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Chancellor's Dare to Learn Lecture

Office of the Chancellor

This lecture aims to expose the campus community to diverse perspectives from experts and leaders and encourage the community to explore a wide range of ideas.

The name reflects the university’s motto, Discere Aude, which is often translated as “dare to learn.”

“A university setting is the perfect arena to consider new knowledge and inspire a free exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives. I hope the lecture sparks healthy conversations and dares the community to dig deeper and expand its horizons.”

-Chancellor Aswani K. Volety

About the Lecture

The spring 2025 Dare to Learn Lecture will be held Monday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center. Aaron King, Ph.D., Associate Director of the UNCW Honors College and Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Public and International Affairs, will serve as moderator. The event is free; however, tickets are required. Register for tickets here. 

About the Speaker

The Honorable Aldona Woś, M.D.The Honorable Aldona Woś, M.D. was appointed to the UNCW Board of Trustees by the UNC Board of Governors in July 2023 to serve a four-year term.

Dr. Woś currently serves as a member of the Educational Planning and Programs Committee and the External Affairs Committee.

A native of Poland, she is a graduate of the Warsaw Medical Academy and a retired internal medicine and pulmonary medicine physician. She is currently the president at the Institute of World Politics. 

Previously, she served in many roles including vice chair of the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, Presidential appointee to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia and Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

 

About the Leadership Lecture Series

The Department of Campus Life coordinates the Leadership Lecture Series, which explores leadership through guest speakers’ stories and experiences. The series engages the community in conversations on contemporary issues that impact the broader community and beyond.

Questions about the UNCW Leadership Lecture Series can be directed to Campus Activities & Programs at clprograms@uncw.edu. 

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