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel on Loyola's Lakeshore Campus. The Chapel Lecture Series is presented free of charge and is open to the public. Limited parking is available in the parking structure for $7.00; street parking is by permit only. For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President - Mission and Ministry at missionandministry@luc.edu or 773-508-2089.