Italian Pilgrimage: Rome and Florence
In this program, Dennis Cremin, Professor, will explore the almost universal theme of pilgrimage. He will draw on the experiences of students during travel study programs, which include sites connected to St. Peter, St. Paul, and St. Agnes. .
Event Name: Italian Pilgrimage: Rome and Florence. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: History Department. Event Locator: 2026-AAVCST.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 156A.
Man Cave - A One-Man Sci-Fi Change Tragicomedy
PAS: "Man Cave - A One-Man Sci-Fi Change Tragicomedy" - Tim Mooney.
Event Name: PAS: "Man Cave". Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AAVCWK.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
FA 229 Keith White Theatre, Studio Theatre Lobby FA 227.
Rome: The Eternal City
In this program, Dennis Cremin, Professor, will focus on the allure of Rome, which included Roman Civilization, Colosseum and Pantheon, Early Christianity, St. Peter's Basilica. He will also touch on the art of the Roman Baroque, especially Bernini. .
Event Name: Rome: The Eternal City. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AAVCSV.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom (Media Room) AS 157A.
College of Business Dean's Lecture Series: The Future Takes Flight: AI, Drones, and Urban Air Mobility
What if your daily commute took place in the sky? Advances in artificial intelligence, drones, and autonomous aviation are bringing that vision closer to reality. This engaging presentation explores the emerging field of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and how intelligent aerial systems are poised to transform transportation, logistics, emergency response, and smart-city development. Presented by Dr. Sam Shahid, Senior Lecturer at Governor State University and an FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Service Provider, the session will examine the technologies driving this revolution, the opportunities they create for business and society, and the challenges surrounding safety, regulation, cybersecurity, and public acceptance. Whether your interests are in Business, Aviation, Computer Science, Engineering, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Information Technology, the Liberal Arts, or simply the future of technology, this interdisciplinary discussion will offer valuable insights into one of the fastest-growing areas of innovation…
Event Name: The Future Takes Flight: AI, Drones. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: College of Business. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBSW.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
St. Charles Borromeo Center Classroom SB 171.
"Making a scene: The roles of brinkmanship in the rise of political outsiders such as Donald Trump"
Justin Delacour, an Associate Professor of political science at Lewis University, will explain his research on the common roles of political brinkmanship in the popularization of political outsiders. Dr. Delacour will compare the rise of Donald Trump in the United States to the rise in popularity of an unorthodox Colombian insurgent movement --the April 19th Movement (M-19)-- in the late 1970s and early 1980s. .
Event Name: "Making a scene: The roles of brinkmansh. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AAVANX.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 158A.
Film Screening & Discussion: Is God Is
Join us for a free screening of "Is God Is" as part of our Black Film & Dialogue Series. Blending Southern Gothic storytelling, dark humor, and mythic revenge, the film follows twin sisters confronting a violent past and charting their own path forward. Afterward, take part in a dialogue on family, justice, trauma, and empowerment in contemporary Black cinema. All welcome! .
Event Name: Film Screening & Discussion: Is God Is. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Lasallian Belonging. Event Locator: 2026-AAVCRR.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
DL 250 Damian Auditorium.
New Mexico: Land of Enchantment and Innovation
New Mexico is a place because of its combination of Native American, Hispanic, Mexican and Anglo cultures. We will discuss how these different influences have shaped New Mexico’s traditions, communities, art, food and architecture. Further, we will explore New Mexico’s connection technological development at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories.
Event Name: New Mexico: Land of Enchantment. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: History Department. Event Locator: 2026-AAVDBN.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 150A.
Practicing Reparative Justice: Truth, Accountability, and Healing in Catholic Education
Observed annually on September 30, Orange Shirt Day honors Indigenous children who were taken from their families and forced to attend residential schools, while raising awareness about the lasting impacts of these institutions. In recognition of the day, join us for a reflective workshop that includes selected clips from the documentary We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice, followed by guided circle dialogue on truth, accountability, and healing. Together, participants will explore what it means to remain present to difficult histories, discern the responsibilities institutions inherit, and consider how Catholic educational communities can move toward repair and right relationship. .
