What Makes My Life Worth It?
A conversation on success, failure, and finding meaning in our lives
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.| Wilson 402
Join us as we host a Veritas Forum conversation between Christian author and psychiatrist Curt Thompson, and Commerce Professor David Costanza. These two speakers will share two different perspectives on success, failure, and the meaning of life.
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Parking Information:
We recommend attendees park at Central Grounds Parking Garage (400 Emmet Street S). This garage is a 10 minute walk from Wilson Hall.
About our Speakers
Curt Thompson, MD
Curt Thompson, MD is a board certified psychiatrist. He graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine and completed his psychiatric residency at Temple University Hospital. Inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, Thompson shares fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing our deepest longing: to be known. He and his wife reside in Arlington, Virginia.
David P. Costanza
David Costanza is a Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce. His research focuses on generational differences; adaptive leadership; high potential; organizational culture, decline, and death; as well as statistics and research methods. He has published in Journal of Business and Psychology; Journal of Vocational Behavior; Personnel Psychology; and Work, Aging and Retirement.
This event is a partnership between the Center for Christian Study and the Veritas Forum.
What is the Veritas Forum? Since 1992, the Veritas Forum has invited university communities to dialogue with respect and curiosity about the ideas that shape our lives.