The following lectures are scheduled this week in the community. All events are free and open to the public:

12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Innovation Paradox: Developing County Capabilities and the Unrealized Promise of Technological Catch-Up, William Maloney, chief economist for equitable growth, finance and institutions at The World Bank Group. C103 Hesburgh Center, University of Notre Dame.

4 p.m. Wednesday. Morsifications and Mutations, Sergey Fomin, University of Michigan. 229 Hayes-Healy Hall, University of Notre Dame.

7 p.m. Wednesday. Why Public Wages, Barrett Ward, CEO of ABLE. Jordan Auditorium, Mondoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame.

3 p.m. Friday. Fairness, Sanction, and Condemnation, Pamela Hieronymi, professor of philosophy at the University of California Los Angeles. 104 Bond Hall, University of Notre Dame.

10:30 a.m. Saturday. Dorothy Day, Servant of God, The Eucharist Orders us to the Poor, John C. Cavadini, director, McGrath Institute for Church Life; professor of theology. Andrews Auditorium, lower level of Geddes Hall adjacent to Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame.

11:30 a.m. Saturday. The New Science of Compassion as the Hubble Telescope for the Health Professions: How the Science of Compassion is Uncovering What is Essential for Medical Training and Clinical Practice, Dominic O. Vachon. Jordan Hall of Science, Auditorium 105, University of Notre Dame.

12:30 p.m. Saturday. Optics and Natural Magic in the Renaissance, Robert Goulding, director, John J. Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values. Snite Museums Annenberg Auditorium, University of Notre Dame.

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At the podium: Free public lectures this week - South Bend Tribune