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SMC Collegiate Seminar Program

The Collegiate Seminar Program is the heart of Saint Mary's core curriculum.

Through active listening, open questions, and the process of shared inquiry, Seminar discussions deepen understanding for everyone at the table.

04/27/2026

TODAY: Join us in Claeys Lounge for a graphic novel workshop led by Deanna Zibello! 📚

01/09/2026

Congratulations to Professor David Arndt on the publication of his new book, Philosophy of Writing! It’s both a philosophical meditation on writing and a practical handbook. Check it out!

12/02/2025

For our final 2 events of the fall, Aaron Lee’s (Physics) program invites students to walk up to the observatory pad and gaze at the night sky. This program serves as a perfect embodiment of the theme “Looking Outward” and is accessible for all students, particularly in CS/Math, Physics, and Astronomy. With help from Aaron’s Astronomy students, the workshop makes Galileo’s observations and deductions apprehensible. Hope to see you there! 🌌🔭✨

10/29/2025

Join us this evening for a free pre-show talk before the opening-night performance of THE LATE WEDDING at 8:00 pm! 🎊🍾🎭 Performance dates, times, and ticket information below:

Wednesday, October 29, 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 30, 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 1, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 2, 2 p.m.

Tickets limited — reserve early
Visit stmarys-ca.edu/late-wedding for details!
SEMINAR students receive a $2 discount on tickets 🎟️

10/28/2025

Sunayani Bhattacharya (English) returns to offer this exciting program, exploring the racial politics of Frankenstein and examining the ways Shelley’s novel intervenes in 19th century debates over the slave trade.

Timed to SEM 350, the discussion will also engage History, Ethnic Studies, English, and Women’s & Gender Studies students, among others. 🎃🏰🌩️

10/24/2025

In this new program with Colin Redemer (Philosophy), explore the world through the lens of the Second Vatican Council and what they saw as our greatest challenges, both within the Catholic Church and around the globe.

Timed to the reading in SEM 250, this event will also be of interest to students of Theology, History, and Philosophy. ⛪️🌍

10/23/2025

What is it about Karl Marx that makes him culturally relevant and political dynamite?

Join scholar of social thought, Robert Bulman, to learn who Marx was and how his ideas changed history. Together we’ll revisit his own words—The Communist Manifesto—to better understand what Marx believed and why we’re still arguing over him today.

10/13/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Professor Akhil Amar to campus this evening, and we hope you can join us for this riveting conversation with the foremost living scholar on Constitutional history!

10/08/2025

Join us for a discussion of How Movies Look! Professor Jakaitis offers a deeper look at the ways motion pictures mediate our “looking outward.” This engaging program surveys themes of representation, power, and authenticity using film clips projected on LeFevre’s big screen to illustrate key concepts.

10/03/2025

Join us for Art as Resistance: A Creative Workshop led by Sarah Vital, Laura White, & Dana Herrera! 🖌️

This will be a hands-on workshop connecting artistic endeavors with Penelope from The Odyssey. We will explore the role of handcrafting as both an act and an expression of resistance, and consider the value of craft for the formation of social identity and community connection. Participants will co-create woven artworks, and will engage with a discussion of Penelope’s role in the classic text.

We can’t wait to see you at the latest installment of SMC’s Seminar Enticement Series!

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1928 St. Mary's Road
Moraga, CA
94575

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http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/collegiate-seminar

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