Unfortunately, the conference cannot be joined virtually. However, we will be hosting
several webinars via zoom, which will be shared with our mailing list. You are welcome
to participate in the webinars.
In college classrooms around the world, Life Worth Living programs are inviting each
of us to ask and to respond to life's biggest questions.
The Life Worth Living (LWL) faculty network, headquartered at Yale's Center for Faith
and Culture, foregrounds the most important question of our lives: What is a life
worth living? Designed to remedy a lack of personal, authentic engagement with questions
of meaning in higher education, the LWL approach equips students, educators, and the
public for the lifelong process of discerning, articulating, and pursuing flourishing
life. Students and teachers consider the breadth of human experience by engaging philosophical
and religious traditions that answer our most profound existential questions. Students
and educators are invited to articulate and live their own answers to these fundamental
questions.
To accelerate the growth of the Life Worth Living network, the project team at Yale's
Center for Faith and Culture alongside partners from around the world, including Dr. Zachary C. Wooten, are working to support course development and teacher formation through sub-granting
and training programs.
For instructors already familiar with the LWL approach, the project team is developing
"hubs": centers of excellence that will promote the approach, recruit new educators
to adopt it, and explore ways to expand its influence.
One such hub is the Leadership Hub at WCU.
The Leadership Hub, offering the Life Worth Living course "Leadership and the Good
Life" to honors undergraduate students since 2017, is creating resources, running
workshops, and hosting a conference for leadership educators and others to participate
in the LWL network.
More information on the Life Worth Living Network and existing Hubs
Absolutely! Two papers will be presented in each room during each session. You are
welcome to move freely between rooms if you'd like to attend different papers within
the same time block.
We will provide a light breakfast and a lunch during Friday's conference. Thursday
night will be a wine and mingle welcoming event. Please indicate which meals you will
be present for on your conference registration.
Rev. Dr. Angela Gorrell is an author, speaker, and consultant. Dr. Angela taught Life
Worth Living at Yale University and leads Life Worth Living journeys for all types
of leaders. She also writes about finding joy, meaning, and purpose. Dr. Angela's
new book is Braving Difficult Decisions: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do.
She hosts the "More Human with Dr. Angela" podcast which has episodes on YouTube and
Spotify. You can subscribe to her newsletter on her website for inspirational content
and info about Life Worth Living retreats.
For more information about Rev. Dr. Angela Gorrell check out her instagram @angelagorrell
or her website.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public university, with an undergraduate
enrollment of about 14,000 students . Founded in 1871, WCU has been a foundation of
the community and beyond. WCU students come from 36 different states and 74 different
countries. With a vibrant campus community, WCU sponsors one of the largest varsity
programs in NCAA Division II with 24 intercollegiate men's and women's sports. Just
a 10 minute walk from campus lies historic downtown West Chester with restaurants,
bakeries, shops, and an active local community.
Map of the West Chester University Campus More quick facts about West Chester University
- Gryphon Cafe
- Turks Head Cafe
- Dia Doce - Coffee + Cupcakes (Vegan + Gluten Free Cupcakes available)
- Twin Valley Coffee
- Mayday Coffee + Shop
- La Baguette Magique - French Pastries and coffee
- Lacava Coffee Company
- Saxby's (On campus coffee shop)
Local Dining:
- 65+ Restaurants in Downtown West Chester.
- Restaurant Directory
- Fine Dining:
- Andiario
- 9 Prime Steakhouse
- Pietro's Prime
- Mercato Ristorante & Bar
- Limoncello Ristorante & Caterers
- Casual Dining:
- Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant
- Sedona Taphouse
- The Tomato Shack
- Buddy's Burgers
- Jaco Taco
- Más Mexicali Cantina - Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
- Vegetarian friendly:
- Love Again Local - 100% Vegan Deli
- Roots Cafe - Vegetarian menu options
Head to Downtown West Chester for First Friday! To celebrate, we are hosting a Summer Concert Series, sponsored by M&T Bank, on the First Friday of June, July, August, and September! Different bands will perform
at multiple locations across Downtown West Chester from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
This month:
Check out @downtownwestchester on instagram for great local recommendations and events!
- Downtown West Chester
- Bier and Loathing - Arcade Bar experience
- Turks Head Wines - Wines bottled in Northern California and brought to The Tasting Room and the Wine
Lounge in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
- Local book stores:
- Baldwin's Book Barn located at 865 Lenape Rd, West Chester, PA 19382, is five stories of books and charm.
Built in 1822, Baldwin's Book Barn is a unique destination to visit while in West
Chester.
- Second Reading Book Store - 32 N Church St, West Chester, PA
- Bookmarks - 100 E Gay St, West Chester, PA
- Bookstore Bakery - 145 E Gay St, West Chester, PA
- Local Parks
- Everhart Park - Downtown West Chester
- Natural Lands' Stroud Preserve - 454 N Creek Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
- Brandywine Park - 680 N Creek Rd, West Chester, PA 19380
- Longwood Gardens (20 minutes away)
- The Summer season at award-winning Longwood Gardens is called the "Festival of Fountains".
Discover beautiful fountain displays among blooming gardens and greenhouses. Check
out their website for timed tickets and weekend events.
- Valley Forge National Historical Park (17 minutes away)
- 45 minute drive from Center City, Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Liberty Bell and the Independence National Historical Park
- Philadelphia Magic Gardens
- The Franklin Institute
- Reading Terminal Market
- Philadelphia Zoo
