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The Moral Ecology Trust regularly hosts cross-disciplinary events for leaders in industry, journalism, education, academia, politics, and other fields. New participants are always welcome. Please contact us to learn more.

UPCOMING

2025

Symposium: Virtue & flourishing in the catholic and lutheran traditions

The Institute hosts a symposium at Newcomb Hall, UVA, on April 22 at 9 am - 3 pm; free lunch at 12:15.

April 22, 9-3 pm

NOV

2025

Roundtable: Michael Crow, Angel Adams Parham, Christine Emba & Craig Calhoun

Arizona State University

Roundtable: Michael Crow, Angel Adams Parham, Christine Emba & Craig Calhoun

Arizona State University

November 6-7

MAR

2026

Meeting of the Advisors, featuring Kyle Harper and Hilary Green

University of Virginia

March 24-26

APR

2026

Traditions of Christian Virtue

Rome, Italy

April 22-23

MAY

2026

Roundtable: Center for Psychological Humanities and Ethics, Boston College

Boston College

May 24-26

JUN

2026

Independent School Leaders Consortium, Cohort I and II

University of Virginia

June 15-18

OCT

2026

Meeting of the Advisors

University of Virginia

October 20-24

DEC

2026

Roundtable: Michael Lamb, Educating Character Initiative Conference

Wake Forest University

December

Previous Events

June

6.10.25

Independent School Leaders Consortium

Representatives of eight independent schools, including heads of school, administrators, and teachers, gathered for a workshop presented as part of the Moral Ecology Trust.

Charlottesville, Virginia

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April

4.22.25

Virtue and Flourishing in the Catholic and Lutheran Traditions

Six leading theologians gathered to discuss the theory, teaching, and practice of virtue for human flourishing in the Catholic and Lutheran traditions on April 22, 9:00-3:00.

Commonwealth Room, Newcomb Hall, University of Virginia

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April

4.10.25

Practical Truth: Lost Sister of Practical Wisdom – A Public Lecture by Jennifer Frey

This lecture featured renowned philosopher Jennifer Frey previewing themes from her forthcoming book. The event was hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia as part of the Moral Ecology Trust series.

University Chapel, 145 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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April

4.11.24

Exploring a Dense Network of the Institutions and Sectors of a Vibrant Moral Ecology

A larger working meeting focused on empowering leaders to use their platforms to strengthen character formation.

April 11-12

Charlottesville, Virginia

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January

1.25.24

Laying the Foundation of the Moral Ecology Trust

The inaugural working meeting of the Moral Ecology Trust, attended by our 33 esteemed advisors.

January 25-26

Charlottesville, Virginia

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