The Kirk Center is pleased to join the G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture to co-sponsor a conference on the theme of “What’s Wrong With the World,” a centenary celebration of the publication of G. K. Chesterton’s book. The conference will be held in Mecosta, Michigan on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12, 2010 with speakers including Fr. Ian Boyd, C.S.B., President of the G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture and Editor of The Chesterton Review; Dr. Dermot Quinn, professor of history at Seton Hall University and Associate Editor of The Chesterton Review, Gerald Russello, Editor of The University Bookman, and Senior Fellow Vigen Guroian. The cost of the conference is $150 and registrations are limited. Contact info@kirkcenter.org or chestertoninstitute@shu.edu for more information or to register.
It only comes once a year. Tonight is Kirk Night so get ready to celebrate, post a photo and hashtag #kirknight and #Kirktober.
Russell Amos Kirk, the namesake of the Kirk Center, was born 105 years ago today. Join us in celebrating Kirk's birthday by sharing your favorite Kirk quote(s) throughout the month of #Kirktober. We'd love to see what continues to inspire you and shape your thinking.