Past Events

Over the past few years there has been an increasing awareness of a need to change the models used to address the challenge of poverty in the U.S. and abroad. PovertyCure has aimed to share the voices of leaders that are asking for a new paradigm that puts the person at the center. Based on her work at the PovertyCure initiative and her experience working in her home country of Nicaragua, Anielka will share some insights regarding what communities need to thrive and how we can be part of the solution.

You're invited to enjoy dinner and a great lecture at Acton University 2015! Join us from 6pm to 8:30 on June 16, 17, 18, and 19 at the DeVos Place for four outstanding speakers. Choose one or choose all four--the choice is yours! If you've ever wanted to experience Acton University, but didn't have the time or resources, this is a perfect option.

You're invited to enjoy dinner and a great lecture at Acton University 2015! Join us from 6pm to 8:30 on June 16, 17, 18, and 19 at the DeVos Place for four outstanding speakers. Choose one or choose all four--the choice is yours! If you've ever wanted to experience Acton University, but didn't have the time or resources, this is a perfect option.

You're invited to enjoy dinner and a great lecture at Acton University 2015! Join us from 6pm to 8:30 on June 16, 17, 18, and 19 at the DeVos Place for four outstanding speakers. Choose one or choose all four--the choice is yours! If you've ever wanted to experience Acton University, but didn't have the time or resources, this is a perfect option.

You're invited to enjoy dinner and a great lecture at Acton University 2015! Join us from 6pm to 8:30 on June 16, 17, 18, and 19 at the DeVos Place for four outstanding speakers. Choose one or choose all four--the choice is yours! If you've ever wanted to experience Acton University, but didn't have the time or resources, this is a perfect option.

Lord John Dalberg-Acton’s life as a historian, parliamentarian, political and religious controversialist was one animated by the central insight of liberty.

Schedule Appetizers, Beverages, Cash Bar 6:30pm – Doors Open 7:00pm – Lecture presentation with Pamela Alderman and Elise Hilton 8:15pm – Book Signing, View Art

Schedule 6:30 - Doors Open - Reception 7:00 - Presentation Begins Book signing to follow presentation. Appetizers, light desserts and cash bar served. Pricing $20 - Individual $10 - Students

A luncheon with Rev. Robert A. Sirico President, Acton Institute 12:00 p.m. - Lunch followed by an address by Rev. Sirico on

The business of doing good has never been better. “I see multiple colonial governors,” says Ghanaian software entrepreneur Herman Chinery-Hesse of the international development establishment in Africa. “We are held captive by the donor community.” The West has positioned itself as the protagonist of development, giving rise to a vast multi-billion dollar poverty industry — the business of doing good has never been better.