Goodman Lecture: The Cello Still Sings – Courage and Conscience One Conversation at a Time
The approximate run time of the event is 90 minutes (including a Q&A) with no intermission. Janet Horvath is a lifelong performing classical musician, soloist, speaker, writer, and anti-racism spokesperson. The associate principal cello of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1980-2012, Horvath has performed in recital and chamber music throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, on CBC, BBC, and NPR radio stations, and on PBS television. Her book, THE CELLO STILL SINGS, A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music, was named one of the 100 best Independently published books of 2023 by Kirkus Reviews. An innocent question about music leads to the revelation that Janet’s father played 200 morale-building concerts in the displaced persons camps of Bavaria from 1946-48 after World War II, two of which were with Maestro Leonard Bernstein. It is the clue that leads to unravelling the past. The true story is a vivid and fast-paced recounting of the decades of silence and deeply hidden secrets, the consequences of trauma, and the quest for truth through the spiritual sustenance and power of music. The presentation will address the question: then as now, in divisive times, how can we approach conversations with courage and conscience? The Cello Still Sings has been described by reviewers as “lyrical,” “gripping,” “entertaining,” and “a heartfelt story vividly and powerfully told.” A concert with legendary maestro Leonard Bernstein and Ms. Horvath’s father in the Displaced Persons camps of Bavaria in 1948 is the catalyst that reveals her parents’ true story of human resilience, the lingering scars healed through the spiritual sustenance and power of music. A sweeping history of three generations darkened by the shadow of the Holocaust, The Cello Still Sings is a fast-paced recounting of the decades of silence and deeply hidden secrets, the consequences of trauma, and the quest for truth. The program has relevance to attendees concerned with the experiences of refugees and minorities as we confront the rise of divisiveness today. ABOUT THE GOODMAN LECTURE Founded by Arthur and Constance Goodman in 1979, the Goodman Lecture promotes interfaith dialogue between Jewish and Christian communities. St. Catherine University is extremely grateful for the Goodmans’ generosity and the continued support of their daughters Mary Ann Goodman Reilly ’61 and Stephanie Goodman ’83, both St. Kate’s graduates. Appetizers at 5:15 p.m. & Show at 6 p.m. *ASL Interpretation will be provided at this event. *Please note that this event is General Admission and in the St. Catherine University Recital Hall. If you have questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of the venue or seating in the Hall, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Our phone number is 651-690-6700 and email is oshaughnessy@stkate.edu
Leadership in Action: Marisa C. Williams, CEO Girl Scouts River Valleys
The approximate run time of the event is 60 minutes (moderated conversation including an audience Q&A) with no intermission. Complimentary box of Girl Scout cookies for every audience member! The Women of Color Leadership Series brings high-profile leaders to campus to share their leadership journeys. Katie Leadership Impact, in collaboration with the Center for Equity and Belonging and Mission Chairs, is pleased to welcome Marisa C. Williams, CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys. In February, St. Kate’s and Girl Scouts River Valleys launched a strategic partnership to provide Girl Scouts with resources as they consider college degree programs. Read more here. Leading at the intersection of passion and purpose, Marisa C. Williams sees her leadership post as Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts River Valleys as ‘a divine assignment.’ A self-described non-traditional Girl Scout, Marisa isn’t afraid to go against the grain, embrace failure as part of the process, and pursue unconventional opportunities and paths toward success. We look forward to what is sure to be an inspiring conversation. Co-Sponsored by Center for Equity and Belonging and Mission Chairs 6 p.m: Moderated Conversation and Audience Q&A. 7 p.m: Reception in the O’Shaughnessy Main Lobby Tickets available in advance or at the door. *Please note that this event is General Admission and in the St. Catherine University Recital Hall. If you have questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of the venue or seating in the Hall, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Our phone number is 651-690-6700 and email is oshaughnessy@stkate.edu
The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern
