Franciscan University

Dr. Damian Bacich, Associate Professor of Spanish at San José State University, delivers his talk entitled "Mexican Franciscans in Alta California and the Twilight of the Missions." Dr. Bacich's talk was part of the "Junipero Serra: Mission & The Franciscan Tradition" Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Rose Marie Beebe, Professor of Spanish Literature at Santa Clara University, and Dr. Robert M. Senkewicz, Professor of History at Santa Clara University, deliver their talk entitled "Junipero Serra and the Native Peoples of the Californias." Dr. Beebe & Dr. Senkewicz's talk was part of the "St. Junipero Serra: Mission & The Franciscan Tradition" Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. James Matenaer, Assistant Professor of History at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "A Franciscan Missionary Tradition in Theory and Practice." Dr. Matenaer's talk was part of the "St. Junipero Serra: Mission and Franciscan Tradition" Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

This Panel Discussion concluded the Conference on St. Junipero Serra. Participants included:

- Dr. James Matenaer, Assistant Professor of History at Franciscan University of Steubenville

- Dr. Damian Bacich, Associate Professor of Spanish at San José State University

- Dr. Rose Maria Beebe, Professor of Spanish Literature at Santa Clara University

- Dr. Robert Senkewicz, Professor of History at Santa Clara University

The Panel Discussion was moderated by Dr. Stephen Lewis, Professor of English at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Helma Adde, the daughter of Assyrian immigrants, and Jordan Allott, a documentary filmmaker, share the story of the production of "Our Last Stand." The film focuses on the plight of Christians living in the Middle East. This presentation was sponsored by the Center for Leadership at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life of America, delivers her talk entitled "Pro-Life Activism: What You Can Do as a College Student RIGHT NOW!" Ms. Hawkins' talk was sponsored by the Students for Life Club at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Jeff Cavins, author of "When You Suffer: Biblical Keys to Hope and Understanding", as they discuss how to find purpose and consolation during difficult times.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MARCH 2016

Dr. Matthew O'Brien, Professor of History at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "The Irish In America: And How They Got That Way." Dr. O'Brien's talk was part of the Faculty Research Colloquia at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Robert Spencer, Founder and Director of Jihad Watch, as they discuss ISIS and how Christians in the West are called to respond to this emerging threat.

Dr. Jared Goff, Professor of Theology at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary, delivers his talk entitled "The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition: Context, Continuities, and Provocations." Dr. Goff's talk was sponsored by the Theology and Philosophy Depts. at Franciscan University of Steubenville.