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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.

2026 Community Learning Day: January 21

9:00 AM — Mass (McDowell Activity Center)

10:00 AM — Keynote To Be is to be For, Damon Owens (Founders Hall)

11:00 AM — Q&A with Damon Owens (Founders Hall)

12:00 PM - Lunch (Crow's Nest Campus Restaurant)

1:00-1:45 PM - Breakout #1

• Gender Dysphoria & Human Dignity, Dr. James Link, Associate Professor of Psychology (Chick's Place, LVUC)
• Welcoming Refugee Populations to North Dakota, Holly Triska-Dally, Refugee Coordinator (Heskett Hall)

2:00-2:45 PM — Breakout #2

• Developing Well-being: Physical, Psychological, & Social, John Dinkel, Retention Coordinator (Chick’s Place, LVUC)
• Navigating Ethical Questions as a Christian Healthcare Professional, Panel Discussion (Heskett Hall)

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