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Daryl Van Tongeren's Full Professor Lecture

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7pm

263 College Avenue, Holland, MI 49423-3646

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Lessons for a Meaningful Life: Twenty Years of Research on Flourishing
 
Description: What makes for a meaningful life? Drawing from two decades of research on human flourishing, Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren explores themes of religion, humility, forgiveness, and suffering to examine how to craft a meaningful life. Integrating empirical science with practical application, this talk will be thought-provoking and encouraging, inviting all who attend to consider ways to live intentionally and make the most of their life. 
 
Author biography: Daryl R. Van Tongeren, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Frost Center for Social Science Research at Hope College. He studies big questions central to being human, including meaning, religion, and virtues. He has published nearly 250 scientific papers and four books on these themes, and his research has been funded by numerous external grants. He has earned several international research awards and been named Fellow of several prestigious professional organizations. He lives in Holland, MI with his wife, Sara, and he enjoys running, biking, reading, and making his own hot sauce. 
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  • Morgan Schipper
  • Sarah Knapp

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