Event Name: Practicing Reparative Justice. Event Locator: 2026-AAVDPF. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Lasallian Belonging.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C.
The Gods of Comedy
The Gods of Comedy is a fast-paced comedy by Ken Ludwig about two young classics professors, Daphne and Ralph, who make a career-changing discovery: a supposedly authentic, unknown manuscript of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. When the manuscript goes missing, Daphne desperately calls on the gods of ancient Greece for help—and to her shock, the Greek god Dionysus and the Muse Thalia actually appear. Instead of quietly solving the problem, the two immortal visitors create chaos across a prestigious university campus. As Dionysus and Thalia try to navigate the modern world, they become involved in misunderstandings, romantic complications, academic rivalries, and outrageous schemes. Their larger-than-life personalities clash with the serious, status-conscious culture of the university, leading to mistaken identities, physical comedy, and increasingly absurd situations. The play is a screwball farce that combines: Greek mythology, modern college life, romantic comedy, satire of academia and social status…
Event Name: The Gods of Comedy. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLD.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
The Gods of Comedy
The Gods of Comedy is a fast-paced comedy by Ken Ludwig about two young classics professors, Daphne and Ralph, who make a career-changing discovery: a supposedly authentic, unknown manuscript of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. When the manuscript goes missing, Daphne desperately calls on the gods of ancient Greece for help—and to her shock, the Greek god Dionysus and the Muse Thalia actually appear. Instead of quietly solving the problem, the two immortal visitors create chaos across a prestigious university campus. As Dionysus and Thalia try to navigate the modern world, they become involved in misunderstandings, romantic complications, academic rivalries, and outrageous schemes. Their larger-than-life personalities clash with the serious, status-conscious culture of the university, leading to mistaken identities, physical comedy, and increasingly absurd situations. The play is a screwball farce that combines: Greek mythology, modern college life, romantic comedy, satire of academia and social status…
Event Name: The Gods of Comedy. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLD.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
The Gods of Comedy
The Gods of Comedy is a fast-paced comedy by Ken Ludwig about two young classics professors, Daphne and Ralph, who make a career-changing discovery: a supposedly authentic, unknown manuscript of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. When the manuscript goes missing, Daphne desperately calls on the gods of ancient Greece for help—and to her shock, the Greek god Dionysus and the Muse Thalia actually appear. Instead of quietly solving the problem, the two immortal visitors create chaos across a prestigious university campus. As Dionysus and Thalia try to navigate the modern world, they become involved in misunderstandings, romantic complications, academic rivalries, and outrageous schemes. Their larger-than-life personalities clash with the serious, status-conscious culture of the university, leading to mistaken identities, physical comedy, and increasingly absurd situations. The play is a screwball farce that combines: Greek mythology, modern college life, romantic comedy, satire of academia and social status…
Event Name: The Gods of Comedy. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLG.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
New Mexico: A Historical and Geographical Crossroads
We will be exploring the historic and cultural sites od New Mexico. We will learn about history and traditions exploring historic communities and natural landmarks that help tell the story of New Mexico. .
Event Name: New Mexico: A Historical and Geographic. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: History Department. Event Locator: 2026-AAVDBP.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 158A.
From Prison to the Olympics: A Talk with Tony Hoffman
Keynote from Tony Hoffman about his experience with substance use and his journey to sobriety. 5:30-6pm: Tabling, including the hidden in plain sight trailer, and light refreshments will be served 6pm: Keynote from Tony Hoffman followed by Q & A .
Event Name: From Prison to the Olympics. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Student Life. Event Locator: 2026-AAVCRT.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
English Studies Creative Writing Series: Daniel Khalastchi and Joanna Luloff
Two award-winning writers--Daiel Khalastchi and Joanna Luloff--will read and then provide a q&a regarding writing and publishing for attendees. Daniel Khalastchi is an Iraqi Jewish American poet, educator, and publisher. His most recent book, The Story of Your Obstinate Survival, was awarded the National Jewish Book Award for Poetry and longlisted for the PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry. Daniel lives in Iowa City where he is the Executive Director of the Office of Writing and Communication at the University of Iowa. https://www.danielkhalastchi.com/ Joanna Luloff received her MFA from Emerson College and her PhD from the University of Missouri. Before that, she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sri Lanka. She is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Colorado Denver where she also edits prose for the literary journal Copper Nickel. She is the author of the novel Remind Me Again What Happened and the short story collection The Beach at Galle Road, both published by Algonquin Books. …
Event Name: English Studies Creative Writing Series. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: College of Humanities-Fine Arts-Communic. Event Locator: 2026-AAVAST.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Reception Room FA 127.
