University of St. Thomas
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Cultural Outreach Forum and Other Spring 2012 Events
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Official Opening of the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies New Residence
Celebrating the Ninth Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Center for Irish Studies
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 4206 Yoakum Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Free and open to the public
RSVP requested by January 17, 2012 to 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The Jig Is Up!
Performers: Larry Mallette, Diehl Moran, Judd Heartsill, Matt Lewis
and Robert Shaddox
Concert Benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
When: 7:30 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon, Houston TX 77006
Open to the public; Adults $15; Seniors $10; children and students free
RSVP requested by January 25, 2012 to 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ritual and Belief Transformed Under Empire-Effects of Rome's Conquests on the Celts
Dr. Peter S. Wells, Professor of Anthropology, University of Minnesota
When: 7:30 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon, Houston TX 77006
Free and open to the public
Co-sponsored by the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies and the Archaeological Institute of America
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Lunch with the Clergy at Piatto Ristorante
When: 12-3:30 pm
Where: Piatto Ristorante, 4925 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77056
Benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Cost: $300 per person
RSVP required and payment requested by February 13, 2012 to Lori Gallagher, JD,
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies, University of St. Thomas,
3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston 77006
Special guest clergy attending the luncheon include:
Most Reverend Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza
Most Reverend Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Vincent M. Rizzotto
Fr. Mike Buentello, CSB
Fr. Ronald Schwenzer, CSB
Fr. Brendan Cahill, STD
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Heartstring Quartet with Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Chris Newman, Nollaig Casey and Arty McGlynn
When: 7:30 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum, Houston TX 77006
Benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Open to the public; Adults $15; Seniors $10; children and students free
RSVP requested by February 27, 2012 to 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Mass Celebrated by His Eminence Daniel N. Cardinal DiNardo
When: 10 am
Where: University of St. Thomas, Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum
Brunch: University of St. Thomas, Jerabeck Gymnasium, 4000 Mt. Vernon
Cost of Breakfast: $25 check or cash with advanced ticket sales; $30 at the door
Benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
RSVP requested for Breakfast byThursday, March 8, 2012 to 713-525-3592 oririshstudies@stthom.edu
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Peace Through Commerce Conference
The World in Our Classroom: The World in Our Boardroom
Co-sponsored by the UST Center for Business Ethics and the UST William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Proposed Key Speakers and Participants:
William J. Flynn, Chairman Emeritus of Mutual of America Life Insurance Company and Chairman, National Committee on American Foreign Policy
Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO of the Leader to Leader Institute
Rev. Oliver Williams C.S.C., Director of the Center for Ethics and Religious Values in Business in Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business
When: 7 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd.
Free and open to the public
For more information on any of these events, please contact Lori Gallagher
at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu
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