The Gospel: The Foundation for a Professional Career

Moral Character in Professional Life — March 1 & 2, 2007

A symposium presented by Brigham Young University's College of Religious Education and Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering & Technology

As students graduate and move into professional careers, it is essential they manifest the highest standards of integrity of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These graduates enter a world where moral decisions are often influenced by improper financial incentives, intense social and corporate pressure, and short cuts that simply enhance balance sheets at the expense of honesty and integrity. Graduates of this institution must be men and women of character who can effectively deal with these issues and provide a positive influence in their work place. This conference will emphasize the importance of moral character and decisions in the lives of graduates of Brigham Young University.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, March 1

All Sections are in the JSB Auditorium.

Session 1 — 11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
Alan Parkinson: Ethics in Engineering and Technology: A Case Study
Terry Ball: Faithful Science

Session 2 — 2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
Robert L. Millet: The Restoration of Integrity

Session 3 — 3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
Matthew Richardson: Losing the Sacred Character: Social Ethics & Divine Morality
King Husein: Success Without Compromise

Session 4 — 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Guy L. Dorius: Integrity-From Sinai to Silicon Valley
Mary Peery: Integrity in Leadership: The Fundamental Characteristic of Professional Success

Friday, March 2

All Sections are in the JSB Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

Session 5 — 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Daniel K Judd: Success and the Second Mile
Val Hawks: Pattern of Integrity: Agency, Order, and Obedience

Session 6 — 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Elder Richard G. Scott

Session 7 — 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Held in 321 Maeser Bldg. (MSRB)
Kent Brooks: Desires, Character, and Principle-Based Decision Making
Ron Terry: Becoming One with Christ: The Foundation of Ethical Behavior and Moral Reasoning

Session 8 — 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Held in 321 Maeser Bldg. (MSRB)
Douglas E. Brinley: Latter-day Saints: Men and Women of Integrity
Steven Benzley: Embracing Gospel Principles to Confront Major Global Moral Issues
Dan Winder: A Conceptual Framework for Character Education

Registration for Off Campus Guests

Please email your registration, with the following information to tamera@byu.edu:

Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Whether you'll be attending for the entire day or only individual sessions

Registrant parking is reserved in the Harmon Building parking lot (just East of the Marriott parking lot). A shuttle will leave the lot at 20 minutes before each session and return to the parking lot after each session.

Contact Tamera Seely with questions (801) 422-2814.

Symposium Participants

Terry Ball: Dean, College of Religious Education, Professor of Ancient Scripture
Steven Benzley: Professor & Chair, Civil Engineering, Adj. Professor, College of Religious Educ.
Douglas E. Brinley: Professor of Church History and Doctrine
Kent Brooks: Professor of Church History and Doctrine
Guy L. Dorius: Professor of Church History and Doctrine; BS-Chemical Engineering
Val Hawks: Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Acting Director, School of Technology; Adj. Professor, College of Religious Education
King Husein: CEO Span Construction; Member, BYU President's Leadership Council; Member, ACET Committee; Civil Engineer
Daniel K Judd: Professor of Ancient Scripture; 1st Counselor, Sunday School General Presidency
Robert L. Millet: Professor of Ancient Scripture; Former Dean, College of Religious Education
Alan Parkinson: Dean, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering & Technology; Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mary Peery: President, Mary Peery & Associates; Former Senior V.P. Hewlett Packard; Member ACET Committee; Electrical Engineer
H. Burke Peterson: Emeritus Member 1st Quorum of 70; Adj. Professor, BYU College of Religious Education; Civil Engineer
Matthew Richardson: Professor of Church History and Doctrine
Richard G. Scott: Member, Quorum of Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Mechanical Engineer
Ron Terry: Professor, Chemical Engineering; Adjunct Professor, College of Religious Education
Dan Winder: Ph.D. Candidate, Utah State University; CES faculty