Conference Schedule

Tuesday, April 05

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The f Word: Stories of Forgiveness Exhibit
Meyer Library, Rm. 107

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Getting real, getting started: Owning your own wellness
CoxHealth Meyer Center

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Body-Mind-Spirit Wellness Walk
Jordan Valley Park

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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How to build an exceptional life
JQH Arena

Jillian Michaels
Health & Wellness Expert

Wednesday, April 06

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The f Word: Stories of Forgiveness Exhibit
Meyer Library, Rm. 107

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

The impact of social media on community health
PSU 313

Building civility: Conflict resolution and social reconstruction
PSU Ballroom East

The beauty cult: Body image and self-esteem in America
PSU Ballroom West

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Considering the elements of a healthy community
PSU Ballroom East

Song of the soul: The role of the arts in promoting a healthy community
PSU 313

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Distinction in Public Affairs Poster Session
PSU Second Floor

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Restorative justice in the 21st century: An international social movement loaded with opportunities and pitfalls
PSU Theater

Mark Umbreit
Director, Center for Restorative Justice, Univ of Minnesota

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Getting real, getting started: Owning your own wellness
PSU Ballroom West

What is the role of business in addressing poverty?
PSU 313

Social justice: Are healthy communities open to everyone?
PSU Ballroom East

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Depression, dementia and decline: Aging in America
PSU 313

Access to the Affordable Care Act: A citizen's right or a privilege?
PSU Ballroom West

“Water, water every where, nor any drop to drink”
PSU Ballroom East

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Information, technology and the class gap: How does information sharing affect community health?
PSU Theater

Zack Exley
Senior advisor, Bernie Sanders campaign

Thursday, April 07

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The f Word: Stories of Forgiveness Exhibit
Meyer Library, Rm. 107

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Field of Memories
PSU North Mall

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

It's all in your head: The stigma of mental illness on college campuses
PSU Ballroom East

Student spirituality, campus ministries and academic resilience
PSU 313

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Hear no evil. See no evil. Say and do nothing?
PSU 313

How do we have faith in millennials if they lack a moral compass?
PSU Ballroom East

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Faculty/Student Showcase on Service-Learning
PSU Second Floor

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Why do people die by suicide?
PSU Theater

Paul Thomlinson
VP, Quality & Research Assurance, Burrell Behavioral Health
Livestream

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

The haves and the have nots: Inequalities in America's public schools
PSU 313

The importance of civil discourse in our democracy
PSU Ballroom East

Are we our brothers' keepers? The role of the U.S. in building healthy international communities
PSU Ballroom West

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

What is the true cost of fast food?
PSU 313

Race relations in modern America: Continuing the conversation
PSU Ballroom East

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Decline of emotional resilience among college students: Causes and potential solutions
PSU Theater

Peter Gray
Research Professor of Psychology, Boston College
Livestream

Friday, April 08

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The f Word: Stories of Forgiveness Exhibit
Meyer Library, Rm. 107

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

The paradox of words: Hurting, healing and language
PSU 313

The lens of equity and equality
PSU Ballroom East

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

The Affordable Care Act: Perspectives from the medical community
PSU 313

Addressing sexual violence on college campuses: What can be done?
PSU Ballroom West

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Our kids: The American dream in crisis
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Robert Putnam
Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Show-Me Chefs show us how
PSU Theater