Honors Events

Events

Katherine Jo, Ph.D., Director of Program Development and Design for the Purpose Project at Duke University

Meet Our Guest

Katherine Jo, Ph.D.

Director of Program Development and Design
Purpose Project, Duke University

Katherine Jo is the Director of Program Development and Design for The Purpose Project at Duke University. In this role, she develops courses, programs, and pedagogy that engage students and faculty in questions of meaning, purpose, and character. Her scholarly interests include philosophies of liberal learning, the place of leisure in education, and faculty vocational identity.  During her visit to Weber State in October, she will lead two experiences exploring purpose, meaningful decision-making, curiosity, and the practice of slowing down and paying attention.

October 12 & 13

Two Experiences with Katherine Jo

What should I do with my life? The Art of Choosing Well student workshop

Student Workshop

What Should I Do With My Life?:
The Art of Choosing Well

When: Monday, October 12, 2026  |  4:00–5:30 PM
Where: Library Hetzel-Hoellein Rm. 321

Should I go to college? What job should I get? Should I stay near my family or go away? Life can feel like an overwhelming series of choices, but how can we make choices that lead to a good life? What does a “good life” even mean? Join guest speaker Dr. Katherine Jo for an exploration of how we can gain clarity on the decisions we face to live well with meaning and purpose!

🍽 Dinner provided 👥 30 spots available

Priority registration for Honors students.

Faculty Shaw Gallery Experience with Katherine Jo

Faculty Event

May I have your attention please? An Invitation to Pause, Reflect, and Connect

When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026  |  5:00–7:30 PM
Where: Shaw Gallery

In culture of constant busyness, productivity, and distraction, can we recover our capacity for leisurely thinking, curiosity, and deep attention?

Join Honors guest speaker Dr. Katherine Jo at Shaw Gallery for a contemplative engagement with art and conversation on the power of slowing down and noticing. Dinner will be provided at the Honors Center afterwards.

🍽 Dinner provided 👥 8 spots available
Halloween decorations and celebration

October Social

Halloween Party

Stop by the Honors Center for some Halloween fun! We'll have candy, games, prizes, and plenty of spooky surprises waiting for you throughout the day. Swing by between classes, grab a treat, challenge your friends to a game, and take a quick break from the semester with us!

When: October 29, 2026  |  10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where: Honors Center (LI 324)
What's happening: Candy, games, prizes, and Halloween fun!
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