The Gods of Comedy
The Gods of Comedy is a fast-paced comedy by Ken Ludwig about two young classics professors, Daphne and Ralph, who make a career-changing discovery: a supposedly authentic, unknown manuscript of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. When the manuscript goes missing, Daphne desperately calls on the gods of ancient Greece for help—and to her shock, the Greek god Dionysus and the Muse Thalia actually appear. Instead of quietly solving the problem, the two immortal visitors create chaos across a prestigious university campus. As Dionysus and Thalia try to navigate the modern world, they become involved in misunderstandings, romantic complications, academic rivalries, and outrageous schemes. Their larger-than-life personalities clash with the serious, status-conscious culture of the university, leading to mistaken identities, physical comedy, and increasingly absurd situations. The play is a screwball farce that combines: Greek mythology, modern college life, romantic comedy, satire of academia and social status…
Event Name: The Gods of Comedy. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLD.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
The Gods of Comedy
The Gods of Comedy is a fast-paced comedy by Ken Ludwig about two young classics professors, Daphne and Ralph, who make a career-changing discovery: a supposedly authentic, unknown manuscript of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. When the manuscript goes missing, Daphne desperately calls on the gods of ancient Greece for help—and to her shock, the Greek god Dionysus and the Muse Thalia actually appear. Instead of quietly solving the problem, the two immortal visitors create chaos across a prestigious university campus. As Dionysus and Thalia try to navigate the modern world, they become involved in misunderstandings, romantic complications, academic rivalries, and outrageous schemes. Their larger-than-life personalities clash with the serious, status-conscious culture of the university, leading to mistaken identities, physical comedy, and increasingly absurd situations. The play is a screwball farce that combines: Greek mythology, modern college life, romantic comedy, satire of academia and social status…
Event Name: The Gods of Comedy. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLD.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
The Gods of Comedy
The Gods of Comedy is a fast-paced comedy by Ken Ludwig about two young classics professors, Daphne and Ralph, who make a career-changing discovery: a supposedly authentic, unknown manuscript of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. When the manuscript goes missing, Daphne desperately calls on the gods of ancient Greece for help—and to her shock, the Greek god Dionysus and the Muse Thalia actually appear. Instead of quietly solving the problem, the two immortal visitors create chaos across a prestigious university campus. As Dionysus and Thalia try to navigate the modern world, they become involved in misunderstandings, romantic complications, academic rivalries, and outrageous schemes. Their larger-than-life personalities clash with the serious, status-conscious culture of the university, leading to mistaken identities, physical comedy, and increasingly absurd situations. The play is a screwball farce that combines: Greek mythology, modern college life, romantic comedy, satire of academia and social status…
Event Name: The Gods of Comedy. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLG.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
The Gods of Comedy
The Gods of Comedy is a fast-paced comedy by Ken Ludwig about two young classics professors, Daphne and Ralph, who make a career-changing discovery: a supposedly authentic, unknown manuscript of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. When the manuscript goes missing, Daphne desperately calls on the gods of ancient Greece for help—and to her shock, the Greek god Dionysus and the Muse Thalia actually appear. Instead of quietly solving the problem, the two immortal visitors create chaos across a prestigious university campus. As Dionysus and Thalia try to navigate the modern world, they become involved in misunderstandings, romantic complications, academic rivalries, and outrageous schemes. Their larger-than-life personalities clash with the serious, status-conscious culture of the university, leading to mistaken identities, physical comedy, and increasingly absurd situations. The play is a screwball farce that combines: Greek mythology, modern college life, romantic comedy, satire of academia and social status…
Event Name: The Gods of Comedy. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLG.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Lewis University, The Christian Brothers, and Higher Education: A Legacy of Resistance
This session will focus on instances of resistance that took place at Lewis University, reflecting trends at other higher education institutions. It will use the stories of the actions of Brother Basil O'Leary and Brother David Darst as a jumping off point. .
