The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being will host University of California, Berkeley, professor of psychology Dacher Keltner for a free virtual presentation “Awe: Meeting the Crisis of our Times” on Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Keltner is director of the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab. He is a leading scholar in the study of emotion, including a new project on awe around the globe, as well as power, class and inequality. Keltner also serves as the Faculty Director of the Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. He has collaborated on projects at Facebook and Google and served as scientific consultant for the Pixar films “Inside Out” and “Inside Out 2.” He has received several national research and teaching awards.

Awe is the feeling we experience when we encounter vast mysteries beyond our understanding. We find awe in life’s many wonders – from moral beauty and music to nature and moments of spiritual epiphany. Emerging research shows that even a brief experience of awe can benefit our brains, hearts and immune systems. It helps counter toxic selfishness and anxiety while fostering greater generosity, creativity and a deeper sense of shared humanity. Join Keltner to learn about the evolution and neurophysiology of awe, the mental and physical health benefits and practical approaches to bringing more awe into your daily life.

This event is presented by UW-Superior’s Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being and sponsored by the Student Behavioral Health Initiative, a Universities of Wisconsin priority to support student emotional health and well-being.

For more information and to register for this free virtual event, visit uwsuper.edu/Dacher-Keltner.