Video Games and the Meaning of Life
Explores the "realism" of video games as it relates to a meaningful world.
Gutenberg President Interviewed on KLCC’s Oregon Grapevine
Gutenberg president Chris Swanson was interviewed by Barbara Dellenback on KLCC Media's Oregon Grapevine, a program that "highlights fresh-pressed conversations with people who are actively and passionately creating the present and future in which they wish to live." The interview aired on April 7, 2026, and you can listen to it here: https://www.klcc.org/podcast/oregon-grapevine/2026-04-07/oregon-grapevine-eugenes-gutenberg-college. [...]
Eliot Grasso To Speak at CiRCE Online Conference, April 16-17
Gutenberg tutor and vice president Dr. Eliot Grasso will speak on the topic of "Myth, Meaning, and the Art of Interpreting Reality." Talk description: A myth is more than a fantastical story. Rather, a myth is an interpretive framework that works to make sense of reality. Of course, what counts as real has changed over the [...]
Gutenberg President Publishes Article in Classis
An article by Gutenberg College President Dr. Chris Swanson appeared in two parts in Classis, the journal of classical Christian education published by The Association of Classical Christian Schools. Links to the articles are below. The Art of Discussion Leading, Part I: Benefits and Obstacles The Art of Discussion Leading, Part II: Best Aids [...]
Gutenberg at CC Practicums
This spring and summer, Gutenberg representatives will be available to answer your questions at these Classical Conversations practicums: May 16 in Salem Academic Dean Dr. Charley Dewberry will be here: South Salem Church of the Nazarene 1661 Boone Rd Salem, OR 97306 May 21 in Eugene Vice President Dr. Eliot Grasso will be here: Redeemer [...]
Dr. Chris Swanson to Speak in Sacramento
Dr. Chris Swanson, Gutenberg president and tutor, will be speaking at the Western Consortium of Classical Education in Sacramento, California. The conference, "The Virtue of Habits," will take place on July 25-26. Dr. Swanson will be speaking on Habits and Learning: Polanyi's Synthesis: In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle claims that "intellectual virtue in the main owes [...]
Young Philosophers Resumes
Young Philosophers, an online forum for high schoolers to discuss big ideas in small groups, resumes in May with four new sessions led by Gutenberg tutor Dr. Eliot Grasso: May 5: What Is a Worldview? September 1: What Is Freedom? October 13: What Is Propaganda? January 12, 2026: What Is Love? Go here for more [...]
Concert and Music Workshop
Gutenberg tutor and vice president Dr. Eliot Grasso will give a concert and workshop for the Chamber Music Guild of Seattle. Time: Saturday, May 31st, 1:00 pm to 3:00pm Location: Chamber Music Guild Center – 19730 64th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Dr. Eliot Grasso Speaking Engagements
Gutenberg tutor and vice president Dr. Eliot Grasso will speak at the following venues in May:May 3: Classical Conversations Commencement in Albany. May 15-16: CiRCE Institute online conference: "Leisure: The Cultivation of the Mind and the Soul."
2025 Education Conference
Registration is open for Gutenberg College's fifth annual Education Conference on August 8 & 9: "Teacher as Mentor." Information & Registration
Eliot Grasso to Lead Boethius Seminars
Dr. Eliot Grasso will lead a six-session online seminar on Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy for Great Hearts America June 3-14, 2024. Seminar DescriptionImagine that you are imprisoned on trumped up charges awaiting execution. You reflect on your unfortunate situation and ask yourself "Why do the wicked prosper? Why do the virtuous suffer pains and injustices? [...]
Classical Conversations Ecology Workshop
On June 20th, Dr. Charley Dewberry will be conducting a stream ecology workshop for Classical Conversations families at the H.J. Andrews Forest in Blue River, Oregon. Charley is Gutenberg’s academic dean and a tutor at the college. He is also a practicing research scientist and stream ecologist.
2024 Gutenberg Commencement June 14
The Gutenberg College commencement ceremony will take place at Central Lutheran Church (1857 Potter Street in Eugene) at 7:00 p.m., Friday June 14. Speaking this year will be Gutenberg vice president and tutor Dr. Eliot Grasso.
2024 EDCON August 9 & 10
Gutenberg College's 2024 Education Conference, "The Independent Mind," is happening August 9 & 10. Gutenberg College invites you to explore the challenge of teaching and finding independence of mind. Learn More Here
Western Consortium of Classical Educators
On July 27, Dr. Chris Swanson will speak at the Western Consortium of Classical Educators in Sacramento. Chris is Gutenberg’s president and a tutor at the college. Learn More Here
President Swanson on Physicians-Assisted Suicide Panel
On May 21, Dr. Chris Swanson participated on a panel discussing physicians-assisted suicide at St Paul's Catholic Church in Eugene. It was sponsored by Oregon Right to Life. Chris is Gutenberg’s president and a tutor at the college.
Gutenberg at CC Practicum
On May 10, Dr. Eliot Grasso represented Gutenberg College at the Classical Conversations Practicum in Monroe, Washington. Eliot is Gutenberg's vice president and a tutor at the college.
Summer Board Matching Campaign
The Gutenberg board of governors is once again sponsoring its annual summer gift-matching campaign from June 15 to July 31. The governors are generously pledging to match the first $15,000 of donations, for a total of $30,000 to help those students who need financial aid to attend the college. Our goal is to raise [...]
2023 Commencement June 16
Gutenberg College cordially invites you to the Commencement Ceremony for the class of 2023. The ceremony will take place at Central Lutheran Church (1857 Potter Street in Eugene) at 7:00 p.m., Friday June 16. Speaking this year will be Gutenberg tutor and marriage-and-family therapist Nancy Scott. A reception at Gutenberg College (1883 University Street [...]
Student Art Show & Performance: April 28
The annual art show at Gutenberg College highlights the performing and visual art of students from Gutenberg College and others in the community. Performance begins at 7:00 p.m. Limited seating is first-come, first-served. A gallery reception follows.