Event Name: Lewis, The Christian Brothers, Higher Ed. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBJL. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
University Dining Room AS 104C.
What We Don't Know: Family Silence, Ancestral Memory and the Practice of Reciprocal Care
Drawing on insights from the book _Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care_ by Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba, this interactive workshop explores family silence and ancestral absence as sites of resistance and reciprocal care. Participants will practice ways of honoring fragmented histories and sustaining one another through remembrance, reflection, and collective meaning-making. .
Event Name: What We Don't Know: Family Silence. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHG. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
Think Before You Trust: Challenging and Resisting AI-Generated Misinformation
Generative AI is changing what we see, search, and believe online, but we do not have to accept AI-generated answers, summaries, or overviews at face value. In this interactive session, participants will build community through shared inquiry, investigation, and discussion as they learn to spot, question, and challenge AI-generated misinformation and disinformation, practicing critical resistance and informed refusal as necessary acts of digital revolution in AI-mediated information spaces. .
Event Name: Think Before You Trust: Challenging. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHH. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
Peace Teach In film screening: The Voice of Hind Rajab
All are invited to a powerful screening of the Oscar-nominated film, The Voice of Hind Rajab, a film centered on the preserved voice of a six-year-old Palestinian girl whose final recorded calls were shared so that her life would not be erased. Grounded in the themes of Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care—a guiding text for this year’s Peace Teach-In—the film asks us to practice ethical listening, collective memory, and care in the face of violence and loss. A discussion with the film's director will follow the screening. All are welcome.
Event Name: Peace Teach In film screening: The Voice. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Lasallian Belonging. Event Locator: 2026-AATVZP.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Flight Deck Dining Room SB 106, Executive Dining Room (Flight Deck) SB 106A.
Kill Them Already
Artistic Director, crime survivor and activist Melissa Lorraine together with a panel of returning citizens discuss the absence of parole in IL and how we can begin to expand our moral imagination about justice. .
Event Name: Kill Them Already. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHJ. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
Faith-Based Art as Counter Stories and Revolutionary Perspectives
This interactive workshop will explore the ways in which faith-based art can serve as counterstories by giving voice to experiences of oppression, resisting bias and stereotypes, shifting (revolutionizing) the perspectives of both artist and audience, and building community. .
Event Name: Faith-Based Art as Counter Stories. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHL. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
Poetic Justice: A Rhyme and Reason for Revolutionary Community Building
Facilitators will perform poetry and offer analysis and critiques on tactics and tools for building bridges from prisons to communities; building communities within prisons; obstacles; and the joys of refusal, resistance, and revolution for rising above oppression. .
Event Name: Poetic Justice: A Rhyme and Reason. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHM. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
Prioritzing Well-Being is Revolutionary
In the 21st century, it's revolutionary to reject traditional approaches to public management of our physical, behavioral, and emotional health. Every facet of how we address our health is shaped by social and cultural factors that dictate not only how we express (or conceal) our status, but also when and how we access appropriate treatment/care for our experiences, if at all. This is a choose-your-own-adventure style interactive group activity. Participants will be introduced to a prompt that guides them through social and emotional health scenarios, requiring role-playing and discussion to choose a course of action. It's easy to proclaim Self-care is important, but what happens in "reality" when our decisions are placed within the pressures of occupations, social obligations, and the judgments of peers? Read the scenarios, discuss the potential impacts of your decisions, and see if the path you choose leads to the healthiest outcomes! .
Event Name: Prioritizing Well-Being is Revolutionary. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHN. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
The Revolution of Enough: Collaborative Action for our Common Home
The proposed workshop merges the moral framework of Laudato Si’ with the practical "Refusal and Resistance" theme of the Teach-In by helping participants develop a personal action plan that should help them resist the rampant consumerism that is at the root of environmental degradation. The workshop would be delivered in collaboration with the Laudato Si core working group of the Diocese of Joliet. .
