Virtues & Vocations, Part 14: Cultivating Purpose

Episode Topic: Cultivating Purpose 

Anna Moreland, Chair and Director of the Villanova University Honors Program, and Thomas W. Smith, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at The Catholic University of America, will discuss their recent book, The Young Adult Playbook: Living Like It Matters and their work in education for flourishing among undergraduates.

Featured Speakers:

• Suzanne Shanahan, Leo and Arlene Hawk Executive Director and Professor of the Practice at Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns
• Anna Moreland, Chair and Director of the Villanova University Honors Program
• Thomas W. Smith, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at The Catholic University of America

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Meet the Speakers: Dr. Anna Moreland and Dr. Thomas W. Smith
• 2:33 The Young Adult Playbook: An Overview
• 6:16 Challenges and Practical Strategies for Students
• 13:46 Work, Leisure, and Love: The Core Sections of the Book
• 26:41 Cultivating Trust Through Student Feedback
• 33:54 Balancing Work, Love, and Free Time
• 39:57 Navigating Difficult Conversations and Building Trust
• 43:51 Friendship, Intimacy, and Postgraduate Challenges
• 48:54 Final Thoughts and Audience Questions