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.”

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.

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