Event Name: The Revolution of Enough. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHP. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
Slowing Down as Radical Resistance: Slow Drawing and Neurographic Art
One of the most radical and resistant things we can do is to slow way, way down. One way to slow down and tune into present moment is through Mindful Art. Learn more about and participate in Mindful Art techniques and Neurographic Art as a way to foster creativity, calm, connection, and emotional well-being. This will be a fun and interactive session!
Event Name: Slowing Down as Radical Resistance. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHQ. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
Informed Voting as Resistance
Being an informed and engaged voter can be challenging! This is especially true when conflicting and confusing information is everywhere. This session will help participants use publicly available resources to find their elected representatives, research representatives' stance on different issues, and explore the organizations and PACs which provide financial support for issues and candidates during election cycles.
Event Name: Informed Voting as Resistance. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHR. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
Gros Memorial: Let This Radicalize You
Kelly Hayes is a Menominee author, organizer, movement educator and photographer. She is the host of Truthout's Podcast Movement Memos, co-author of Let This Radicalize You with Mariame Kaba, and editor of Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis. Kelly is also the creator of Organizing My Thoughts, a weekly newsletter about politics and justice work.
Event Name: Gros Memorial: Let This Radicalize You. Event Locator: 2026-AAVBHS. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Gros Institute.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C, Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
National Day on Writing
National Day on Writing is an annual celebration that highlights the diverse role of writing in our society. At this event, Lewis faculty share what motivates them to write and what writing looks like in their field. This event allows Lewis staff, faculty, and students to learn from each other about the diverse applications of writing throughout our community. This event emphasizes the value of writing and the many ways in which people are driven to write. .
Event Name: National Day on Writing. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Writing Center. Event Locator: 2026-AATVAZ.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 156A.
National Day on Writing Panel
National Day on Writing is an annual celebration that highlights the diverse role of writing in our society. At this event, Lewis faculty share what motivates them to write and what writing looks like in their field. This event allows Lewis staff, faculty, and students to learn from each other about the diverse applications of writing throughout our community. This event emphasizes the value of writing and the many ways in which people are driven to write. For more information, contact writingcenter@lewisu.edu. .
Event Name: National Day on Writing Panel. Event Locator: 2026-AAVDHB. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 158A.
Gallery Talk and Art Reception for "My Town, My Country," by Bill Bartelt
Bill Bartelt will be discussing the artwork from the exhibit.
Event Name: Gallery Talk and Art Reception for "My T. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AATVHZ.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Reception Room FA 127, The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery FA 128, Clifford & Rita Berglund Community Room FA 129.
Fall Choral Concert
Join the Lewis Chamber Choir for their first concert of the year and enjoy a variety of choral harmony spanning the ages from the Renaissance to today. .
Event Name: Fall Choral Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2026-AAVAMD.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Convocation Hall SB 130, Br. James Miller Chapel SB 130H.
Why is Russia so Difficult to Understand?
Why does Russia so often seem contradictory, unpredictable, or difficult for outsiders to understand? This program looks beyond headlines to examine the history, culture, politics, and worldview that have shaped modern Russia—and asks what Western audiences may be missing when they try to make sense of it. Speaker: Dr. Serafima Gettys, Chair, Department of World Languages, 50minutes, for more info please write to gettysse@lewisu.edu .
Event Name: Why is Russia so Difficult to Understand. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AAVDAW.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom (Media Room) AS 157A.
Film Screening & Discussion: They Cloned Tyrone
Join us for an in person film screening of, "They Cloned Tyrone". A pulpy sci-fi mystery with sharp social commentary that follows three unexpected allies as they uncover a chilling conspiracy hidden in their neighborhood. After the screening, join us for a discussion exploring race, surveillance, power, and satire in contemporary Black cinema. .
Event Name: Film Screening & Discussion: They Cloned. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Lasallian Belonging. Event Locator: 2026-AAVAFK.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
DL 250 Damian Auditorium.
