Morrison-Novakovic Center for Faith and Public Policy
The Morrison-Novakovic Center for Faith and Public Policy (MNC) is a unique living and learning community where students and community members engage in meaningful discussions around faith and public policy. The MNC annually admits 15 D&E students, both resident and non-resident. Residents and members come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, but all share a commitment to exploring the role of faith in shaping public policy and discourse. Students apply and are selected for the MNC based on academic achievement, a strong record of community engagement, and a personal vision of how faith can intersect with public policy to improve the community.
The MNC House has space for 10 residents and is the site of the center鈥檚 weekly dinner gatherings. At these events, students host guests from the college, the local community, and beyond, preparing dinners and engaging in discussions about social issues. The house also features space for workshops and community events, as well as a faith and public policy library.
The MCN fosters a living-learning community where students and members of the D&E community can discuss the intersection of faith and public policy, modeling civil discourse and respectful conversations. The MCN also strives to create and sustain a community where meaningful discussions around faith and public policy can thrive, fostering civil discourse in a polarized world.
The Center aims to:
The Center was established in 2017. Since its creation, it has served as a place for community-based learning that allows select students to grow and practice together the arts of public discourse, ethics, and neighborliness.
The Center was founded to:
“The Morrison-Novakovic Center is a place where I feel deeply connected with my peers through fellowship over our weekly home-cooked dinners. It鈥檚 somewhere where my intellect is constantly being challenged and developed through extensive discussion on different prevalent topics with new guests each week. Everyone comes with an open mind and heart, ready to listen and truly cultivate a learning atmosphere.”
– Aly Miller, Center-connected student
The life of the center revolves around weekly dinner meetings with students, faculty, and guest speakers who share perspectives on current issues. These gatherings foster community and build understanding.
Center events include:
The Center comprises a small group of both resident and non-resident students, offering an intimate community focused on engaging conversations and personal growth. Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply.
