Canisius All-College Honors Program Presents Lectures
The Canisius College All-College Honors Program will present the following lectures:
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| Gary Radke, PhD | Aristide Tessitore |
Gary Radke, PhD, dean’s professor of the humanities at Syracuse University, will present “What Should a Sculpture by Leonardo da Vinci Look Like?” on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 3 – 4 p.m. in the Regis Room of the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center. An expert in Renaissance art, Radke is a fellow of the American Academy in Rome and is best known for his widely-translated college text, “Art in Renaissance Italy.” This lecture is followed by a reception.
Aristide Tessitore, political science professor at Furman University, will present “Individualism or Greatness? Tocqueville on America’s Uncertain Future,” on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Regis North of the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center. Toqueville, a French nobleman from the early 19th century, is considered the most acute observer of American society and politics.
Both lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Bruce Dierenfield, PhD, at 888-2683.
Submitted by: Bruce Dierenfield, PhD, professor, history; director, All-College Honors