MYSO Concert
Classical music performed by area youth instrumentalists under the direction of Peter Lipari in Convocation Hall.
Event Name: MYSO Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2026-AAVAQH.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION.
AGO Spooktakular
Organists from the American Guild of Organists (AGO) preform haunting beautiful pieces on Convocation's organ in time for the spooky holiday. Costumes are welcome at this frightfully fun concert. .
Event Name: AGO Spooktakular. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2026-AATVWB.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Convocation Hall SB 130, Br. James Miller Chapel SB 130H.
Building Communities, Not Prisons: A Screening of Kemba and Readings from Lewis University's Prison Education Program
What kinds of education help create a more just society? Join us for a screening of Kemba, the powerful true story of Kemba Smith, followed by readings from Lewis University's Prison Education Program and a community conversation on education, human dignity, and repair. As part of the statewide "Why No New Prisons in Illinois" series, this event invites participants to consider how investments in education, especially learning that centers voices and experiences often pushed to the margins, can expand opportunities, strengthen communities, and address social harms before they lead to incarceration. Together, we will reflect on what colleges and universities should be building if they hope to contribute to a future where prisons are less necessary. .
Event Name: Building Communities, Not Prisons. Event Locator: 2026-AAVCTG. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Lasallian Belonging.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
DL 250 Damian Auditorium.
White, Black, Brown: How Nation Made Race in Puerto Rican Chicago
A portrait of the Puerto Rican community’s experience of racialization in Chicago Initially, both supporters and opponents of Puerto Rican independence promoted the assimilation of fellow migrants as white citizens. The three-night-long Division Street Riots marked a fundamental pivot point in 1966, ending the pursuit of whiteness and opening the door to waves of nationalist militancy during the 1970s. By the 1980s and 1990s, Puerto Rican nationalists in Chicago had entered electoral politics, building a broader notion of Latinidad even as they softened its radical edges. .
Event Name: White, Black, Brown: How Nationa Made. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AAVDBQ.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 156A.
Gallery Talk and Art Reception for Kathryn Gauthier and Gregorio Mejia: A 50 Year Retrospective
Kathryn Gauthier and Gregorio Mejia will be discussing the artwork in the exhibit.
Event Name: Gallery Talk and Art Reception for Kathr. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AATVJA.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Reception Room FA 127, The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery FA 128, Clifford & Rita Berglund Community Room FA 129.
Debating the 2nd Amendment
Join Br. Peter Hannon and Mark Schultz of the history department in a debate over the meaning of the 2nd Amendment. How do we strike a balance between freedom and responsibility? Contact hannonpe@lewisu.edu or schultma@lewisu.edu for more information. .
Event Name: Debating the 2nd Amendment. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AAVAMR.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Science Center Classroom AS 024S.
Fall Gospel Concert
The Lewis University Gospel Choir will be performing inspirational songs through music. Location Convocation Hall.
Event Name: Fall Gospel Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2026-AAVAMT.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION.
Film Screening & Discussion: Devil in a Blue Dress
Join us for a free screening of Devil in a Blue Dress as part of our Black Film & Dialogue Series. A captivating neo-noir mystery set in postwar Los Angeles, the film follows Easy Rawlins, a World War II veteran who becomes entangled in a dangerous search for a missing woman that exposes corruption, racial tensions, and hidden truths. After the screening, join us for a discussion exploring race, power, justice, and representations of Black life in mid-century America. All welcome! .
Event Name: Film Screening & Discussion: Devil. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Lasallian Belonging. Event Locator: 2026-AAVCRS.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
DL 250 Damian Auditorium.
Annual Reverend Kevin Spiess Lecture Series for Contemporary Ethical Issues
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. SHRM-SCP, President and CEO of SHRM, the world’s largest HR professional association, will lead a fireside chat focused on ethics in the workplace within a global and dynamic environment. Drawing upon his extensive leadership at the helm of an organization representing millions of workers, Mr. Taylor will share powerful insights into the intersection of strategic management, professional integrity, and the evolving challenges of modern business. His discussion will explore the practical application of ethical principles in leadership and how organizations can foster better workplaces to build a better world. With a career defined by advocacy for workplace innovation and societal impact, Mr. Taylor offers a unique perspective on navigating regulatory complexities and governance in high-stakes environments. This discussion will include a 45-minute moderated dialogue followed by an interactive 15-minute audience Q&A session.
