An Evening With Roxane Gay, Loft’s inaugural Lit!Series
The approximate run time will be 60-70 minutes with no intermission, followed by a book signing in the lobby.Join the Loft Literary Center for its first Lit!Series event of the year featuring bestselling author Roxane Gay. This conversation will highlight and celebrate the work of Roxane Gay Books, an imprint of Grove Atlantic that publishes books of fiction and nonfiction selected and edited by Roxane Gay herself. She will be joined by three RGB-published authors, Lindsay Hunter, J. Vanessa Lyon, and Kelly Sundberg, in a topical discussion of feminist literature, queer representation in books, equity in publishing, and so much more! Books by featured authors will be available for sale and the onstage program will be followed by a book signing reception. Roxane Gay is an author and cultural critic whose writing is unmatched and widely revered. Her work garners international acclaim for its reflective, no-holds-barred exploration of feminism and social criticism. With a deft eye on modern culture, she brilliantly critiques its ebb and flow with both wit and ferocity. The Loft Lit!Series is a quarterly weekend gathering for readers and writers. Each weekend will feature a vibrant menu of options including celebrations, conversations, intensive classes, lunchtime learnings, and one-on-one feedback meetings with agents and editors. To learn more, visit loft.org/litseries*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
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
A Conversation with Junauda Petrus
The approximate run time is 90 minutes with no intermission. Join us for an evening of critical conversation and creative magic as author, Junauda Petrus shares her writing, art, and activism. Petrus is author of The Stars and the Blackness Between Them, a Coretta Scott King Honor book and the 2023 St. Kate’s One Read for Racial Justice book. Attendance is most impactful in person for this event. However, if you are unable to attend in person, you may join by livestream. The livestream and the in-person option are both free. The livestream does not require a ticket but you must register at the link below:Livestream Registration To attend in-person, proceed with booking a ticket on this webpage. Have a question for Junauda? Link to google form to submit your questions to Junauda Petrus for the Q&A portion of the event:Link to Google Form*ASL interpretation will be provided.*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.
Goodman Lecture: Mediterranean Mixing: Pagans, Jews and Christians in Roman Antiquity
The Roman Empire encompassed a near-countless variety of ethnic groups, and accordingly, a numberless population of gods. Most of the time, everyone (gods and humans) got along. Pagans dropped into Jewish sacred spaces (both local synagogues and, before 70 CE, the temple in Jerusalem), and Jews lived within pagan sacred spaces: the diaspora city itself was a pagan religious institution. We will explore the ways that a pragmatic religious pluralism prevailed in the Empire, as well as the ways that certain conditions could disrupt this status quo. How can we account for pagan anti-Christian persecutions? And how does a lasting legacy of Christian anti-Judaism emerge and develop in this same period of time?Paula Fredriksen is an Aurelio Professor of Scripture emerita at Boston University and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.The annual Goodman Lecture is an endowed lecture with a mission of strengthening Jewish-Christian understanding.
