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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Sisters' Camelot Food Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in partnership with Sisters’ Camelot to prepare and distribute food to local food kitchens\, the Kitchen Bus\, and those in need.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/volunteer-opportunity-sisters-camelot-food-distribution/
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SUMMARY:Ed.S. 2023 Faculty Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota welcomes Dr. Marvin Berkowitz and Dr. Kristin Pelster for a workshop for Ed.S. faculty on October 14th. Berkowitz is a world-renowned scholar\, researcher\, and educator from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He wrote PRIMED for Character Education: Six Design Principles for School Improvement. Dr. Kristen Pelster\, also from the University of Missouri-St. Louis\, will also present on character education.  \n 
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/ed-s-2023-faculty-workshop/
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SUMMARY:How to Overcome Moral Phobia in the Classroom and Beyond: Discussion with Dr. Marvin Berkowitz
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a discussion led by Dr. Marvin Berkowitz\, on the topic of “Moral Phobia”\, on October 13th at Mother Teresa Hall. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Hazel Jordan at hjordan@smumn.edu.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/how-to-overcome-moral-phobia-in-the-classroom-and-beyond-discussion-with-dr-marvin-berkowitz/
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SUMMARY:Character in Action: The Sandwich Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us in making sandwiches for Agate Services on October 6th\, 1-2 PM\, in the basement kitchen of Mother Teresa Hall!
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/character-in-action-the-sandwich-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T133000
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SUMMARY:Character in Action: Letters of Love
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in writing encouraging\, uplifting letters to young patients in hospitals\, through the organization Letters of Love on September 29th\, 12:30-1:30 PM\, in the LaSalle Halle second floor lounge.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/character-in-action-letters-of-love/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T170000
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SUMMARY:Cardinal Virtue Lecture Series: Dr. Liz Gulliford
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, September 19th\, at Saint Mary’s Winona campus for Dr. Liz Gulliford’s presentation on “How Gratitude and Related Virtues Help Students and Teachers to Flourish”\, at 7:00 p.m. in Aquinas 200. A discussion with faculty will precede at 4:15 p.m. Then on Wednesday\, September 20th\, Dr. Gulliford will present at the Minneapolis campus on servant leadership at 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/cardinal-virtue-lecture-series-dr-liz-gulliford/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T080000
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SUMMARY:Faith Based Convening with Dr. L. Gregory Jones and Dr. Liz Gulliford
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Second Annual Faith Based Convening will take place\, Sunday September 17\, through Monday September 18\, 2023. Dr. Greg Jones\, president of Belmont University in Nashville\, Tennessee\, and Dr. Liz Gulliford\, Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Northampton will be speaking at the event. The Convening will cover how faith-based institutions navigate faith commitments and service to the common good\, and will be especially keen this year to identify the most effective practices in this area.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/faith-based-convening-with-dr-l-gregory-jones-and-dr-liz-gulliford/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917
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SUMMARY:Defining Catholic Education and Fostering Community
DESCRIPTION:  \nDr. Kristin Melley\, the executive director of Dominican Veritas Ministries\, will be presenting to the students in the Catholic School Certificate Leadership Program on defining Catholic Education and fostering community. Among Dr. Melley’s many accomplishments\, she has served as a principal of Notre Dame Academy in Hingham\, MA and the director of professional development at the Roche Center for Catholic Education at Boston College.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/defining-catholic-education-and-fostering-community/
LOCATION:Twin Cities
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SUMMARY:Character in Action: Dog Toy Service Project
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in making fleece snuffle toys for the Animal Humane Society\, on August 10th at LaSallian Hall Second Floor Lounge over the lunch hour. Please bring your own scissors. For more information\, please contact cve@smumn.edu.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/character-in-action-dog-toy-service-project-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T123000
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SUMMARY:Character in Action: Volunteer Opportunity - Tie Blanket Making
DESCRIPTION:All staff and faculty are invited to make tie blankets to send to Children’s Hospital of Minnesota on Tuesday July 25th\, 12-1 PM. No sewing required; we hope to see you there!