Event Name: Annual Reverend Kevin Spiess Lecture Ser. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: College of Business. Event Locator: 2026-AATVZJ.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Convocation Hall SB 130, Br. James Miller Chapel SB 130H.
Deathtrap
Deathtrap is a dark comedy-thriller by Ira Levin that combines mystery, suspense, and humor. The story centers on Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright who has not had a hit in years. When one of his former students, Clifford Anderson, sends him a brilliant new murder mystery script called Deathtrap, Sidney becomes jealous of the play’s potential success. Desperate to revive his career, he begins considering a shocking solution: stealing the script and claiming it as his own. As Sidney, his wife Myra, Clifford, and a psychic neighbor named Helga ten Dorp become entangled in a web of deception, the audience is confronted with twists, betrayals, hidden motives, and unexpected revelations. Just when it seems the mystery has been solved, new surprises emerge that completely change what the audience believes to be true. The play is famous for constant plot twists and reversals; a blend of suspense and comedy, psychological manipulation; deception and characters whose true intentions are often hidden. Rather…
Event Name: Deathtrap. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLM.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Deathtrap
Deathtrap is a dark comedy-thriller by Ira Levin that combines mystery, suspense, and humor. The story centers on Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright who has not had a hit in years. When one of his former students, Clifford Anderson, sends him a brilliant new murder mystery script called Deathtrap, Sidney becomes jealous of the play’s potential success. Desperate to revive his career, he begins considering a shocking solution: stealing the script and claiming it as his own. As Sidney, his wife Myra, Clifford, and a psychic neighbor named Helga ten Dorp become entangled in a web of deception, the audience is confronted with twists, betrayals, hidden motives, and unexpected revelations. Just when it seems the mystery has been solved, new surprises emerge that completely change what the audience believes to be true. The play is famous for constant plot twists and reversals; a blend of suspense and comedy, psychological manipulation; deception and characters whose true intentions are often hidden. Rather…
Event Name: Deathtrap. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLM.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Deathtrap
Deathtrap is a dark comedy-thriller by Ira Levin that combines mystery, suspense, and humor. The story centers on Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright who has not had a hit in years. When one of his former students, Clifford Anderson, sends him a brilliant new murder mystery script called Deathtrap, Sidney becomes jealous of the play’s potential success. Desperate to revive his career, he begins considering a shocking solution: stealing the script and claiming it as his own. As Sidney, his wife Myra, Clifford, and a psychic neighbor named Helga ten Dorp become entangled in a web of deception, the audience is confronted with twists, betrayals, hidden motives, and unexpected revelations. Just when it seems the mystery has been solved, new surprises emerge that completely change what the audience believes to be true. The play is famous for constant plot twists and reversals; a blend of suspense and comedy, psychological manipulation; deception and characters whose true intentions are often hidden. Rather…
Event Name: Deathtrap. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLN.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
PAS: Timothy Archbold: Music for Cello and Piano
Come join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as renowned cellist, Timothy Archbold, takes the stage at Lewis University. This extraordinary artist will perform a captivating program featuring beloved classical works alongside newer compositions.
This is a non-ticketed event with complimentary admission. Seating is available on a general admission basis. Visit LUArtsandIdeas.org for more information.
Event Name: PAS: Timothy Archbold: Music for Cello. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AATTJM.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Convocation Hall SB 130, Br. James Miller Chapel SB 130H.
First- Year Writing Program Showcase
The First Year Writing Showcase celebrates and features the strongest writing from First Year Writing, nominated by instructors and selected by a panel of judges. .
Event Name: First- Year Writing Program Showcase. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AATVZH.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 158A.
Music Lunch Concert
Music while you eat! Enjoy the sounds of Lewis's Music department while dining in Br. James Gaffney Student Center.
Event Name: Music Lunch Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2026-AATTVK.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Old National Bank Student Lounge JG 102.
