Francis Alison Lecture | Paradox Theory: How Both/And Thinking Is Reshaping Leadership and Decision-Making 

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Join us in celebrating Wendy Smith, Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management at the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware, as the 2025 Alison Award recipient. The award is named for the Reverend Dr. Francis Alison, who founded the institution that is now the University of Delaware, and is the highest award for faculty. 

To help us plan, click the "Register Now" button to reserve your seat by Thursday, February 19, 2026.

LECTURE DETAILS

Monday, February 23 | 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Roselle Center for the Arts - Gore Recital Hall
110 Orchard Road | Newark, DE 19716

Lecture: "Paradox Theory: How Both/And Thinking Is Reshaping Leadership and Decision-Making"
Join us for a reception in the Center for the Arts Lobby immediately following the lecture.

Parking: Self-paid parking is available in the Center for the Arts Garage (Lot #14C) at 77 Amstel Avenue.

For registration assistance, email special-events@udel.edu

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