Leadership & Society Initiative Events

Welcome to the events page for the University of Chicago Leadership and Society Initiative. Register below to join a live information session or other events featuring themes from the LSI experience.

Mar 25
Enduring Excellence

Enduring Excellence: A Conversation with Paul Polman

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Join us for an important conversation in the ‘Enduring Excellence’ series with Paul Polman—former CEO of Unilever and Co-Founder of IMAGINE, a social venture advancing sustainable business leadership.

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Apr 09
Discussion

A Conversation with Melissa Kirsch

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Join us for a virtual conversation with New York Times writer Melissa Kirsch.

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Apr 27
Discussion

Relevance, Purpose, and Meaning After a Major Life Transition

Monday, April 27, 2026

What happens when the drive that built your career becomes the thing that prevents you from ever truly knowing yourself? Geoff Curtis spent nearly 30 years in healthcare communications before an acquisition erased his role — and forced him to confront what it really means to find purpose after a major life transition.

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