Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and one of the world’s most-followed Catholics on social media, will deliver the keynote address during Assumption’s 101st Commencement on Sunday, May 13, at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester.
By ensuring that the sharpest minds, representing diverse viewpoints and areas of study, are a part of this dialogue, Assumption reaffirms – and bolsters – its commitment to providing students with an education that goes beyond the mere memorization of facts and acquisition of skills and empowers them to continue the discussion.
Accompanied by a new Steinway Concert Piano, Assumption hosted a concert featuring its Chorale and special guest New York Metropolitan Opera tenor Matthew Polenzani. This unique event was also an opportunity to formally recognize Jeanne Y. Curtis, for whom the performance hall is named.
In recent years, there’s been intensified focus on encouraging students to study a single subject area to perform a specific task, eschewing a liberal arts education. The trouble with a single-focused degree education? If the job becomes obsolete, so does the degree; there are no additional skills to fall back on.
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