Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 7 p.m.
Find Meaning with Arthur Brooks
On October 7, Professor Arthur Brooks sits down with President Rob Vischer for a Finding Forward conversation on the core ideas behind his book, The Meaning of Your Life.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 7 p.m.
On October 7, Professor Arthur Brooks sits down with President Rob Vischer for a Finding Forward conversation on the core ideas behind his book, The Meaning of Your Life.
Arthur Brooks will join President Rob Vischer for a thoughtful conversation exploring the core ideas behind his book, The Meaning of Your Life. Drawing on philosophy, behavioral science, and personal reflection, Brooks discusses how individuals can build deeper purpose beyond success and achievement. He will propose practical ways to cultivate meaning, resilience, and fulfillment in an increasingly complex world.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
7-8:30 p.m.
O'Shaughnessy Education Center (OEC) Auditorium
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul campus
2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
This Finding Forward also will be livestreamed; registration opens in August.
Arthur Brooks and this Finding Forward are brought to you in partnership with the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences and the university's Four Pillars Project.
Four Pillars builds on the mission and culture at St. Thomas by promoting character education through the four cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. 2026-27 is the Year of Prudence. In classical ethics, prudence is the habit of seeing a situation clearly, understanding what matters, and choosing the right means toward a good end.
Dr. Arthur C. Brooks is a social scientist and one of the world’s leading authorities on human happiness. He is a professor, columnist with The Free Press, host of the podcast, "Office Hours with Arthur Brooks", CBS News contributor, and internationally-acclaimed public speaker. He is the author of 16 books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Meaning of Your Life, the Build the Life You Want (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey), and From Strength to Strength.
About Our Guest
Arthur Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a CBS News Contributor, columnist with The Free Press, and host of the weekly podcast "Office Hours with Arthur Brooks."
Brooks is the author of 15 books, including New York Times bestsellers, Build the Life You Want, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, and From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.
Brooks is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, appearing in the media and traveling the world to teach people in private companies, universities, public agencies, and faith communities how they can live happier lives and bring greater well-being to others.