Sister Thea Bowman: What a Humble Black Franciscan Can Teach Us About Global Business—A Beckman Humor Event (Mar. 15)

February 19, 2022

Join Deborah Pembleton, PhD, of the College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University, as she examines how a humble Black nun from Canton, Mississippi, infused Catholicism with gospel music, influenced global leadership and cultural competence, and carried out the business of life through strength, the love of God, and energized laughter. 5:00 p.m. at the Brian Doyle Auditorium (Dundon-Berchtold 004) or virtual livestream at uportland.zoom.us/j/98023676186. Free and open to all. Masks required. Info: up.edu/garaventa or 503-943-7702. Hosted by the Garaventa Center.

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Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, was a discussant and participant at the International Congress on the Future of Theology ‘Legacy and Envisioning.’ Organized by the Dicastery for Culture and Education. Vatican City. December 9–10, 2024. Aihiokhai was also a discussant and participant at the General Assembly of the International Network of Societies for Catholic Theology (INSeCT). Rome, Italy. December 8 – 13, 2024.

Dave Houglum, Director of Leadership Studies and Leadership Professor of Practice, Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, completed the training requirements to be certified in the DiSC assessment on December 19, 2024. The DiSC assessment is a powerful tool that helps individuals and teams improve communication, collaboration, and workplace dynamics by providing insights into behavioral and communication styles. If you’d like to explore using the DiSC assessment for your individual or team’s leadership development, please contact Dave Houglum.

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