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Archive

Here you will find full length video of some of our more recent lectures. You can search through all of the lectures from the past few years on our YouTube channel.

Astronomy, God and the Search for Elegance

November 18, 2015 - On September 18, Br. Guy was appointed director of the Vatican Observatory by Pope Francis. As part of its 90th Anniversary celebration, Manresa coordinated with the Cranbrook Institute of Science for Br. Guy to present his talk entitled “Astronomy, God and the Search for Elegance.”

Astronomy, God and the Search for Elegance

Saving the Kirtland’s Warbler

May 5, 2016 - Dr. Dave Ewert - Hear the inspiring story of bringing North America's rarest songbird back from the brink of extinction, how it's being protected now, and what makes the Kirtland's warbler unique.

Saving the Kirtland's Warbler

Burn Baby Burn!

April 7, 2016 - Rodolfo Villegas - Learn about the natural role and history of fire in our environment and how reintroducing fire to certain landscapes can benefit both nature and people.

Burn Baby Burn!

The Nature of Cities

March 3, 2016 - A lecture by Dr. Patrick Doran, Associate State Director of The Nature Conservancy. By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the world's population will live in cities. How can nature help build resilient urban communities around the world and right here in Detroit?

The Nature of Cities

For more videos of past lectures, please check out our YouTube channel.