The Center is excited to welcome Provost Laurie McCauley to this year's initial Community Event. Over the past century, American universities have led the world in the advancement of knowledge. In today’s contentious and politicized environment, however, is it still possible for public universities to foster the rigorous pursuit of truth? If so, how? This interactive session will explore these questions from a variety of institutional perspectives.

Join us for a special event with guest speaker, Leah Libresco Sargeant, author of the new book The Dignity of Dependence, as she explores the intersection of medicine and metaphysics. What does it mean to look at weakness and see it as profoundly human? How can we value and strive for health without being tempted to discard the dependent?

Digital technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping society in unprecedented ways and changing traditional notions of what it means to be human.  To what extent are such technologies consistent with Christian values?  How can Christians live wisely and faithfully in a world profoundly impacted by technology?  This interactive session will explore these and other important questions.