Meredith E. Drench Lecture, co-hosted with BU Sargent College.

2025 Meredith E. Drench Lecture “Variations on the Problem of Goodness” Presented by Tracy Kidder, author of “Mountains Beyond Mountains” and “Rough Sleepers” The Meredith E. Drench Lectureship Fund, Sargent College’s first endowed lecture series, was established by physical therapy alumna Meredith E. Drench, PhD, PT to share her passion and belief in the “compassionate rehabilitation” of the whole person. A behavioral specialist, Drench’s work bridged the fields of physical rehabilitation and psychosocial behavioral sciences. This lecture series honors Drench’s legacy and continues her mission of education and advocacy, focusing on the psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation. Contact Tawanna Adams for more details or to request specific accommodations. You may also contact BU Disability Services at access@bu.edu. The 2025 Meredith E. Drench Lecture is co-hosted in partnership and with generous support from: Boston University School of Public Health Boston University School of Social Work Wheelock College of Education & Human Development BU Center on Forced Displacement