Deathtrap
Deathtrap is a dark comedy-thriller by Ira Levin that combines mystery, suspense, and humor. The story centers on Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright who has not had a hit in years. When one of his former students, Clifford Anderson, sends him a brilliant new murder mystery script called Deathtrap, Sidney becomes jealous of the play’s potential success. Desperate to revive his career, he begins considering a shocking solution: stealing the script and claiming it as his own. As Sidney, his wife Myra, Clifford, and a psychic neighbor named Helga ten Dorp become entangled in a web of deception, the audience is confronted with twists, betrayals, hidden motives, and unexpected revelations. Just when it seems the mystery has been solved, new surprises emerge that completely change what the audience believes to be true. The play is famous for constant plot twists and reversals; a blend of suspense and comedy, psychological manipulation; deception and characters whose true intentions are often hidden. Rather…
Event Name: Deathtrap. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLM.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Deathtrap
Deathtrap is a dark comedy-thriller by Ira Levin that combines mystery, suspense, and humor. The story centers on Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright who has not had a hit in years. When one of his former students, Clifford Anderson, sends him a brilliant new murder mystery script called Deathtrap, Sidney becomes jealous of the play’s potential success. Desperate to revive his career, he begins considering a shocking solution: stealing the script and claiming it as his own. As Sidney, his wife Myra, Clifford, and a psychic neighbor named Helga ten Dorp become entangled in a web of deception, the audience is confronted with twists, betrayals, hidden motives, and unexpected revelations. Just when it seems the mystery has been solved, new surprises emerge that completely change what the audience believes to be true. The play is famous for constant plot twists and reversals; a blend of suspense and comedy, psychological manipulation; deception and characters whose true intentions are often hidden. Rather…
Event Name: Deathtrap. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLM.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Deathtrap
Deathtrap is a dark comedy-thriller by Ira Levin that combines mystery, suspense, and humor. The story centers on Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright who has not had a hit in years. When one of his former students, Clifford Anderson, sends him a brilliant new murder mystery script called Deathtrap, Sidney becomes jealous of the play’s potential success. Desperate to revive his career, he begins considering a shocking solution: stealing the script and claiming it as his own. As Sidney, his wife Myra, Clifford, and a psychic neighbor named Helga ten Dorp become entangled in a web of deception, the audience is confronted with twists, betrayals, hidden motives, and unexpected revelations. Just when it seems the mystery has been solved, new surprises emerge that completely change what the audience believes to be true. The play is famous for constant plot twists and reversals; a blend of suspense and comedy, psychological manipulation; deception and characters whose true intentions are often hidden. Rather…
Event Name: Deathtrap. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLN.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Deathtrap
Deathtrap is a dark comedy-thriller by Ira Levin that combines mystery, suspense, and humor. The story centers on Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright who has not had a hit in years. When one of his former students, Clifford Anderson, sends him a brilliant new murder mystery script called Deathtrap, Sidney becomes jealous of the play’s potential success. Desperate to revive his career, he begins considering a shocking solution: stealing the script and claiming it as his own. As Sidney, his wife Myra, Clifford, and a psychic neighbor named Helga ten Dorp become entangled in a web of deception, the audience is confronted with twists, betrayals, hidden motives, and unexpected revelations. Just when it seems the mystery has been solved, new surprises emerge that completely change what the audience believes to be true. The play is famous for constant plot twists and reversals; a blend of suspense and comedy, psychological manipulation; deception and characters whose true intentions are often hidden. Rather…
Event Name: Deathtrap. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2026-AATTLN.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Holiday Concert
The Music Department's ensembles and student instrumentalists ring in the holiday season with a concert of music and carols from around the world. Location Convocation Hall.
Event Name: Holiday Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2026-AAVAKW.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Convocation Hall SB 130, Br. James Miller Chapel SB 130H.
Gallery Talk and Reception for the Senior Capstone exhibition
Lewis Seniors will be discussing the artwork in the exhibit. .
Event Name: Gallery Talk and Reception for the Senio. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AATVJB.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Reception Room FA 127, The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery FA 128, Clifford & Rita Berglund Community Room FA 129.