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The Education Forum

Dr. Louise Cowan

What is the Purpose of an Education?

February 17-18, 2012
Drs. Louise Cowan, Wesley Null, and Diana Senechal will be the featured speakers.
Details and registration are now available.




2012 Summer Institute

Summer Institute Teachers

July 9-27, 2012

Pre-K-12 School Teachers, Apply to the 2012 Sue Rose Summer Institute for Teachers Here.






In Memoriam: Dr. James Hillman, 1926-2011

The Institute paid tribute to Dr. Hillman, who passed away on October 27th, during its Longing For Beauty conference, November 10-12, 2011. Memorials and tributes from his colleagues and friends.

February Events and Classes


FEBRUARY 10: Friday Night Salon
More information and registration

FEBRUARY 14: Breakfast Book Group
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February 14: Dante Paradiso
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FEBRUARY 15: Lunch Book Group
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FEBRUARY 16: Routh Street Irregulars
Dr. Guy Story Brown leads a new group in understanding the political character of America. More information and registration

FEBRUARY 20: Speaking of Movies
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FEBRUARY 22-24: Gaston Bachelard. Institute Founding Fellow Dr. Joanne H. Stroud leads a three-session introduction to French philosopher Gaston Bachelard. More information and registration

View the February 2012 Events Postcard.

Download the Spring 2012 catalog.


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