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May 16, 2012

Michael Kessler Spoke at American University of Beirut

Berkley Center Associate Director Michael Kessler spoke at American University of Beirut's Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Center for American Studies and Research on May 10, 2012. Kessler spoke on the topic "Drawing the line between Religion and Politics: Challenges of the 2012 U.S. elections."

May 14, 2012

Rosalina Velasquez: A Mayan Visionary For Peace, Mother Earth and Motherhood

It takes only an instant to recognize in Rosalina Tuyuc Velasquez a force to be reckoned with. Rosalina was taking on Japan last week, as winner of the prestigious Niwano Peace Prize, sometimes called the "spiritual Nobel." She was making history, as the first indigenous religious leader to receive this award.

May 11, 2012

José Casanova Delivers Series of Lectures on Global Secularism

Professor José Casanova delivered five lectures over a period of five days at the Ukranian Catholic University in Lviv, speaking specifically on the causes and effects of global secularism.

May 2, 2012

Bishops and Extractive Industries: A Human Face of Mining

In far flung corners of the world, religious leaders are protesting against mining companies and projects. What are their complaints?

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November 6, 2026

Timothy Ajay Shares Dedication to Jesuit Values and Global Citizenship

Timothy Ajay spoke in an interview about his experiences with the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) Global Citizenship programs and what it means to be a global citizen as a student at a Jesuit university.

Patrick Beldio works on a sculpture of a female head

November 4, 2026

Patrick Beldio Presents Solo Performance on Spirituality and Creative Vocation

On November 13, Berkley Center Research Fellow will present Permission to do My Utmost, a solo performance exploring the spiritual and artistic journey behind The New Being, his eleven-ton bronze sculpture featuring a figure with butterflies emerging from his heart.

October 27, 2026

Nkafu Carlson Lekeaka Speaks on Commitment to Global Citizenship

Nkafu Carlson Lekeaka spoke in an interview about his experiences with the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) Global Citizenship programs and what it means to be a global citizen as a student at a Jesuit university.

Rowan Williams stands at the podium in Gaston Hall with Georgetown leaders seated behind him. Photo by Phil Humnicky.

October 22, 2026

Georgetown Awards Honorary Degree to Rowan Williams, Former Archbishop of Canterbury

On October 20, Georgetown bestowed its highest academic honor on Rev. Rowan Williams, a theologian and the former archbishop of Canterbury, in Gaston Hall. The Berkley Center co-sponsored the event as part of its support for the university’s annual Costan Lecture in Early Christianity, a series directed by Faculty Fellow Julia Lamm that invites leading scholars of early Christianity to campus.