SAU's College of Arts & Sciences Announces Annual Theme
The rapid and disruptive rise of Artificial Intelligence is transforming society and daily life. How does the AI revolution shape our understanding of what it means to be human? What are the potential benefits and threats of this incredibly powerful tool in a global society? How can individuals, businesses, governments, and communities use AI to create a more just and sustainable world?
In this year-long series of public events, the St. Ambrose community will explore the dawn of AI as we stand on the brink of an uncertain and exciting future.
We’ll host a geneticist from 23 & Me who uses AI to explore genetic disease risk and a composer and pianist who will both perform and speak on the tension between AI and music. See competitions between humans and AI, and machine vs. machine! Join us for a free series of major Hollywood movies, from Wall-E to The Matrix. Engage with a panel of St. Ambrose experts exploring the promise and perils of AI in the upcoming election and in the other fields that affect us all.
Events
Monday Movie Series
Free admission, popcorn and bottled water. All times 7:00 p.m. in Galvin.
October 7, 2024: Ex Machina
November 4, 2024: Avengers: Age of Ultron
January 27, 2025: The Matrix
Spoken Word Competition
a partnership with Midwest Writing Center
Submissions open: September 1, 2024
Deadline for submissions: December 1, 2024
Spoken word competition: January 31, 2025, Galvin Fine Arts Center
Learn more about the partnership here.
