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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · 3d

What are the virtues necessary to sustain the practice of medicine? Join us for a lively conversation about courage, love, compassion, and hope with David Sandberg, MD. There will be time for audience questions. Register: notredame.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Virtues & Vocations presents David Sandberg, author of Brain and Heart. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Conversations on Character & the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome David Sandberg, MD, author of Brain and Heart. This webinar will take place at noon Ea...

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · 8d

Read the piece "What Makes Your Work Meaningful?" in the latest issue of Virtues & Vocations, including reflections from Rana Awdish, Angela Hubbard, Guru Madhavan, Maria F. Vazquez, and Jason Wesaw.

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · 14d

“Wonder is not incidental to a life worth working—it is foundational.”

In the latest Virtues & Vocations magazine, Michelle Weise explores how courage and humility can build a meaningful working life – especially in "the messy middle" of things.

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · 17d

Chris Higgins, Chair of the Department of Formative Education at @bostoncollege.bsky.social, reminds us:

“Our working lives are one of our best resources for figuring out who we are and what we stand for.”

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Virtues & Vocations presents "Ways Work Shapes Who We Are" with Chris Higgins

Chris Higgins is the Chair of the Department of Formative Education at Boston College and the author of Undeclared: A Philosophy of Formative Higher Education. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Virtues & Vocations hosts faculty workshops and monthly webinars, and engages issues of character, professional identity and moral purpose through our publications. virtuesvocations.org

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · 21d

In our new edition of Virtues & Vocations, Zena Hitz challenges us to consider the meaning and value of work.

"Something seems to be wrong with the traditional argument of work and leisure."

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · 21d

We hope you will join us Monday Sept 22 at noon Eastern for a conversation with General Stanley McChrystal. There will be time for audience Q&A. Register: notredame.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · 23d

In this clip from our recent webinar, Guru Madhavan of The U.S. National Academy of Engineering challenges us to rethink where we find purpose in work:

“It is in this duty-bound, diligent, otherwise boring enterprise that keeps the world going.”

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Virtues & Vocations presents "Duty & Meaning in Work" with Guru Madhavan

Guru Madhavan is the Norman R. Augustine Senior Scholar and Senior Director of Programs, U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Virtues & Vocations hosts faculty workshops and monthly webinars, and engages issues of character, professional identity and moral purpose through our publications. virtuesvocations.org

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · 28d

The new issue of Virtues & Vocations: Higher Education for Human Flourishing is here!

With beautiful art and thoughtful essays from educators, engineers, physicians & more, we're tackling the question of what makes work meaningful, ethical, and balanced.
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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Sep 8

Virtues & Vocations kicked off the semester with a fantastic conversation between Chris Higgins of @bostoncollege.bsky.social and Guru Madhavan of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering on meaningful work in today’s world.

Watch the full webinar here: bit.ly/4nj06kj

Conversations on Character and the Common Good: "Meaningful Work"

Chris Higgins is the Chair of the Department of Formative Education at Boston College. Guru Madhavan is the Norman R. Augustine Senior Scholar and Senior Director of Programs, U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Virtues & Vocations hosts faculty workshops and monthly webinars, and engages issues of character, professional identity and moral purpose through our publications. virtuesvocations.org

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Aug 18

We are thrilled to kick off our monthly webinar series with two scholars who wrote for the latest issue of our magazine around the theme of meaningful work. Join us Aug 25 at noon. There will be time for audience questions. notredame.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Aug 20

To practice true generosity, we must start with ourselves.

Melissa Fitzpatrick writes on self-gift, radical hospitality, and the vocation of care – inward and outward – in Virtues & Vocations Magazine.

Read the full article here: bit.ly/4mqbURZ

Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Aug 18

We are thrilled to kick off our monthly webinar series with two scholars who wrote for the latest issue of our magazine around the theme of meaningful work. Join us Aug 25 at noon. There will be time for audience questions. notredame.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Aug 18

“With Google and then the emergence of AI, the old model of just conveying information was increasingly irrelevant and obsolete.”

Greg Jones, President of Belmont University, calls for a reimagining of education centered on character and formation.

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Virtues & Vocations presents "The Purpose of Higher Education" with Greg Jones

A clip from our webinar with Belmont University president Greg Jones. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Virtues & Vocations hosts faculty workshops and monthly webinars, and engages issues of character, professional identity and moral purpose through our publications. virtuesvocations.org

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Aug 13

Generosity is like a muscle -- it takes time and habit to grow.

