On the Menu for August 20

An exciting new Lunch and Learn has been added to the Executive Education course schedule. On Thursday, August 20, join Dr. Judith Neal, director of the new University of Arkansas Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in Workplace, for this special event.

During this lunch and learn, Dr. Neal will cover:

• Definitions of faith, religion, and spirituality and how they intersect
• The trends that support a growing interest in these underdeveloped dimensions of diversity and examples of how organizations are integrating these in the workplace
• Guidelines and principles for incorporating these concepts in your own workplace

The cost of attendance is $25, which includes lunch and class materials. The class will be held at the Donald W. Reynolds Center from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Click here to RSVP.

The Tyson Center was funded by a $2 million gift from the Tyson Family Foundation that was matched by the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation in the University of Arkansas, creating a $4 million endowment. The center will focus on curriculum development; outreach programs to businesses, churches and civic organizations; and research program support.

"The creation of this proposed new center by John Tyson and the Walton College," said Dr. Neal, "is a very important event in the field of management. This is the first time a center like this will exist in a state university, and it will send a powerful message to the business, academic and faith communities that faith and spirituality have a legitimate and valuable role in the workplace."