The Value(s) of Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø as a Lutheran Liberal Arts Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will celebrate the inauguration of its ninth president, Andrea Talentino, on Oct. 14-15.

As part of the inauguration celebration, academic sessions on a variety of topics will be presented.

In this session, presenters will discuss why and how Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has redefined what it means to be Lutheran over the past several decades, and how its institutional vocation and core values (or ¡°faith commitments¡±) continue to lead it  to ¡°do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God¡± (Micah 6:8).

Presenters will be Dr. Jason Mahn, director, Presidential Center for Faith and Learning; and Dr. Monica M. Smith, vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.

All academic sessions will be offered in Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building; see a complete description of topics and presenters.