Inspired by the conviction that universities have a responsibility not only to their students, but to local communities and society at large, the Jean Beer Blumenfeld Center for Ethics seeks to enhance moral reflection, dialogue and constructive action on campus, in greater Atlanta and beyond. Universities should provide moral leadership by example and through innovative programming designed to stimulate critical thinking about the ethical issues inherent in our personal, professional and civic lives. To that end, the Center sponsors conferences, lectures, research in ethics, and a variety of theoretical and practical programs tailored to specific constituencies, all designed to support students and members of the larger community who wish to construct lives of personal integrity and responsible citizenship.
Principal Aims
Conferences, Lectures and Workshops: The Center hosts events ranging from academic symposia whose papers are published in scholarly journals, to applied programs designed expressly for a particular campus or community organization, to lectures meant to heighten awareness of a specific issue.
Faculty and Staff Resource. The Center supplies counsel for faculty throughout the university interested in incorporating ethical components into their courses, and it offers workshops for faculty and administrative groups contending with difficult moral issues.
Student Engagement. In an effort to inspire students to undertake ethical inquiry and constructive action, the Center sponsors events such as essay contests, open fora on selected topics, and grant contests for student projects that address pressing moral concerns.
Community Outreach. By delivering lectures, answering questions, and sponsoring programs that explore moral issues and combat social ills, the Center serves as a prominent and accessible resource for individuals and groups in the metropolitan area.