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/character-in-action-volunteer-opportunity-tie-blanket-making/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T120000
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SUMMARY:Character in Action: Volunteer Opportunity - Letters of Love
DESCRIPTION:Staff and faculty are invited to write letters of encouragement to children in hospitals through the organization\, Letters of Love.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/character-in-action-volunteer-opportunity-letters-of-love/
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SUMMARY:Saint Mary's Ed.S. Summer Reading and Book Study
DESCRIPTION:  \nSaint Mary’s University Ed.S. Program presents a virtual summer book study for staff\, on Dr. Marvin W. Berkowitz’s Primed for Character Education: Six Design Principles for School Improvement. The book contains “decades of research on evidence-based practices and thought-provoking field experience into a clear set of principles that leaders\, administrators\, and teacher-leaders can implement to help students thrive.” \nThe online study dates take place on Thursdays June 29th\, July 13th\, July 20th\, July 27th\, August 3rd\, and August 10th at 10:00am. Please indicate your interest\, availability\, and if you need a copy of the book in this Google form.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/saint-marys-ed-s-summer-reading-and-book-study/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617
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SUMMARY:Dr. Lance Forman and Dr. Robin Cayce to Present at Ed.S. Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:Finding a Path in the Gray\nAreas of Leadership\nDr. Lance Forman and Robin Cayce\nJune 15-16\, 2023\n \nSaint Mary’s University of Minnesota welcomes Dr. Lance Forman and Dr. Robin Cayce to its Twin Cities campus as featured speakers at the Ed.S. Summer Institute. Their presentation will focus on the ethical dilemmas school leader face in education. \nFor more information\, please visit:\nhttps://character.smumn.edu/events
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/dr-lance-forman-and-dr-robin-cayce-to-give-keynote-at-ed-s-summer-institute/
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SUMMARY:Ed.S. Summer Institute for students in the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program on June 15 and 16
DESCRIPTION:The school of education will host the Ed.S. Summer Institute for students in the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program on June 15 and 16 at the University Center on its Minneapolis campus.  In previous institutes\, over 75 educators have participated in a variety of presentations including Saint Mary’s virtue-based approach to professional ethics\, Wise Leadership. \nThe 2023 Summer Institute will feature nationally recognized presenters Dr. Lance Forman and Dr. Robin Cayce from Lipscomb University. Liz Huntley\, the President of the Hope Institute at the University of Alabama\, will give the keynote address about her own journey from her memoir More Than a Bird. \nFor more information please visit: character.smumn.edu/events. 
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/ed-s-summer-institute-for-students-in-the-education-specialist-ed-s-program-on-june-15-and-16/
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SUMMARY:Liz Huntley Keynote Speaker for Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:Character Should Be the Plate and Why \nLiz Huntley \nJune 15\, 2023   \n \nSaint Mary’s welcomes Elizabeth “Liz” Huntley as the keynote speaker at the Ed.S. Summer Institute. Liz is an accomplished litigation attorney\, dedicated child advocate\, author and lecturer. Liz is the President and Co-Founder of the Hope Institute which is an organization in Alabama that helps schools build a culture of character for their students.  \nShe regularly speaks to groups throughout the U.S. often referencing her own journey as described in her published memoir  More Than A Bird. Liz earned her law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law where she now serves on the Law School Foundation Board of Governors. She received her undergraduate degree from Auburn University\, where she currently\, serves as a member of the Auburn University Board of Trustees. \n\n For more information please visit: \ncharacter.smumn.edu/events \n  \n 
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/liz-huntley-keynote-speaker-for-summer-institute/
LOCATION:University Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T110000
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SUMMARY:Michael Lehan Keynote Speaker at Character Awards
DESCRIPTION: 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. \nHe was recognized as 2019 “Hennepin Division Principal of Year”\, 2020 “Principal of the Year” by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals\, and also promoted to Assistant Superintendent for Equity and Achievement for Osseo Area Schools in July 2020.  \nFor more information please visit: \ncharacter.smumn.edu/events
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/michael-lehan-keynote-speaker-at-character-awards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T150000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota welcomes Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership. Participants will develop powerful strategies to create school cultures in which everyone can be their best.\nApril 19\, 2023\n9:00 am-3:00 pm\n\nFor more information or to register for the event:  cve.smumn.edu/julie-sperry-cohort
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/dr-julie-sperry-to-lead-a-four-session-cohort-on-character-education-leadership-4/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T170000
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SUMMARY:Character and Virtue Discussion Series: Gentleness
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/character-and-virtue-discussion-series-gentleness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T190000
DTSTAMP:20231221T200008Z
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SUMMARY:Character and Virtue Discussion Series: Generosity
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/character-and-virtue-discussion-series-generosity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T190000
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SUMMARY:Gratitude: Character and Virtue Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/4178/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T103000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Christine Beech to present on character and business
DESCRIPTION: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.”\n\n\n\n \nChristine served for several years as the Executive Director and Endowed Chair of the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at Saint Mary’s. During her time at Saint Mary’s\, Christine was awarded a Kern fellowship to study character education at the University of Birmingham (UK). Currently\, Christine is the founder of Copiavia\, a firm providing strategic planning\, training\, facilitation\, and board development for small businesses and nonprofits. She holds a doctoral degree in business management and her academic research is focused on entrepreneurship and nonprofit business models.   \n \nCoffee and cookies will be served. In addition\, copies of the recent edition of AXIS: Journal of Lasallian Higher Education\, which includes an article by Christine\, will be available. This event is open to the entire Saint Mary’s community. 