The approximate run time of the event is 60 minutes with no intermission. The ticket prices on this page reflect the face value price + $2.75 online Etix fee. Tickets are $15 – $49 if booked directly through the Ticket Office in person or by phone at: 651-690-6700. Credit card transactions will also be charged a 3% processing fee. See Ticket Office information here. Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017-2023); Senior Fellow, Harvard University; Patron of the Christchurch Call; Board Member, The Earthshot Prize The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern became the Prime Minister of New Zealand at just 37 years of age. During her time in office, she faced the challenges of a live-streamed domestic terror attack against New Zealand’s Muslim community, a volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Ardern’s focus on people, kindness, and what she has called “pragmatic idealism” saw New Zealand achieve some of the lowest losses of life experienced by any developed nation through the pandemic, the ban of military-style semi-automatic weapons in her country, and the creation of the Christchurch Call to eliminate violent extremism online. Ms Ardern is a champion of women’s empowerment. While in office, New Zealand reached 50 percent representation of women in parliament, and on government-appointed boards. She decriminalized abortion, improved pay equity laws, and extended paid parental leave to 6 months – all while being only the second woman in the world to have a baby while leading her country. Ms Ardern is a passionate advocate of climate action and is a board member of The Earthshot Prize, focusing on solutions to climate change and environmental issues. She is also an Arnhold Distinguished Fellow, Conservation International where she is advocating for climate action and better treatment of the environment. Ms Ardern is the 2023 Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Hauser Leader in the School’s Center for Public Leadership, a program where leaders from public, private, and nonprofit sectors engage with students and faculty on building skills in principled leadership. She is also the Knight Tech Governance Leadership Fellow at Harvard Law School’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, where she is focused on ways to improve content standards and platform accountability for extremist content online. Ms Ardern holds an Honorary Doctorate from Harvard University. 6:30-6:50 PM: Opening Remarks6:50-7:30 PM: Moderated Conversation – JUST ANNOUNCED! Congresswoman Betty McCollum ’87 will be joining The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern on stage to moderate the Q&A portion. *ASL Interpretation and CART are planned for this event. We invite you to reach out to the Ticket Office if you are planning or hoping to utilize these services. *Patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility*Patrons can book a wheelchair accessible seat online, but we encourage you to call the Ticket Office if you have any questions during the booking process.
Isabel Wilkerson: Our Racial Moment of Truth
Pulitzer Prize winner and National Humanities Medal recipient Isabel Wilkerson is the author of The New York Times bestsellers and critically-acclaimed Caste and National Book Critics Circle Award winner The Warmth of Other Suns. A gifted storyteller, Wilkerson captivates audiences with the universal human story of migration and reinvention, as well as the enduring search for the American dream. With the high-profile killings of unarmed African-Americans at the hands of police and civilians, protests are mounting and debates intensifying. These events have left many people asking just how far we have really come since the days of Jim Crow—and the need for dialogue has never been more acute. In this timely lecture, Isabel Wilkerson addresses the persistence of racial injustice as a national challenge and what history can teach us as we work to resolve it. 6:00-6:40 PM – Lecture6:40-7:00 PM: Facilitated Q & A Bag Policy For safety and speed of entry, bags and liquids are prohibited for the event Isabel Wilkerson: Our Racial Moment of Truth on October 3. This applies to all purses, including clear bags, backpacks and large totes. Medical and parenting bags are permitted and subject to screening. Wristlet, clutch or wallets 4” x 6” x 1.5” or smaller are allowed and subject to inspection. Concessions will not be available for this event. If you or someone in your party attempts to bring bags and liquids into the venue, they will be asked to dispose of it or return it to a vehicle. *ASL Interpretation is planned for this event. We invite you to reach out to the Ticket Office if you are planning or hoping to utilize this service. *Patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility*Patrons can book a wheelchair accessible seat online, but we encourage you to call the Ticket Office if you have any questions during the booking process.
