Calendar of Events
Franciscan Center
Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture 2024
Franciscan Center Theatre 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OHMark your calendars for the 2024 Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture, titled “Acquisition Anecdotes of a TMA Curator of European Paintings” featuring Lawrence W. Nichols, the first curator emeritus of the Toledo Museum of Art. The title “curator emeritus” is assigned to a former staff with a long and distinguished career at an institution, and typically implies continuous involvement with said institution. The lecture will take place on Sunday, April 7, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Center Theatre, located at 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio. This enlightening presentation is free and open to the public, and will be followed...
SAVE Lecture: Conservation in NW Ohio
Franciscan Center 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OHConservation in Northwest Ohio: Protecting What’s Left. Restoring What’s Been Lost Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. In-person & Zoom Lectures are hybrid held in the Franciscan Center on the Lourdes University campus at 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH 43560 For the Zoom link, visit: www.sciencealliancesave.org/calendar By: Rob Krain, Executive Director. Black Swamp Conservancy Focus: UN Sustainability Goal #14 Life Below Water; #15 Life on Land
Spring Choral Concert
Franciscan Center 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OHEnjoy a Spring Choral Concert on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. The concert features the Lourdes University Chorale and A Cappella Choir. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Director Betsy Bellavia at ebellavia@lourdes.edu.
An Evening with Emily Nussbaum
Franciscan Center 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OHWho invented reality television, the world’s most dangerous pop-culture genre? And why can’t we look away from shows like the Bachelor and Survivor? Award-winning, New York Times best-selling author Emily Nussbaum will talk about her revelatory new book Cue the Sun! that explores the rise of the “dirty documentary,” from its contentious roots in radio to the ascent of Donald Trump. Emily will share stories of the real characters who built the reality genre and explore the morally charged, funny, and sometimes tragic consequences of the hunt for something real inside something fake. Emily Nussbaum is a staff writer at...
An Evening with Melissa Urban
Franciscan Center 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OHTo purchase tickets and for more information, including the event schedule, please click here. About Melissa Urban: Melissa Urban is CEO of the Whole30 and an authority on helping people create lifelong healthy habits. She is a six-time New York Times bestselling author (including the #1 bestseller The Whole30); and has been featured by Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She lives with her husband, son, and a poodle named Henry in Salt Lake City, Utah. About the new Whole30: The new and improved Whole30 program from #1 New York Times...
2024 Academic Convocation
Franciscan Center 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OHLourdes University Open House
Lourdes University Ebeid Recreation Center 6737 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OHAre you a high school student eager to take the first step towards an exciting future? Join us on Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for an unforgettable day of exploration and inspiration at Lourdes University’s Fall Open House. Our vibrant campus is opening its doors to welcome you to a world of possibilities. Savor the Moment: Indulge in a delicious lunch and connect with current students, faculty, and staff to get a taste of the vibrant community that awaits you. Seniors, Secure Your Gift: Seniors stepping into Fall 2025 can receive an exclusive gift by paying...