@scuethics

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 Santa Clara, CA
scu.edu/ethics
Joined April 2009
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Learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas with confidence — and earn a LinkedIn certificate! 🗓 Multiple Sessions in Oct./Nov. 📍 SCU Campus ⛪ Open to current @SantaClaraUniv Students. Workshop is free. Space is limited! R.S.V.P. to attend. scu.edu/ethics/events/ethica…
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🔥 Is the House Speaker's wife dimming the line between church and state? 💬 Davina Hurt, director, government ethics, is quoted by the Washington Post discussing the ethical implications. Read more: scu.edu/ethics/media-mention… #GovernmentEthics #ConflictofInterest #Politics
The image features an article titled "Faith-based Ministry run by House Speaker's Wife Raises Ethics Questions." It includes a quote discussing institutional power concerns, attributed to a person named Hurt. The backdrop is the U.S. Capitol dome. In the foreground, there is a person with a title card: "Davina Hurt, Director of Government Ethics." Logos for The Washington Post and Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics are present.

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Is the conversation around AI and ethics by Pope Leo really just a modern debate, or is it the latest chapter in a long tradition of moral reflection? Learn more about it with David DeCosse. 🔗 Watch a recording of “The Encyclical, AI, and Education” bit.ly/4zdFVKq
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Should schools keep up with the speed of AI, or offer a different pace entirely? Irina Raicu, reflects on 'Magnifica Humanitas', and reminds us that education isn't just about efficiency. 🔗 Watch a recording of “The Encyclical, AI, and Education” scu.edu/ethics/events/ai-and…
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Is AI in education just a problem of calibration, or a question of purpose? Ann Skeet talks about how Magnifica Humanitas shifts the conversation beyond quick procedural fixes. 🔗 Watch a recording of “The Encyclical, AI, and Education” scu.edu/ethics/events/ai-and…
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Learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas with confidence — and earn a LinkedIn certificate! 🗓 Multiple Sessions in Oct./Nov. 📍 SCU Campus ⛪ Open to current @SantaClaraUniv Students. Workshop is free. Space is limited! R.S.V.P. to attend. scu.edu/ethics/events/ethica…
The image is an advertisement for a certification program in ethical decision-making from the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. It includes details about a session offering hands-on help and a LinkedIn certificate. There is a QR code for more information and contact instructions for accessibility needs.

ALT The image is an advertisement for a certification program in ethical decision-making from the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. It includes details about a session offering hands-on help and a LinkedIn certificate. There is a QR code for more information and contact instructions for accessibility needs.

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🔥 What are the ethical implications for violating the impartiality rule as a government official? 💬 Ann Skeet is quoted by Reuters, “The ethical concern is the appearance of a conflict of interest.” Read more: scu.edu/ethics/media-mention… #GovernmentEthics #ConflictOfInterest
A person with shoulder-length hair is shown in front of a backdrop with scales of justice and the U.S. Capitol. A quote about ethical concerns and conflicts of interest is displayed. Text indicates the person is Ann Skeet, Interim Executive Director. Santa Clara University Markkula Center for Applied Ethics logo and another logo are also present.

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Has human dignity in labor ever actually been achieved, or has it always been a North Star ? Davina Hurt explores how “Magnifica Humanitas” moves beyond asking if AI is simply "good" or "bad" for jobs. Watch a recording of “The Encyclical, AI, and Labor” scu.edu/ethics/events/ai-and…
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What if we pushed as hard for a kinder, fairer community as tech firms push for AGI? Irina Raicu reflects on “Magnifica Humanitas”, calling us to protect human dignity and labor in the age of AI. 🔗 Watch a recording of “The Encyclical, AI, and Labor” scu.edu/ethics/events/ai-and…
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Marketing & Communications Interns engage with communication channels of the center– website content and management, social media, newsletter publishing, event promotion, and creation of visuals. Access the link to the student intern page: scu.edu/ethics/about-the-cen…
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Is AI changing what it means to be human in the workforce? Matthew Carnes, S.J., explores how “Magnifica Humanitas” challenges the idea that human value equals economic output. 🔗 Watch a recording of the webinar: “The Encyclical, AI, and Labor”: scu.edu/ethics/events/ai-and…
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What kind of person do you become when you hold power? 🎬 From Dead Poets Society to Oppenheimer, join Davina Hurt for a Jesuit reflection on cinema, conscience, and ethical leadership in government. 🗓️ Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 1–2 p.m. PDT 📍 Benson Center, @SantaClaraUniv
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🔥 What can be done to assure data center regulation keeps pace with development? 💬 Irina Raicu (@IEthics) is quoted addressing apprehensions over realistic data center accountability. Read more: scu.edu/ethics/media-mention… #ResponsibleAI #DataCenter #Ethics
A news segment image about data center development controversy, featuring a quote regarding the slow pace of regulation. Logos for Fox2 and Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics are visible. Text includes the name Irina Raicu, Director of Internet Ethics.

