Virtus is that which characterized the ideal Roman and was concerned with moral excellence and courage. Virtus as moral excellence required active expression of a sound intellectual basis. Similarly, the courage of virtus did not represent a one-time act of bravery. Rather, it was seen as the product of the habit of disciplined, honest, and just living.
Dignitas is the worthiness that a person earned and continually had to maintain. It was a public recognition of the quality that set certain people apart from others and was related to an active life of civic service.
Dr. Adam Davis
Department of English & Linguistics
Baldwin Hall 245
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Dr. David Gillette, Chair
Department of Economics
Baldwin Hall 247
660.785.4334
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Dr. Eric Howard
Dept. of Math & Computer Science
Violette Hall 2164
660.785.6014
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Dr. James McCormick
Department of Chemistry
Magruder Hall 3110
660.785.4315
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Dr. Steve Smith
School of Business
Violette Hall 2458
660.785.4304
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McClain Hall 203
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