K.P. Singh Designs

Architectural landmarks from Indiana, the USA, and the world

Past Speaking Engagements

Below is a partial listing of K.P. Singh’s past speaking engagements. He has spoken at a variety of venues, including commencements, school assemblies, church services, and cultural celebrations. Topics frequently addressed in K.P.’s presentations may be found among his written essays on the NRIPress website, under the the heading “At Home in the Heartland.” He has previously delivered messages concerning art, culture, community, faith, interfaith relations, architecture, and the human spirit:

❖❖❖

Franklin College: Sikh Perspective – “Personal Faith in the Public Arena” – March 2014

Orchard Park Presbyterian Church: Sikh Faith, Culture, and Community – “Our Neighbors’ Faith Traditions” – March 2014

YETI 11th Annual Silent Auction and Dinner: “YETI: A Vision of Spirit and Hope” – February 2014

Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Diversity Forum: “Exploring Our Racial and Cultural Diversity” – December 2007; [transcript]

Inter-Faith Thanksgiving Prayer Service, Saints Peter & Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis: “Meaning, Festival and Spirit of Thanksgiving” – November 2007; [transcript]

Inter-Faith Prayer Service, St. Paul’s Catholic Center, Bloomington – October 2007

Guest Speaker, IUPUI Freshman Class – October 2007

Keynote Speaker, Marion County Council on Youth (MCCOY): “The Art of Youth Celebration” – September 2007; [transcript]

Guest Speaker, USDA/INRC, for Asian-Pacific Heritage Month: “Pursuing Excellence through Leadership Diversity and Unity” – May 2007; [transcript]

Guest Speaker, IUPUI Fall Convocation: “New Frontiers at Our Doorsteps” – August 2005; [transcript]

Essays

A small sampling of KP's written essays are linked below:

❖❖❖

Celebrating the Asian Presence (2009)

Exploring Imagination: A Gateway to Wonder and the Unknowns (2008)

Celebrating Our Divine Spritual Mosaic (2007)

All Together at Torino (2006)

2004 Asian Tsunami (2005)

A Pilgrimage Center in the Heartland (2005)

When Music Caresses Celestial Realms (2005)

Building Communities through Faith and Philanthropy (2005)

Reflections, Hopes, Prayers, and Future (2005)

Discovering Reflections in The Art and Spirit (2004)

Sikh Prayer that Longs for a World at Peace (2003)

In Defense of Faith Boundaries (2001)

Mandate to Nurture the Living (2001)