Activities and Opportunities
The cursus honorum (“course of honors”) was the path of formation for a Roman citizen to become a statesman. It entailed exercising duties and receiving honors in service to one’s political community. Reflecting America’s inheritance from the Roman republic, the Institute’s programs and activities offer students the opportunity to achieve excellence while pursuing formation for civic life.
Convivium
Convivium is the Institute’s monthly hospitality hour. This is a fraternal light reception intended to allow students and Institute faculty to mingle and engage in conversation over light refreshments or coffee. Convivia run monthly during the academic year.
Colloquium
Colloquium is a small-group discussion of a core text. Institute faculty host Colloquia in the evenings throughout the semester. These conversations introduce students to a variety of texts, questions, and perspectives from across historical and disciplinary arenas. Readings range from the classical to the contemporary as determined by the professor.
At the beginning of each semester, a full list of Colloquia topics will be available on the Institute’s website. Institute Scholars take two Colloquia each semester.