Past Event Recordings
Below are recordings from past Principia events.
How Wars Escalate: What World War I Can Teach Us About Conflict In The 21st Century
Tuesday, MaY 6, 2025
Dr. Peter van Lidth de Jeude (C’04)
Principia Lifelong Learning presents a talk by Dr. Peter van Lidth de Jeude (C’04), Assistant Dean of Academic Services and former History Department chair, as we explore how wars can go from humble beginnings to devastating ends.
Schmidt Family Lecture Series on Contemporary Art presents Leonardo Drew
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Featuring multimedia artist Leonardo Drew. For over three decades, Leonardo Drew has become known for creating contemplative abstract sculptural works that play upon a tension between order and chaos. At once monumental and intimate in scale, his work recalls post-minimalist sculpture that alludes to America’s industrial past and can be interpreted as reflective of the current environmental crisis. Drew transforms accumulations of raw materials such as wood, scrap metal, and cotton to articulate various overlapping themes with emotional gravitas: from the cyclical nature of life and decay to the erosion of time. His surfaces often approach a language of their own, embodying the labored process of writing oneself into history. Drew’s works have been shown internationally and are included in numerous public collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.; Tate, London; Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas; and SLAM.
Merry and Bright Christmas Concert 2024
December 19, 2024
This special event of harmony and joy features performances by Principia students from all levels—with excerpts from Sugar Plum to Handel's Messiah—and special alumni performances by Holly Barber (C’05), Alice Stanley Jr. (C’10), Amanda Blaikie (US’02, C’06), Jacob Kohut (C’08), and Will Buchanan (C’10) and Janet (Irvine) Buchanan (C'10).
Principia Virtual Christmas Sing
December 17, 2024
Enjoy a virtual Christmas caroling party featuring Principia students, faculty, alumni, and friends.
Messiah with Principia Choir & Orchestra
December 5, 2024
Join us as Principia College Choir and Orchestra perform the Christmas portion from Handel's Messiah, featuring the majestic Hallelujah chorus!
Previewing the 2024 U.S. Election
October 29, 2024
This webinar featured Principia College faculty, Dr. Brian Roberts (C’88) and Former College President, Professor John Williams, JD (C’76).
2024 Gold & Blue Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
October 19, 2024
The event featured keynote speaker Lewis Howes (US'01, C'05), lifestyle entrepreneur and 2018 Gold & Blue Inductee. The ceremony was a highlight of Gold & Blue Weekend, part of Principia's annual Homecoming & Family Celebration.
Here are the alumni inducted into this year's Hall of Fame class:
- John Abdelnour (C'97): Swimming
- Amy Campbell-Lefkowitz (US'79, C'83): Track & Field
- Ben Crandell (US'99, C'03): Tennis
- Merid Dates (C'79): Cross Country and Track & Field
- Malcolm "Mac" Stitt (US'51, C'55): Football
- Coach Lee Suarez (FS'90): Women's Volleyball
- 2004 Women's Soccer Team
Faith in Action: Alumni Panel Discussion
October 18, 2024
24th Monitor Night Live
October 17, 2024
Themes and Threads Around the World
Principia Forward: Campus Updates
October 11, 2024
The Four Js—Jacob, Joseph, Jeremiah, and Jesus with Madelon Maupin (C’73)
October 3, 2024
We often associate Egypt with Moses, the Exodus, and as a place of enslavement, but it was also a place of refuge for many biblical figures. Bible scholar Madelon Maupin (C'73) will be leading a Principia Lifelong Learning trip to Egypt in 2025.
Building Peace
September 26, 2024
In the spirit of the Sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” Our panelists will lead a discussion on how to be a peacemaker in our daily lives and how to pray about and help heal the world’s most pressing needs.
Panelists include: Janessa Gans Wilder (C’98), Roger Gordon, Arnold Kalala (C'26), Dr. Jennifer Stollman, Dr. Peter van Lidth de Jeude (C’04), and John W. Williams (C’76).
Embraceable You – the Music of George Gershwin
June 21, 2024
Principia Lifelong Learning presents a special Summer Session concert with Dr. Marie Jureit-Beamish as she performs some of the greatest love songs of all time with baritone Michael McMullin (C’85).
A Conversation with The Christian Science Monitor Managing Editor Amelia Newcomb: How the Monitor is Handling a Momentous News Year
June 18, 2024
Join Principia Lifelong Learning Summer Session attendees for an insightful, live conversation as Managing Editor Amelia Newcomb delves into how The Christian Science Monitor is navigating and reporting during such a momentous news year.
Principia Forward: Reimagining College Academics
June 11, 2024
A River Runs Through It: The Danube and Its Role in European History - Dr. Peter van Lidth de Jeude (C’04)
April 23, 2024
Enjoy a journey down the Danube River as we explore its role in the rise and fall of empires, nations, ideas, and traditions.
Solar Eclipses with Dr. Laurance Doyle
april 2, 2024
Join astrophysicist Dr. Laurance Doyle (HON'17) to learn about the history of solar eclipses, what to look for on April 8, and why total solar eclipses are such a marvel. See Dr. Doyle's eclipse viewer's guide.
Principia Forward: Master Planning and Beyond
March 28, 2024
Master planning initiatives began in the 2022-2023 academic year and have provided ample opportunity for innovative and exalted thinking. Learn how Principia is envisioning future campus spaces and prioritizing projects near and far.
Economics and the Return of Metaphysics Dr. Matthew Cocks
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Principia College Assistant Professor of Economics Dr. Matthew Cocks takes a multidisciplinary approach in considering how our philosophy about consciousness can influence how we view the economy.
Click here to view his references sheet from the talk.
An Evening of Inspirational Song with Andrew D. Brewis
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Enjoy an evening of inspirational song with Andrew D. Brewis part of the Principia College Music Department's 112th Concert and Lecture Series. Hear some of Brewis's original works and the performances following his week-long residency in Principia's Recording Studio mentoring Producer/Performer major students in creating new music.
Principia Forward: Sustainability
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Principia Forward webinar focused on sustainability in action across Principia. Hear from School and College faculty members Lynne Scott (C'01), Dr. Karen Eckert (C'80), and Dr. Nick Johnson (C'04) and students who are teaching, studying, and implementing sustainable practices. Learn about the new solar farm being installed on the College campus this year.