• Follett-Butler Lecture: Fantastic Black Girlhoods

    Join children’s literature scholar and critic Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas and award-winning author Renée Watson as they discuss the current moment in literature for black youth.

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  • Sr. Diane Kennedy, OP Lecture

    Dominican priest, Donald Goergen, will discuss the life of St. Dominic and the connection to the Order of Preachers passion for truth throughout history and today.

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  • St. Catherine of Siena Lecture: Economic Justice Past and Present

    Professors Heath Carter and Christopher Allison will discuss the legacy of Dominican women in modern American history.

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  • California Dominicans and the Sanctuary Movement

    Join history professor Dr. Cynthia Taylor, and IBEW Organizer Eileen Pierce for a conversation about their research into the history of Dominican Sisters’ involvement in the sanctuary movement in California.

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  • Chris Smither

    American singer/songwriter Chris Smither presents three nights of music, including a full performance of Leave the Light On.

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Arts & Minds

A creative connection to the university’s mission “to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.”

Upcoming Events

One Earth Film Festival

Join the Dominican University Sustainability Committee and the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center for a virtual film and discussion centered on environmental justice during the screenings of One Earth Film Festival’s 10th Anniversary Season.

Presented Online
March 5 | 10:30am to March 14 | 7:30pm
Varies
Brandy Clark

Brandy Clark celebrates the release of a new album with an intimate night of storytelling and music live from Nashville, Tennessee.

Presented Online
March 6 | 7:00pm
Tickets starting at $15. Special options available.
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Chris Smither

American singer/songwriter Chris Smither presents three nights of music, including a full performance of Leave the Light On.

Presented Online
March 13 | 7:30pm
Tickets starting at $20. Special options available.
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St. Catherine of Siena Center

The St. Catherine of Siena Center of Dominican University examines critical issues of church and society in light of faith and scholarship.

Performing Arts Center

Dedicated to artistic excellence, bringing multicultural programming with a distinctive, learning-centered focus to a wide and diverse audience.

Arts & Minds Podcast

Speakers and programs from Dominican University's Arts and Minds series, covering a range of topics from today's thought leaders.