Lourdes University

Student Art Exhibition
2024-03-23 18:30 - 2024-04-10 18:30 (America/New_York) | Canticle Center Gallery, 5335 Silica Dr. Sylvania, OH 43560 United States, Sylvani, OH, 43560
Opening Reception:
Saturday, March 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gallery Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment.
For more information please contact the Art Department at 419-824-3685

TOTALITY: Discovering the Eclipse
2024-03-23 19:30, 2024-04-05 19:30, 2024-04-06 13:30, 2024-04-06 16:30, 2024-04-06 19:30, 2024-04-07 13:30, 2024-04-07 16:30, 2024-04-07 19:30 | Appold Planetarium, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560

Future PAWsibilities Saturdays
2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Russell J. Ebeid Welcome Center, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560
RSVP Not Required
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey toward higher education? Lourdes University welcomes you to explore your Future PAWsibilities with us! Join us for a series of engaging and informative events designed to help you take that important step toward your academic dreams.
What to Expect
At our Future PAWsibilities Saturdays, you’ll get the chance to:

Meet with our friendly admissions counselors who are here to answer all your questions and guide you through the enrollment process.
Explore our beautiful campus with a personalized tour, where you can envision yourself as a part of the Lourdes family.
Learn about our diverse range of academic programs, scholarships, and opportunities that await you.

It’s All About YOU
These events are completely FREE and open to anyone interested in a future enrollment at Lourdes University. Whether you’re a high school senior, a transfer student, or someone looking to continue their education, we have something special in store for you.
Join us at Lourdes University and unlock the potential that lies ahead. Your future starts here, and we can’t wait to be a part of it!

Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture 2024
2024-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Franciscan Center Theatre, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560
Mark 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 by a reception, offering attendees the chance to connect and converse.
This event is sponsored by George and Vicky Brymer and the Lourdes University Art Department. For further information, please contact Erin Palmer Szavuly, Associate Professor and Chair of the Art Department, at eszavuly@lourdes.edu or 419-824-3685.
Lawrence W. Nichols
In 1992, Lawrence W. Nichols became the Toledo Museum of Art’s first curator emeritus, marking a distinguished career in the art world. Formerly the associate curator of the John G. Johnson Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Nichols curated numerous exhibitions at the TMA and played a pivotal role in significant acquisitions. His contributions include works by Hals, Guercino, Chardin, Delacroix, Géricault, and Vuillard.
Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak
Established in 2011 by Lourdes alumnus George Brymer and his wife Vicky, the Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture series provides a platform for students and the community to engage with professionals in the art field. Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak, OSF, an accomplished professor and artist, has long served the Lourdes community. Her legacy includes 14 years of teaching at Cardinal Stritch High School and numerous displays of her ceramic and mural works are on display across the nation.

SAVE Lecture: Conservation in NW Ohio
2024-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560
Conservation 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
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560
Enjoy 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.

Choir Concert
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Franciscan Center Theatre, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560
Come enjoy the angelic talents of the Lourdes Choir!
No cost to attend.

Separation of Church and State: Protecting Your Beliefs and Your Democracy
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Franciscan Center Conference Rooms A & B, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, OH, 43560
Hot Button Issue presentations focus on current topics of special interest to the League and the community at large. They are sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Toledo-Lucas County.
Many have come to believe that our founders intended for the United States to be a Christian nation. However, the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution clearly states that there shall be no establishment of a national religion. A movement called Christian nationalism is advocating that Christian values, symbols and beliefs form the identity of our republic and that idea is being supported by recent laws and court decisions. Join us to learn how this concept is undermining our democratic principles. Speakers:
Kristin Blochowski, Lourdes University Criminal and Social Justice Professor (including Constitutional law); Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Master’s in Education; Juris Doctor; former FBI agent and practicing lawyer.
Dale Lanigan, Lourdes University adjunct professor, former Chair of Lourdes University Sociology and Justice Studies; former University of Toledo professor; former pastor; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Master’s in Theological Studies, and Doctor’s of Education in Educational Sociology.
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Spectrum of Possibilities: Autism Conference
2024-04-12 08:15 - 15:00 | Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560
Lourdes University is excited to announce its inaugural Spectrum of Possibilities: Autism Conference, is scheduled to take place on April 12 from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Franciscan Center located at 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio. This conference marks the beginning of an annual series dedicated to deepening the understanding of evidence-based practices, fostering accessible support systems, and promoting awareness of advocacy and service-related opportunities within the autism community.
Event Details:
The conference’s primary mission is to establish a platform for knowledge dissemination and collaboration. Attendees can expect an enriching program featuring two tracks: one focused on professional development and the other tailored to family and community support. Esteemed presenters will lead one-hour workshops covering a range of topics. Professional track presentations will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), enabling attendees to expand their expertise while engaging with the latest insights.
In addition to the breakout sessions, participants will enjoy a continental breakfast and a transformative presentation from keynote speaker Dave Finch. The cost of attendance is $30 per person and $15 per student, with limited scholarships available. To RSVP and access the conference schedule, please visit: https://avenuesforautism.networkforgood.com/events/67617-spectrum-of-possibilities-autism-conference-2024.
“We are thrilled to host the Spectrum of Possibilities: Autism Conference and are confident it will emerge as an invaluable resource for individuals, families, and professionals within the autism community,” expressed Cait Dickey, Office of Accessibility Coordinator at Lourdes University. “By convening diverse perspectives and expertise, our aim is to cultivate a deeper understanding of autism and champion impactful solutions.”
Contact Information:
For inquiries regarding the conference, please reach out to Ali Cousino, Community Relations Coordinator at Avenues for Autism, at acousino@avenuesforautism.org. Accessibility-related matters can be directed to Cait Dickey, Office of Accessibility Coordinator at Lourdes University, at cdickey@lourdes.edu.