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❓How can directors measure, monitor, and strengthen ethical culture within organizations? This jointly sponsored webinar with Silicon Valley Director’s Exchange will cover how leadership behaviors can affect ethical decision-making Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
A conference room with a board table and chairs. Text on the wall reads: "Ethical Culture Under Pressure: Board Oversight Part II." Below, it notes a Zoom Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to Noon. Logos for the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and SVDX are displayed at the bottom.

ALT A conference room with a board table and chairs. Text on the wall reads: "Ethical Culture Under Pressure: Board Oversight Part II." Below, it notes a Zoom Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to Noon. Logos for the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and SVDX are displayed at the bottom.

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This event has been postponed until a later date to be determined. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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❓How can directors measure, monitor, and strengthen ethical culture within organizations? This jointly sponsored webinar with Silicon Valley Directors' Exchange will cover how leadership behaviors can affect ethical decision-making Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
A conference room with a board table and chairs. Text on the wall reads: "Ethical Culture Under Pressure: Board Oversight Part II." Below, it notes a Zoom Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to Noon. Logos for the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and SVDX are displayed at the bottom.

ALT A conference room with a board table and chairs. Text on the wall reads: "Ethical Culture Under Pressure: Board Oversight Part II." Below, it notes a Zoom Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to Noon. Logos for the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and SVDX are displayed at the bottom.

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This event has been postponed until a later date to be determined. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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❓How can directors measure, monitor, and strengthen ethical culture within organizations? This jointly sponsored webinar with Silicon Valley Directors' Exchange will cover how leadership behaviors can affect ethical decision-making Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
A conference room with a board table and chairs. Text on the wall reads: "Ethical Culture Under Pressure: Board Oversight Part II." Below, it notes a Zoom Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to Noon. Logos for the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and SVDX are displayed at the bottom.

ALT A conference room with a board table and chairs. Text on the wall reads: "Ethical Culture Under Pressure: Board Oversight Part II." Below, it notes a Zoom Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to Noon. Logos for the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and SVDX are displayed at the bottom.

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This event has been postponed until a later date to be determined. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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❓How can directors measure, monitor, and strengthen ethical culture within organizations? This jointly sponsored webinar with Silicon Valley Directors' Exchange will cover how leadership behaviors can affect ethical decision-making Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
A conference room with a board table and chairs. Text on the wall reads: "Ethical Culture Under Pressure: Board Oversight Part II." Below, it notes a Zoom Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to Noon. Logos for the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and SVDX are displayed at the bottom.

ALT A conference room with a board table and chairs. Text on the wall reads: "Ethical Culture Under Pressure: Board Oversight Part II." Below, it notes a Zoom Webinar scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to Noon. Logos for the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and SVDX are displayed at the bottom.

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This event has been postponed until a later date to be determined. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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⛪ With recent calls for AI slowdown, the Church is engaging in the conversation. 🧑‍💻 Brian Green was interviewed by @OSV News, giving us a spiritual outlook on AI growth and leadership. Read more: scu.edu/ethics/media-mention… #AIEthics #ReligiousEthics
This image features Brian Green, Director of Technology Ethics, with a spotlight on a quote discussing the influence of God and people on Earth in making the world a better place. The background shows a silhouette holding a phone. Logos for OSV News and Santa Clara University Markkula Center for Applied Ethics are present.

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🔥 AI crosses ethical boundaries at Stanford University. 💬 Director of Journalism and Media Ethics, Subbu Vincent, commented on the question of ethics. Read more: scu.edu/ethics/media-mention… #AIEthics #MediaEthics
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