In our Virtues & Vocations magazine, @snellherzog of @IUPhilanthropy explores how small acts of giving shape a life of purpose and contribution.

Read the full piece: bit.ly/4mfEJAt

Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Aug 11

“We need to expose students to more real-life situations of human beings at work...”

Author & educator Parker Palmer reflects on why formation must go beyond the classroom — and into the dilemmas of daily life.

Watch now: bit.ly/40WccHw

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Aug 6

“The U.S. is facing an epidemic of loneliness unparalleled in our country’s history.”

@Baylor professor Sarah A. Schnitker writes on disconnection, mental health, and the need to help students reconnect with one another and the transcendent.

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Aug 4

“The liberal arts is not learning for learning's sake—it's learning to live a life of meaning and contribution.”

Clayton Spencer, former president of Bates College, on why we must embrace the deeper value of liberal arts education.

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Virtues & Vocations presents "Learning to Live a Life of Meaningful Contribution" w/ Clayton Spencer

A clip from our webinar with former Bates College president Clayton Spencer. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Virtues & Vocations hosts faculty workshops and monthly webinars, and engages issues of character, professional identity and moral purpose through our publications. virtuesvocations.org

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Jul 30

What if we viewed education not as a transaction, but as an act of generosity?

Laurie L. Patton explores how reframing education this way might transform how we relate—to ourselves, and to others.

Read more at our Virtues & Vocations magazine: bit.ly/45qIpZU

Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Jul 28

We train students for work — but do we help them ask what work is worth doing?

Chris Higgins, Chair of the Department of Formative Education @bostoncollege.bsky.social ege, challenges us to consider what’s missing in our approach to vocational formation.

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Virtues & Vocations presents "Vocational Formation" with Chris Higgins

Chris Higgins is the Chair of the Department of Formative Education at Boston College and the author of Undeclared: A Philosophy of Formative Higher Education. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Virtues & Vocations hosts faculty workshops and monthly webinars, and engages issues of character, professional identity and moral purpose through our publications. virtuesvocations.org

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Jul 23

“When lives become interwoven, our rougher edges are smoothed by healthy friction.”

Pediatrician and professor Lester Liao reflects on how genuine community shapes character and builds moral clarity: bit.ly/3IYEMS9

Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Jul 21

“How do we have any sense of social solidarity?”

Angel Adams Parham, associate professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, explores Aristotle’s idea of civic friendship—and why friendship might be key to restoring national unity.

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Virtues & Vocations presents: "Civic Friendship" with Angel Adams Parham

Angel Adams Parham is associate professor of sociology at the University of Virginia. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Virtues & Vocations hosts faculty workshops and monthly webinars, and engages issues of character, professional identity and moral purpose through our publications. virtuesvocations.org

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Civic virtues like civility, openness, humility, and grace… must accompany our convictions if we hope to pursue the common good.”

Cristy Gulserian explores why virtues like humility and openness are essential—not outdated—in our pluralistic society: bit.ly/44M3VXC

Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Jul 14

“Institutions of higher education are the absolute best places for young people to figure out – how do you get from being polarized?”

Spelman College President Helene D. Gayle reflects on the power of listening, growth, and reaching across experiences. 🎥👇

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Virtues & Vocations presents: "Conversations Across Differences" with Helene D. Gayle

Helene D. Gayle, MD, MPH is president of Spelman College. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Virtues & Vocations hosts faculty workshops and monthly webinars, and engages issues of character, professional identity and moral purpose through our publications. virtuesvocations.org

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Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Jul 9

Civic engagement isn’t about avoiding hard conversations — it’s about having them with respect, a willingness to listen, and clarity of values.

Read more from @notredame.bsky.social's David E. Campbell in the latest Virtues & Vocations magazine: bit.ly/4ll5p2j

Virtues & Vocations @virtuevocations.bsky.social · Jul 7

Giving a shot is one thing, but delivering a life-shattering diagnosis is another.

In this clip, Sneha Mantri, MD, MS of
@dukemedschool.bsky.social explains the importance of teaching ethics and the humanities to students in medical fields.

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Virtues & Vocations presents: Valuing Care in Health Professions with Sneha Mantri, MD, MS

Sneha Mantri, MD, MS is a physician and director of Medical Humanities at Duke University School of Medicine. Virtues & Vocations is a national forum for scholars and practitioners across disciplines to consider how best to cultivate character in pre-professional and professional education. Virtues & Vocations hosts faculty workshops and monthly webinars, and engages issues of character, professional identity and moral purpose through our publications. virtuesvocations.org

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