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Novak, leading conservative author,
talks about 'Washington's God'

Michael Novak, a prominent scholar on religion, philosophy and public policy, visited UW-Green Bay on Thursday, April 19 to discuss his new book, Washington's God. The book offers the first in-depth look at the religious life of George Washington. Novak, the George Frederick Jewett Scholar in Religion, Philosophy and Public Policy at the American Enterprise Institute, spoke on campus as part of the Historical Perspectives Lecture Series. Novak has written 25 influential books on the philosophy and theology of culture.

Photo: Michael Novak, left, and Prof. Harvey Kaye.

Prof. Harvey Kaye, director of UW-Green Bay's Center for History and Social Change, was Novak's host during his visit to Green Bay.

Photo: UW-Green Bay friends Carol Bush, left, and Betsy Hendrickson pose with Novak.

UW-Green Bay friends Carol Bush, left, and Betsy Hendrickson posed with Novak prior to a dinner at the University Union.

Photo: Chancellor Bruce Shepard poses with Michael Novak.

Chancellor Bruce Shepard also poses with the special guest.

Photo: Micheal Novak drew a capacity crowd to Room 250 of Rose Hall.

Novak emphasizes a point during his lecture. He drew a capacity crowd to Room 250 of Rose Hall.

Photo: Novak shakes hands with a community member after the lecture, and looking on is Dr. Saied Assef.

Novak shakes hands with a community member after the lecture. Looking on is Dr. Saied Assef.

Photo: Novak took time to talk with UW-Green Bay students and community members after his lecture.

Novak took time to talk with UW-Green Bay students and community members after his lecture.