New York Times bestselling author will speak at the University of 91吃瓜 on Thursday, March 19 at Leighton Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Sr. Kathleen Cannon, O.P.聽Distinguished Lecture Series, the event is free, but ticketed.
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Originally published by at on February 17, 2020.