Dominican University Siena Center

09/23/2026

Tia Noelle Pratt, PhD, author of “Black and Catholic” at Dominican on October 6. Link below to register!

Dr. Tia Noelle Pratt will reflect on her recent book and its implications for the U.S. Catholic Church through the lenses of systemic racism, identity, and parish life.

04/07/2025

Craig A. Ford, Jr.The Lund Gill Lecture.

03/12/2025

Join us Saturday!

Join Us for a Conversation with Jan Richardson

As someone deeply familiar with grief following the sudden loss of her husband and creative partner, Jan Richardson has navigated the labyrinth of sorrow with poetic grace and honesty. In this special event, we will explore themes of enduring love, stubborn hope, and the solace found in creative practice.

Co-sponsored with the Dominican University Siena Center, this event invites you to reflect on how we listen our way into our unexpected, unfolding lives.

🗓️ Saturday, March 15
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM (CT)
📍 Zoom & In-Person (Jan Richardson will be on Zoom)
🏷️ Cost: $35
Register today: https://csjthewell.org/programs/conversation-with-jan-richardson/

📚 About Jan Richardson: Jan is an artist, writer, and ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. She directs The Wellspring Studio, LLC, and is a sought-after retreat leader and conference speaker. Her work, described by the Chicago Tribune as "breathtaking," has garnered an international audience. Jan's books include The Cure for Sorrow, Night Visions, In the Sanctuary of Women, and her latest, Sparrow: A Book of Life and Death and Life. Learn more at https://www.janrichardson.com/ Jan Richardson

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Jan's profound insights and creative spirit. See you there!

02/23/2025

Join us online March 15 for Jan Richardson - author, poet, minister. Register here: https://www.dom.edu/arts-minds/st-catherine-siena-center/jan-richardson

11/08/2024

Get ready for a memorable night of poetry at Dominican University's Lund Auditorium! Join us on Nov 13 at 7 p.m. for an event with acclaimed poet José Olivarez. Free admission, but seats are limited—sign up today! https://bit.ly/TabetPoetry

10/29/2024

Experience an evening of powerful storytelling with celebrated poet José Olivarez at Dominican University! Join us on Nov 13, 7 p.m. for the Annual Tabet Poetry Reading. Free event, registration required—sign up now! https://bit.ly/TabetPoetry

10/21/2024

Don’t miss the annual Caesar and Patricia Tabet Poetry Reading with the acclaimed poet, José Olivarez on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00 P.M. at Dominican University. Olivarez’s powerful words will bring stories of identity, culture, and community to life.

Don’t wait—reserve your spot for this free event now at bit.ly/TabetPoetry!

Please complete the following form to secure your spot. Seats will be reserved on a first come first served basis. The form must be submitted for each attendee. This free program is presented as part of Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, a major public humanities initiative taking place across the....

10/16/2024

Please complete the following form to secure your spot. Seats will be reserved on a first come first served basis. The form must be submitted for each attendee. This free program is presented as part of Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, a major public humanities initiative taking place across the....

03/19/2024

Carrie Newcomer and John McCutcheonApril 20, 2024 Lund Auditorium 7:30 pmCarrie Newcomer is a songwriter, recording artist, performer, and educator. She has been described as a "prairie mystic" by the Boston Globe and one who "asks all the right questions" by Rolling Stone Magazine. Carrie has 19 na...

03/12/2024

Join us next Monday March 18 @ 6pm online for John McCutcheon: Mercy, Grace, & Music: The Miracle in the Mundane. Register here https://www.dom.edu/arts-minds/st-catherine-siena-center/john-mccutcheon