Live on Purpose
The UMHB Meaningful Life Initiative
We believe every member of the UMHB community - students, faculty, staff, and alumni - is here for a reason. At UMHB we are here to help you uncover the remarkable potential God has given us to follow our individual callings, with purpose. We intentionally help students with vocational exploration from a Christian perspective throughout the curricular and co-curricular programs of the university. We envision our graduates living meaningful lives that fulfill the will of God and contribute to the common good and work to provide opportunities for discerning your purpose while you are at UMHB.
Join Us For Called
February 24-28, 2025
Called Week Schedule
Date
Event
Location
February 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee with the CRU Alumni & Student Event
Bawcom Student Union, 2nd Floor
February 25, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
“Vocaré Ten Years Later: How my mind has changed about calling, meaning, and purpose” forum with Dr. Carrell
Manning Chapel
February 26, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Calling Chapel with Dr. Bias
Walton Chapel
February 26, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Social Sciences Alumni Panel
Brindley Auditorium
February 26-27, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Calling Reflection Videos
One Button Studio, Townsend Memorial Library
February 26-28, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
"Inspiring Futures: The Call to Educate" Senior Statement Display
Parker Academic Center Lobby
February 27, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
"Zero Missed Calls" Art Reception
Baugh Center for the Visual Arts Gallery
February 27, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Honors Project Panel: Exploring Calling Through Creativity and Research
TBD
February 27, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Calling Convo Coffeehouse
Burt Hall Lobby
February 24-28, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Chalkboard Wall Prompts
King Street
February 24-28, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Business Faculty Call Wall
Parker Academic Center
February 24-28, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
"Zero Missed Calls" Art Exhibit
Baugh Center for the Visual Arts Gallery
Our Goals
- To foster a campus culture of meaningful life exploration.
- To train faculty and staff mentors to engage students in conversations exploring life purpose.
- To provide on and off-campus opportunities for students to explore and experience potential life callings.
- To shape the curriculum to help students consider the spiritual, moral and societal commitments that produce meaningful lives, fulfill the will of God, and contribute to the common good.
Questions for Exploration
- Identity
- Who am I? What are my gifts, passions, and abilities?
- Significance
- What is truly important? What do I believe to be true, good and beautiful?
- Responsibility
- Who needs me? How can I make a difference in this world?
