What is The Frommer Society?

The Frommer Society is a series of public lectures and panel discussions presented throughout each academic year. NOCA faculty members and guest speakers fearlessly explore topics across the full range of human experience – politics, religion, ethics, literature, history, art, music, and more. Marked by curiosity, honesty, and civility, these intellectually engaging conversations are a wonderful opportunity for anyone to partake in the rich classical approach to learning NOCA students enjoy every day.

MARCH 6

Dialogue Night

Join us for a panel discussion around the question, “Are science and religion compatible when it comes to evolution, the Big Bang, and the like?”

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Speaker Schedule

February 6 – “The Founding Fathers and the Apostate Emperor” with Dr. Stephen Froedge

February 20 – “Some Unresolved Questions with the Theory of Evolution” with Mrs. Jeanine Haworth

March 6 – Dialogue Night: “Are science and religion compatible when it comes to evolution, the Big Bang, and the like? ” (Panel Discussion)

March 27 – “Curiouser and curiouser: the social and mathematical satire of Alice in Wonderland” with Mr. Erick Gremlich

April 10 – “Lost in Translation: Reading Catullus 85 – in Latin!” with Mr. Gary Varney

April 24 – “The Meek and Lowly Way: On Socrates and Jesus” with Mr. Michael Kelleher

May 8 – Dialogue Night: Submit Your Own Questions! (Panel Discussion)

Who is Dr. Morris Frommer?

The lecture is named for long-time friend of NOCA, Dr. Morris Frommer, whose contributions of time, talent, and treasure have significantly fortified the school’s intellectual culture throughout its formative years. Dr. Frommer has spent time in the classroom tutoring, substitute teaching, and even occasionally lecturing on American history. Over and above the financial support he and his wife Barbara have provided, many of the history books in NOCA’s Upper School library came from Dr. Frommer’s personal collection.

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