Sewanee Summer Seminar
Come to Sewanee, drink from the cup
Of laughter and learning and lore;
The seminar beckons to one and to all,
’Tis imagination come to the fore.
A seminar poem by Reverend Harry Crandall,
a long-time seminar attendee
What are the seminars like?
We always have a lively group composed of alumni, friends of Sewanee, and those who are simply curious about this beautiful place. The only prerequisite is that you enjoy the flow of ideas and the company of interesting people. Some participants are quickly swept into active dialogue; others come to absorb and reflect. Participants are welcome to bring children who may explore Sewanee with and without parents, but day care is not provided by the program.
The Daily Schedule
Mornings begin with breakfast followed by the main lecture of the day at 9:00 a.m. After a break for refreshments it is time for a choice: to discuss the main lecture topic or to join a new discussion with a different professor. Thus, each morning includes opportunities to pursue two different subjects. Everyone hears the main lecture: then some pursue that subject for the rest of the morning while others jump into one of the "second lectures."
Afternoons and evenings are for more informal activities. We provide plenty of opportunities for hikes, visits to interesting local spots, film viewings, and other activities. Many participants mix these with their own forays into the library, into the sun, or into the luxury of unscheduled time.
Passes to duPont Library and the Fowler Sport and Fitness Center are included in the program.
Second Talks
Each faculty member will present a second lecture or field excursion in addition to their main talk.
Professor Davidheiser: Why Violence in Fairy Tales?: Reading and discussion of “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Professor Hart: Recent Discoveries in Planetary Astronomy.
Professor Malone: Jane Austen on Film.
Professor McKeen: Myth America: The Triumph of Ideals over Experience.
Professor O’Connor: Campus Culture and Sewanee Students Today.
How much does it cost?
• Double room, tuition and meals: $640 for each adult participant
• Single room, tuition and meals: $690 for each adult participant
• Tuition only: $330
• Dependent in dorm: $300 per person
For those not on the meal plan, meals are also available on an individual basis.
