The Program in the Humanities and Human Values, a unit of the College of Arts and Sciences, sponsors public programs which draw on the humanities to nurture a deeper understanding of our history and culture, enrich the life of the mind, and contribute to the development of a more humane world. Since its inception in 1979, the program has sponsored more than 600 seminars, workshops and conferences, drawing more than 35,000 participants to the University to discuss a wide range of moral, social, and cultural issues.