The insights of St. Ignatius and his view of the human person have appeal and relevance for people of a wide range of convictions and creeds. In our religiously-diverse community, we provide ways of encountering and experiencing the search for purpose and meaning. This quarterly luncheon speaker series provides a space on campus for the discussion of core values and experiences among faculty, staff, students, and alumni. One faculty member, one staff member, and one Jesuit faculty/staff member are invited each year to respond to the single question: "What matters to me and why?" This popular series serves to foster a culture of discernment and vocational reflection in the Ignatian tradition.
Dr. Erin Kimura-Walsh
Director of the LEAD Scholars Program
Dr. Andrew Ishak
Teaching Professor, Department of Communication
Bill O'Neil, SJ
Resident Scholar, Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education
Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Jesuit School of Theology
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 | Brigit Helms | Executive Director at Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship
MARCH 22, 2023 | Margaret Russell | Associate Professor of Law
MAY 3, 2023 | Fr. Luis Calero, S.J. | Rector of the Jesuit Community
OCTOBER 25, 2023 | Fr. Julian Climaco, S.J. | Campus Minister, Liturgy & Music
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 | Dr. Allia Griffin | Lecturer, Ethnic Studies
MAY 1, 2024 | Chris Harris | Director, Office for Multicultural Learning - Campus Climate & Belonging
DECEMBER 3, 2024 | Lisa Swendsen | Assistant Vice President, University Event Planning Office
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 | Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator | Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology
MAY 7, 2025 | Dr. Hooria Jazaieri | Assistant Professor of Management, Leavey School of Business