2023 Summer Conference

Presented by Memoria College

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Overview

We invite you to join Memoria College instructors and students on the campus of Highlands Latin School this coming July for a two-day conference where we will contemplate the great ideas!

Speakers will include:

  • Joseph Pearce
  • Dr. Leta Sundet
  • Dr. Frank Russell
  • Martin Cothran
  • Tracy Lee Simmons
  • Dr. Vigen Guroian
  • Dr. D. T.  Sheffler
Register Today! 2023 SCHEDULE

This prize, inspired by the book Climbing Parnassus by Tracy Lee Simmons, is awarded for an author’s great words on the cultivation of the Western liberal arts tradition.

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2023 SUMMER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, JULY 11

  • 4:45 p.m. Faculty Dinner (The Home of Brian & Leigh Lowe)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

  • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast (Gymnasium)
  • 8:25 a.m. Welcome (Gymnasium)
  • 8:45 a.m. The Virgin Muse: The Greek Classics and the Future Coming of Christ – Joseph Pearce
  • 10:15 a.m. TBA – Dr. Leta Sundet
  • 12:00 p.m. Lunch
  • 1:15 p.m. Imperial Architecture in the New Republic – Dr. Frank Russell
  • 2:45 p.m. Panel – Moderator: Dr. D. T. Sheffler
  • 4:00 p.m. Faculty & Student Picnic (Highlands Latin School Campus)
  • 5:30 p.m. Community Lecture Series Reception (Gymnasium)
  • 6:00 p.m. Presentation of the Parnassus Prize – Presenter: Martin Cothran
  • 6:45 p.m. Community Lecture: TBD

THURSDAY, JULY 13

  • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast (Gymnasium)
  • 8:05 a.m. Welcome (Gymnasium)
  • 8:45 a.m. What Is Classical Education? – Martin Cothran
  • 10:15 a.m. Why Latin (and Greek)? – Tracy Lee Simmons
  • 11:45 a.m. Lunch
  • 12:45 p.m. CLSA Accreditation, Memoria College Diplomas
  • 1:15 p.m. Plenary – Martin Cothran
  • 2:15 p.m. How to Read a Fairy Tale – Dr. Vigen Guroian
  • 3:45 p.m. What a Liberal Education Means – Dr. D. T. Sheffler

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