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Fall 2025

 

Aug. 26:
Welcome Back Drop-in
2:00-3:00 PM
in the Cothran Center office

Sept. 15
Conversations Dinner
5:30-7:00 PM
in Hartness Pavilion
(Melinda Menzer & Bob Richey)

Sept. 18:
FOCUS Information Session
6:00-7:00 PM in FH 214
—sophomores only—
(Applications due 10/15)

Sept. 26-27:
Fall Retreat
at Pleasant Ridge Retreat Center

Oct. 11-15 (Fall Break):
Charleston Journey Towards Justice
in Charleston, SC
(Applications due 9/15)

Dec. 10:
Study Day Drop-in
2:00-3:00 PM in the
Cothran Center Conference Room



Summer Connections

Summer Connections

Each summer, we offer a fun and inspiring week-long residential program for incoming freshmen.

Learn more about Summer Connections
FOCUS

FOCUS

During spring break, we lead a group of sophomores on an international travel program.

Learn more about FOCUS
Conversations

Conversations

Each semester, students are invited to a dinner conversation. Two members of the faculty and staff share their vocational stories and students have the opportunity to ask questions and dialogue with the participants.

Learn about Conversations
Retreats

Retreats

We offer one retreat each semester. These events provide opportunities for students to get away from campus and explore vocationally relevant topics.

Learn more about our Retreats
Fall Break Trip

Fall Break Trip

Each fall break, we offer a domestic travel program for students interested in learning about topics related to social justice.

Learn more and apply here.
Enneagram Sessions

Enneagram Sessions

We offer students many opportunities to learn more about the Enneagram, a personality system used to describe nine different patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting in the world.

Learn more about the Enneagram

Workshops & Other Programs

Throughout the academic year, the Cothran Center facilitates workshops related to personality assessment, vocational reflection, and exploring ways students (and others) can better engage and discern their sense of calling. Students are encouraged to contact the Cothran Center if they have specific interests in certain areas as we will help connect with other related workshops and programs around campus.