The Emmaus Center at St. Norbert College offers you a variety of wonderful ways to deepen your faith and explore spiritual questions.
Trip Leaders and participants grow through hands-on education, service, and reflection to become engaged citizens who strengthen communities by committing to social justice.
Agape Latte is a coffeehouse speaker series for students that features personal stories, delivered by faculty and staff members to share lessons about the intersection of faith and everyday life.
The Emmaus Center student staff members keep our work rooted in the lives of students throughout campus.

Agape Latte

“Agape” is a Greek word for a kind of love that seeks nothing in return.

The format is designed to engage students in an inviting social environment and hear wonderful and diverse stories about the faith journeys of others and the ways their faith impacted their lives.

2022-23
Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 7-8 p.m. Michels Ballroom	Gathering Fragments of Hope: Meaning, Purpose, and God Howard Ebert, Ph.D. Professor of Theology and Religious Studies Director of Master of Arts in Liberal Studies and Master of Theological Studies Live music by Emily Martin '23 and Shawn Cushman 24 followed by Dr. Ebert’s talk and Q&A. Coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and rice krispies will be available. Register today via mySNC!
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 8-9 p.m. Cassandra Voss Center	The Power of Rest Ivy Summers Associate Director of Library and Grant Operations Coordinator Live music by Katelyn Flanagan '22 followed by Ms. Summers’ talk and Q&A. Coffee, hot chocolate, tea, popcorn and sugar cookies will be available. Watch the recording.

2021-22
Thursday, Mar. 24, 2022 8-9 p.m. Dudley Birder Hall and via zoom link	Walking Both Sides of the Street: Finding patience in times of adversity Joseph J. Webb, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Webb's talk and Q&A. Coffee and desserts will be available for in person guests. Watch the recording.
Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 8-9 p.m. Dudley Birder Hall and via posted link	Discovering Virtues in Math Jonathan Dunbar, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mathematics-St. Norbert College Live Music with SNC student Rose Palmer ’23 followed by Dr. Dunbar’s talk and Q&A. Coffee and desserts will be available for in person guests; please plan to wear a mask when not eating or drinking. Watch the recording.

2020-21
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 8-9 p.m. Walter Theater & Virtual	The Lesser Known Stories of Carol Bruess: What is the Art of Her Life? Carol Bruess, Ph.D. Professor Emerita of Communication and Journalism-University of St. Thomas, MN Resident Scholar in the Cassandra Voss Center-St. Norbert College Live Music with SNC student Emily Dehmer followed by Dr. Bruess’ talk and Q&A. Watch the recording.
Thursday, March 25, 2021 8-9 p.m. Walter Theater & Virtual	From Anxiety to Compassion: Stories about the Middle East, Faith, and Other Religions Andrew O’Connor, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies-St. Norbert College Live Music with SNC student Ashley Reif followed by Dr. O’Connor’s talk and Q&A. Watch the recording.

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