PAU Week of Welcome
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The President's Masterclass is a new quarterly series that brings together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of PAU for thought-provoking conversations on higher education, leadership, mental health, and human understanding, sparking new perspectives and meaningful dialogue across our community.
For our inaugural Masterclass, join President Farouk Dey in conversation with Bill Burnett, co-author of Designing Your Life and executive director of Stanford's Life Design Lab, for a candid exploration of what it means to build a life of purpose and possibility.
Drawing on decades of experience helping students and professionals navigate uncertainty, Farouk and Bill will discuss how the tools of design thinking, reframing problems, prototyping paths forward, and staying curious rather than certain, can guide us through pivotal moments of change. This is a conversation for anyone rethinking their next chapter, whether in career, education, or life itself.
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
Location: Virtual
How to Participate
The President's Masterclass is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, Trustees, and members of the broader community. Registration is required. Once registered, you'll receive the Zoom link and event details prior to the session.