Panel Discussion with Sandy White Hawk and Kendra Mylnechuk Potter
OPEN TO ALL, INCLUDING GENERAL PUBLIC CDC President’s Dining Room Please join the Public Health Department at St. Kate’s for a discussion with Sandy White Hawk, Sicangu Lakota (Author, ICWA Consultant, Elder in Residence at Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition) and Kendra Mylnechuk Potter, Lummi (birth and death doula, theatre and film artist, and director of The Aunties) about the role of art, storytelling, and healing in social justice movements. Public Health at St. Kate’s is all about engaging health equity and social justice to create improved health and wellbeing for all people, especially those who have been most impacted by health inequities. We will hear from our guests about the motivation for this project and these stories as well as give our current St. Kate’s MPH students in the Health Communications course and the broader audience an opportunity to ask our guests questions at the intersection of art, storytelling, and healing.
Women of Color Leadership Series: Dawn Staley; Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women to Lead Through Athletics
The approximate run time for the event is one hour with no intermission.Katie Leadership Impact and St. Kate’s Athletics welcome basketball superstar Dawn Staley, as the speaker for the Women of Color Leadership Speaker Series. Staley is the Head Coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, and her many accolades include two NCAA Championships, Five NCAA Final Four appearances, four Olympic gold medals, and induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. As a leader in women’s sports, Staley is uniquely positioned to share her wisdom and experience in Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women of Color to Lead Through Athletics. Presented with support from Ameriprise and Securian.This event is moderated by Lea B. Olsen.The Women of Color Leadership Series, part of Katie Leadership Impact, brings high-profile leaders to share their stories of the learning and inspirational opportunities that paved their paths to leadership. The world’s need for influential women leaders from all racial and socio-economical walks of life has never been greater. Yet the representation of women — particularly women of color — in corporate leadership roles continues to suffer underrepresentation among companies. The Women of Color Leadership Series connects students with the leaders who represent the brightest hopes for meaningful change in our world, inspiring the future leaders who will go forth to transform it. *ASL interpretation will be provided at this event.*For patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: www.oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility
Fully Alive until the End – Five Practices for Life’s Journey
The approximate run time is 75 – 90 minutes with no intermission. An Evening of Awakening with Cathy Wurzer and author Catherine Duncan We’re yearning for more peace, love, meaning, and embodied aliveness. We’re yearning for awakening. Awakening is often portrayed as mysterious, complicated, and dramatic or something that requires traveling to a distant country and sitting at the feet of an enlightened guru. But it’s actually something we can choose to do, by engaging Five Simple and Profound Practices: Coming back to the present moment Connecting with something greater Growing our trust Embodying love Holding openness We welcome people of all ages interested in personal growth, self-awareness, and mindfulness. This event is for all individuals starting their journey of self-discovery through those wanting to age gracefully and live fully. Every day Awakening integrates the best of spirituality, neuroscience, psychology, and therapy so you can change how you embrace every day, every moment, and every choice.Every Day is a day to feel vibrantly alive.It is a decision to live fully until the moment we die.Your Everyday Awakening is right in front of you.OUR AUTHOR AND HOSTHosted by Cathy Wurzer, host of Morning Edition and Minnesota Now on MPR News. Cathy is also the co-host of Almanac, the Twin Cities PBS statewide public affairs program. She is a 2022 inductee into the Minnesota Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame. In addition to her work in journalism, Cathy is the founder of End in Mind Project, a non-profit that prepares people for death so they can live a more inspired, fearless life right now. Author Catherine Duncan, MA, BCC is an Integrative Spiritual Consultant and a St. Kate’s Alum. She received her MAT and Spiritual Direction Certificate. Catherine has worked extensively in the areas of chronic illness, life transitions, grief, and loss. Catherine is an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ, chaplain, spiritual director, and trained in a range of complementary healing modalities. She served for many years as a hospice chaplain, and now works with MN Personalized Medicine and in her private practice, Learning To Live. She is the author of Everyday Awakening. Please note that this event is General Admission and in the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium. If you have questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of the venue, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Our phone number is 651-690-6700 and email is oshaughnessy@stkate.edu
