Community Learning Day
The University of Mary is excited to host our spring Community Learning Day as an opportunity for our students and faculty to engage more fully in particular issues involving human dignity. Throughout the day, we will focus on topics concerning the dignity of the human person and seeing everything through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.
2025 Community Learning Day: January 22
9 am — Mass (McDowell Activity Center)
10 am — Keynote Mental Health & Integration in Catholic Higher Education, Dr. Greg Bottaro (Founders Hall)
11 am — An Integrated Vision for Mental Health, Dr. James Link (Founders Hall)
12 pm — Lunch (Crow’s Nest)
1-1:45 pm — Breakout #1
- Can Christians call themselves Feminist? Dr. Lauren Emmel (Heskett Hall)
- The State of Human Trafficking in America, Stacy Schaffer - 31:8 Project (Chick’s Place)
2-2:45 pm — Breakout #2
- Clarity and Compassion: The Proper Response to Same Sex Attraction, Ed Konieczka (Chick’s)
- Navigating Ethical Questions as a Christian Healthcare Professional (Heskett Hall)