Film adaptations of Jane Austen, Taylor Swift lyrics, the actual Roman Empire—what is it that we can't stop thinking about and what does it say about who we are? In this series, we will explore the loves we can't seem to get rid of, the battles we feel we must fight, and the sacrifices we make for what we hold most dear. Join us in thinking through these questions about obsession and desire through four lenses: love, conflict, sacrifice, and death. When should we fight for what we love? When should we let it go? And what remains when it's gone? Can ambition help us channel our desires in a healthy way or does it make us more obsessed?

Dates: Wednesdays, 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm (3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22). Dinner and readings will be provided. 

Location: Harrison College House (M20), University of Pennsylvania

Registration: This program is open to all current undergraduate and graduate studentsat the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. To sign up, please complete the form below.

If you are a Drexel University student, we ask that you RSVP at least 2 days in advance if possible since we will need to request that you be added to Harrison College House’s access list.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 15

Please direct any questions to Mary Lee (mlee@collegiuminstitute.org).

This seminar series is supported by a grant from the Lumen Christi Institute with funding from the John Templeton Foundation (Grant #63614).