The Rage of AI: The Megatrends Shaping the Future of Intelligence
The approximate run time is 75 minutes with no intermission. Keynote Lecture & Q&A with Dr. Radhika DirksRIBO, CEO & FounderXLABS AI, CEO & FounderForbes’s 30 Women in AI to Watch Generative AI like ChatGPT is revolutionizing everything we knew about technology, entrepreneurship, and the nature of possibility itself. “This era of generative AI is an era for moonshots: very ambitious projects that are powered by next-gen tech,” says Radhika Dirks, CEO of the first ever “AI moonshot factory” and one of Forbes’s 30 Women in AI to Watch. A brilliant and magnetic speaker, she explains the human implications of generative AI: how it will affect every industry, what leaders need to know about how it works, and how to make it work for you. “Moonshots have always been seen as projects that take decades and billions of dollars to accomplish. But with the power of this automated, open-source creativity in your hand, the cost of access becomes very low,” she says. “Most people are still looking at what productivity tools they can use. But generative AI is so much bigger than that.”Link to google form to submit your questions to Dr. Dirks for the Q&A portion of the event:Google Form to Submit Your Question This event is currently available in person only. If you are not able to attend in person but would be interested in a livestream link, please email oshaughnessy@stkate.edu. We will reach out to you if a livestream link becomes available for this event in the future.Also, please note that this event is General Admission and in the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium. If you have questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of the venue, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Our phone number is 651-690-6700 and email is oshaughnessy@stkate.edu
Richard Leider: The Power of Purpose
Please note: Due to an unforeseen medical situation, this event has been rescheduled from it’s original date of Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at 6 p.m. to Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 at 6 p.m.The approximate run time of the event is 60 minutes followed by a Q&A. What is a purposeful life? It’s a fulfilling life with a clear answer to the question: “Why do you get up in the morning?” Purpose is not just for a special few, but something each one of us is born with and can unlock at any age. Fundamental to happiness, health, and longevity, naming your purpose can give you the will to not just live, but to live long and well. Join us for this exciting purpose-filled journey with Richard Leider. An international bestselling author of eleven books including three best-sellers which have sold over one million copies, his latest book, Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Old?: The Path of Purposeful Aging is the defining book on purposeful aging. Widely viewed as a pioneer of the global purpose movement, his work is regularly featured in many media sources, and his PBS Special – “The Power of Purpose” – was viewed by millions of people. This event is produced in partnership with the Edina Innovation Lab.The Lab works with entrepreneurs and established business owners throughout the Twin Cities to grow and evolve their businesses in an ever-changing environment. Many small business owners have found their passion, but may need help getting to the next level. That’s where the Lab comes in, providing guidance on finance and accounting, marketing, relationship management, sales, legal, media marketing strategies, employee recruitment, and human resources. The connections created through the Lab’s programs last far beyond the courses, creating a solid network of like-minded professionals, in a community where everyone thrives. *ASL interpretation will be provided at this show.*For patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: www.oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility
Courageous Leadership: Our Efforts to Educate Women & Girls in Afghanistan
This Event is free, but seats are reserved and advance booking is strongly recommended. The lecture portion will run approximately 60 minutes.This event celebrates truly courageous Afghan social entrepreneurs. They are refugees from their homes, relentlessly working to bring Afghan women and girls education and hope. We will be joined by speakers Pashtana Zalmai Khan Durrani, Founder of LEARN Afghanistan, and Roya Mahboob, Founder & CEO of Digital Citizen Fund. These amazing women will be discussing their leadership journeys and their experiences creating organizations that directly address literacy for women in Afghanistan and beyond. Attendees will hear about action items they can take within their own communities and how they can contribute to improved literacy worldwide. In 2012, Pashtana was featured in the #100Timestalks and was among the BBC 100 Most Influential Women list in 2021. In 2013, Roya was recognized for her work in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and is a member of the 2014 Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards, Civic Innovators, and Young Leader of World Economic Form. The School of Business and the Katie Leadership Impact Program could not be more excited to host these amazing speakers and help bring their stories to the Katie Community and beyond.
