What power can an individual have in a world of 6.9 billion people? Augsburg encourages us all to consider the power of vision in a world of tension. The Convocation Series offers a time to hear from outstanding leaders and visionaries who join us in great conversations that contribute to making the world a better place for future generations.
The Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
Eboo Patel
Interfaith Youth Core founder and president
“The Holiness of Common Ground”
Monday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.
“Creating for Common Ground: Interfaith Work in the Arts and Worship”
Tuesday, September 18, 11 a.m.
Video: Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium
The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion Convocation
Dr. Henry Emmons
Psychiatrist and author
“Science of Hope”
Friday, October 19, 10 a.m.
Saturday, October 20, Noon
The Humanities and Fine Arts Convocation
Dan Phillips
Designer, builder, and founder of The Phoenix Commotion
“Recycled Housing: Adventures in Human Sensibilities”
Wednesday, November 7, 10 a.m.
Video: Humanities and Fine Arts Convocation
The Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation
Searching for MLK: A provocative exploration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Curated by T. Mychael Rambo and Brian Grandison
Monday, January 21, 1 p.m.
Video: Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation
The Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics
Susan E. Pick
Professor of psychology, National University of Mexico
“I want to, I can: Development Programs Step-by-Step Using the Human Capabilities Approach”
Wednesday, February 20, 10 a.m.
The Nobel Peace Prize Forum
March 8–10
Hosted by Augsburg in partnership with the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Various locations on the Augsburg and University of Minnesota campuses
Nobel Peace Prize Forum website
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center Koryne Horbal Lecture
Gloria Steinem and The Courageous Woman Awards
Thursday, April 4, 11 a.m.
The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Lecture
David Weitz
Professor of physics and applied physics, Harvard University
“Physics of Cooking”
Video: David Weitz – “Physics of Cooking”
Monday, April 8, 7 p.m.
“Dripping, Jetting, Drops, and Wetting: The Magic of Microfluidics”
Video: David Weitz – “The Magic of Microfluids”
Tuesday, April 9, 11 a.m.