Saint Mary’s welcome members of the Jubilee Centre
As part of our university-wide focus on character and virtue education, Saint Mary's is happy to welcome James Arthur, Kristján Kristjánsson, and Andrew Peterson from the Jubilee Centre this fall.
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Universities as Schools of Friendship
Professor Kristján Kristjánsson, professor of character education and virtue ethics in the school of education at the University of Birmingham (UK) and deputy director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, will present “Universities as Schools of Friendship.”
Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership
Saint Mary's is excited to welcome Dr. Julie Sperry this year to lead a four-session profession development cohort on Character Education Leadership. Full scholarships are available for the first 75 who register.
Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership
Saint Mary's is excited to welcome Dr. Julie Sperry this year to lead a four-session profession development cohort on Character Education Leadership. Full scholarships are available for the first 75 who register.
Character and Virtue Discussion Series Spring 2023
Undergraduate students are invited to participate in our Character and Virtue Discussion Series from February 9th to April 12th in Toner Lounge! Come and get a free copy of the book "How to be a Good Friend" and discuss various topics from each of the readings. Pizza will be provided.
Character & Virtue Discussion Group: A Life Worth Living
Join us at Toner 5 to discuss the book "How to be a Friend." Receive a free copy of the book, and discuss topics such as "why does friendship matter?", how to be a good friend, types of friendship, etc. Pizza will be provided.
Dr. Christine Beech to present on character and business
Dr. Christine Beech will present on Tuesday, February 28 at 10:30 am in Brother Louis Hall room 124 on the Minneapolis campus. The title of her presentation is "Creating a foundation for personal choice - civic virtues, moral formation, and character education in the American Business School."
Gratitude: Character and Virtue Discussion Series
Receive a free copy of the book, "How to be a Friend" and a gratitude journal. We will discuss the book at Toner 5 (the lounge) on March 9, 6:00-7:00p.m. Pizza will be provided!
Character and Virtue Discussion Series: Generosity
Come and take part in the Character and Virtue Discussion series! Receive a free copy of the book "How to be a Friend". This night's topic is Generosity. Come to Toner Lounge at 6:00pm. Pizza will be provided.
Character and Virtue Discussion Series: Gentleness
Come and take part in the Character and Virtue Discussion series! Receive a free copy of the book “How to be a Friend”. This night’s topic is Gentleness. Come to Toner Lounge at 3:00pm. Pizza will be provided.
Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership
Saint Mary's is excited to welcome Dr. Julie Sperry this year to lead a four-session profession development cohort on Character Education Leadership. Full scholarships are available for the first 75 who register.
Michael Lehan Keynote Speaker at Character Awards
Saint Mary’s welcomes Michael Lehan, Head of School at IMG Academy, as Keynote Speaker for the 2023 Character Awards. He received his Bachelor of Science in Family Social Sciences in 2002 from the University of Minnesota, where he played football under coach Mason. After college, Michael played for six years in the NFL with the Browns, Dolphins, and Saints. He holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from St. Mary’s University, an Educational Specialist Degree, K-12 principal licensure, and Superintendent licensure. Lehan also completed his doctoral work at the University of St. Thomas. He was recognized as 2019 “Hennepin Division [...]