Save the Date: Spring 2024 Research & Scholarship Symposium
2024-04-25 15:00 - 19:30 | Russell Ebeid Hall
More information to come.

Safe Sitter April
2024-04-27 09:00 - 15:30 | Lourdes University St. Joseph Hall, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560
The Lourdes University College of Nursing offers Safe Sitter training for rising students in Grades 6-8.
Safe Sitter is a medically-oriented instruction series that teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. The program offers actual hands-on training in the following areas:

basic lifesaving techniques
safety precaution to prevent accidents
how to activate the emergency system
tips on basic child care

Register Here

Blood Drive
2024-04-29 10:30 - 16:00 | Commons Space, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, OH, 43560
To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: LOURDES.

Hit the Links 2024
2024-06-03 08:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Hills Golf Club, 6400 Jackman Rd., Temperance, MI, 48182
Lourdes University annual golf outing
Monday, June 3, 2024
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration begins at 7:30 AM
Bedford Hills Golf Club

For more information contact Sarah Salatin, ssalatin@lourdes.edu 419-517-8984

Safe Sitter Class
2024-06-10 09:00 - 15:30 | OH
The Lourdes University College of Nursing and Social Sciences offers Safe Sitter training for rising students in Grades 6-8.
Safe Sitter is a medically-oriented instruction series that teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. The program offers actual hands-on training in the following areas:

basic lifesaving techniques
safety precaution to prevent accidents
how to activate the emergency system
tips on basic child care

Register Here

HOWL Days
2024-06-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Lourdes University Ebeid Recreation Center, 6737 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560
For Future Gray Wolves!
Admitted students, get ready to HOWL!
Location: Lourdes University Ebeid Recreation Center
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Register by clicking HERE
Join us for a day made just for you to get an exciting glimpse into campus life as a future Gray Wolf. On your HOWL Day, you can expect to:

Finalize your class schedule with an Academic Advisor!
Learn about Financial Aid, Housing, Student Life, and more!
Enjoy a complimentary meal & meet the incoming class!
Take an optional campus tour if you haven’t done so already!

An Evening with Emily Nussbaum
2024-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH, 43560
Who 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 The New Yorker, where she’s worked since 2011, originally as the magazine’s television critic. In 2016, she won the Pulitzer Prize for criticism. Previously, she was the culture editor for New York, where she created the Approval Matrix. She is the author of I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through the TV Revolution, which was a finalist for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Clive Thompson, and their two children.
VIP Reception begins at 6pm and is a mix-and-mingle format, with an opportunity to meet the author beforehand. A signed copy of the book and light refreshments are included with VIP tickets.
A free, signed copy of her new book will be given to the first 50 registrants. Additional copies will be available for purchase at the event.
The author’s presentation and Q & A will be followed by a book signing.
Register by Tuesday, July 9 to https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/jfgtprograms or Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0351 or sherry@jewishtoledo.org
This event is coordinated through a community partnership by Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, Lourdes University, and Finch & Fern Book Co. Thank you for supporting arts and culture!
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MBA/MOL Virtual Info Sessions
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Lourdes University
Curious to learn more about our esteemed Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) programs? Register for our free virtual information sessions to see which program is right for you!
Contact gradadmit@lourdes.edu with any questions.
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MEd Virtual Info Sessions
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Lourdes University
Curious to learn more about our esteemed Master of Education program? Register for our free virtual information sessions to learn more!
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