Jan 22
Carl Talks: Insights for Wellbeing & Resilience from the Science of Positive Emotions with Barbara Fredrickson ’86
Carl Talks
Insights for Wellbeing & Resilience from the Science of Positive Emotions
with Barbara Fredrickson ’86
Thursday, January 22, 2026
2 p.m. Central Time
via Zoom
Positive emotions, as subtle and fleeting as they are, can light your path toward greater resilience, wellbeing, and health, as well as toward more trustworthy connections and communities. This talk introduces you to the science of positive emotions, with its surprising discoveries and evidence-backed insights and tools. Start off the new year by learning how small shifts in mindset and behavior can uplift your emotional quality of life and social connections.
Barbara Fredrickson ’86 is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of Positivity, Love 2.0, and Positive Emotions. Among the most highly cited scientists worldwide, Barbara was honored in 2017 with the Tang Prize for Achievements in Psychology to recognize exceptional career contributions to the well-being of humanity.
Register by Wednesday, January 21 to participate in this Zoom event.
Cost: None.
Unable to join our live event? No problem — we will post a recording of the event on our Alumni Events Recordings page.
Questions? Contact Alumni Relations via email or 800-729-2586.