The Humanistic Studies department at Saint Mary’s College hosted their annual Francis A. McAnaney Humanities Lecture on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. Since 2006, the department has annually invited writers and historians to give a lecture at the College. The lecture was introduced by Laura Williamson, professor of humanistic studies, who shared the history of the lecture series, formerly known as the Christian Culture Lecture. Williamson also referenced the tour of the Sustainable Farm at Saint Mary’s that Alvarez did with her husband. In an interview with The Observer, Alvarez further elaborated on the lecture and how she views herself and her impact as a writer.