{"id":10079,"date":"2025-10-14T09:47:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=10079"},"modified":"2025-11-03T09:21:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:21:58","slug":"purpose-by-design","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/event\/purpose-by-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Educator Workshop – Purpose by Design: Inspiring Student Exploration and Discovery"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a dynamic, changing labor market, students can sometimes struggle to name what they truly want for their lives. Without that awareness, it becomes a challenge to design meaningful next steps. In an interactive workshop inspired by research on purpose development and leveraging the impact of design thinking, Dustin Liu from NYU’s Stern Center\u00a0 will present on how educators can play a critical role in supporting students to develop a strong sense of purpose. Through practical exercises we\u2019ll consider how we can act as guides and co-designers for young people to experiment, reflect, and take courageous steps toward lives that are meaningful, fulfilling, and uniquely their own. Attendees will leave experiencing five activities that can be used inside or outside of the classroom to unlock creativity and support students in building language around their values and goals.<\/p>\n

Dustin is visiting UWM for two-days as a part of an effort to incorporate new ways of engaging students in career exploration and purpose discernment in UWM classes and through co-curricular activities. His visit will include:<\/p>\n