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University of St. Thomas

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The Minnesota Lynx’s champion coach and team executive discussed the rise of women’s basketball and navigating divides at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas.

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An ‘Amen’ to Empathy: Finding Power in Understanding the “Other”

Rabbi Sharon Brous talked about compassion, turning division into opportunity, and tips for living an empathetic life as part of the University of St. Thomas’ Finding Forward
March 28, 2025

Hip-hop star Dessa on how stories, songs and performance can bridge divides

The Minnesota native talked about finding her voice – and compassion for others – through the power of words at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas
December 5, 2024

How storytelling can unlock empathy and break down divisions

Award-winning Irish author Colum McCann spoke at a University of St. Thomas Finding Forward Event about grief, peacemaking and bridging divides
October 1, 2024

Learning Grit: Applying Resilience Lessons from Sports in Everyday Life

Performance Coach Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D. Spoke at the University of St. Thomas Finding Forward Event about Building Mental Toughness in an Uncertain World
July 31, 2024