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The Work That Endures: Celebrating the Teaching and Scholarship of Professors Dirk Smit, George Hunsinger, and Mark Taylor

April 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

April 24, 2026 | Theron Room, Wright Library

Join us as we celebrate the teaching, scholarship, and service of Theology Department Professors Dirk Smit, George Hunsinger, and Mark Lewis Taylor as they prepare to retire in 2026

Space is limited, additional seats will be available in the overflow room (1010)

Event Schedule:

8:00 – 9:00 A.M. – Continental Breakfast | Theron Foyer

9:00 – 10:15 A.M. – First “Farewell Lecture” – Dr. Dirk Smit
Respondent: Dr. Nadia Marais, Stellenbosch University,
South Africa

10:15 – 10:45 A.M. – Coffee Break

10:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. – Second “Farewell Lecture” – Dr. George Hunsinger
Respondent: Dr. Cambria Kaltwasser, Northwestern College in Iowa

12:15 – 1:30 P.M. – Lunch in Mackay

1:45 – 3:00 P.M. – Third “Farewell Lecture” – Dr. Mark Taylor
Respondent: Dr. Nimi Wariboko, Boston University

3:30 – 5:00 P.M. – Reception in Mackay Main Lounge

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