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/dr-christine-beech-to-present-on-character-and-business/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T193000
DTSTAMP:20231221T171157Z
CREATED:20231221T171149Z
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SUMMARY:Character & Virtue Discussion Group:  A Life Worth Living
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/character-virtue-discussion-group-a-life-worth-living/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T170000
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SUMMARY:Character and Virtue Discussion Series Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/character-and-virtue-discussion-series-spring-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T150000
DTSTAMP:20220815T033539Z
CREATED:20220815T033534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T033539Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota welcomes Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership. Participants will develop powerful strategies to create school cultures in which everyone can be their best.\nFeb. 2\, 2023 • April 19\, 2023\n9:00 am-3:00 pm\n\nFor more information or to register for the event:  cve.smumn.edu/julie-sperry-cohort
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/dr-julie-sperry-to-lead-a-four-session-cohort-on-character-education-leadership-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T150000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota welcomes Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership. Participants will develop powerful strategies to create school cultures in which everyone can be their best.\nNov. 29\, 2022 • Feb. 2\, 2023 • April 19\, 2023\n9:00 am-3:00 pm\n\nFor more information or to register for the event:  cve.smumn.edu/julie-sperry-cohort
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/dr-julie-sperry-to-lead-a-four-session-cohort-on-character-education-leadership-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221102
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SUMMARY:Universities as Schools of Friendship
DESCRIPTION: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.” He has written extensively on themes in general education\, moral education\, educational psychology\, moral philosophy and political philosophy\, and his most recent book is on an Aristotelian understanding of friendship.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/universities-as-schools-of-friendship/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTSTAMP:20220820T022700Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Mary’s welcome members of the Jubilee Centre
DESCRIPTION: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. Their visit will include a convening on the topic of Christian Faith and University Character Education as well as a presentation to university unit level leaders.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/saint-marys-welcome-members-of-the-jubilee-centre/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T150000
DTSTAMP:20220815T033807Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota welcomes Dr. Julie Sperry to lead a four-session cohort on Character Education Leadership. Participants will develop powerful strategies to create school cultures in which everyone can be their best.\nOct. 11\, 2022 • Nov. 29\, 2022\nFeb. 2\, 2023 • April 19\, 2023\n9:00 am-3:00 pm\n\nFor more information or to register for the event:  cve.smumn.edu/julie-sperry-cohort
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/dr-julie-sperry-to-lead-a-four-session-cohort-on-character-education-leadership/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20221003T032850Z
CREATED:20221003T032522Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Lehan to speak on Athletics\, Relationships\, and Character
DESCRIPTION:Saint Mary’s is proud to welcome alumnus Michael Lehan to speak on “Athletics\, Relationships\,\nand Character” on Thursday\, October 6. After a standout football career at Hopkins High School\nin Minnetonka\, Minnesota\, Lehan continued to play four years at the University of Minnesota\,\nwhere he was named team captain during his senior year. He would later get drafted by the\nCleveland Browns in the fifth round in 2003 and go on to enjoy a six-year career with the\nBrowns (2003-05)\, Miami Dolphins (2006-2008)\, and New Orleans Saints (2008).\nDesiring to give back after his professional career\, Lehan came to study education at Saint Mary’s\nUniversity of Minnesota. He earned his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership\, Educational\nSpecialist Degree\, K-12 principal licensure\, and superintendent licensure. Lehan graduated with a\nBachelor of Science in Family Social Sciences in 2002 from the University of Minnesota. He also\nearned a Doctor of Education from the University of St. Thomas. \nLehan served as Dean of Students and Assistant Principal for the Osseo Area Schools\, the fifth-\nlargest school system in Minnesota. He was soon promoted to Principal of Osseo Senior High\nSchool\, a role he held for five years that led to him being named 2019 “Hennepin Division\nPrincipal of Year” and 2020 “Principal of the Year” by the Minnesota Association of Secondary\nSchool Principals. \nDuring his tenure\, he guided Osseo Senior High School to its first-ever ranking as one of “The\nBest High Schools” in the nation by US News & World Report\, an honor the school held for three\nstraight years. Lehan was promoted to his most recent role of Assistant Superintendent for Equity\nand Achievement for Osseo Area Schools in July 2020 and was recently honored as a\nDistinguished Alumni by the College of Education and Human Development at the University of\nMinnesota. \nCurrently\, Lehan is the Head of School at IMG Academy in Florida\, an internationally recognized\nprestigious sports\, performance and educational institution. Established in 1978 with a pioneering\nconcept known as the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy\, IMG Academy has since grown to become\na global phenomenon. \nLehan is actively engaged in community service and various mentorship programs\, including\nserving on the boards for The Bridge for Youth homeless shelter\, the University of Minnesota\nFoundation\, and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota\, as well as partnering with Hope & Home\, a\nfoster care located in Colorado Springs.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/michael-lehan-to-speak-on-athletics-relationships-and-character/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTSTAMP:20220820T022615Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion and Release of AXIS Journal Special Issue
DESCRIPTION:Saint Mary’s has published a special issue of AXIS: Journal of Lasallian Higher Education dedicated to university character education. Several authors who contributed to the issue will present their research and answer questions. Copies of the journal will be available to participants.
URL:https://character.smumn.edu/event/panel-discussion-and-release-of-axis-journal-special-issue/
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