Great things can come in small packages

They say that "great things can come in small packages." The Ukrainian Catholic University is an example of one such great thing. It is a very small academic institution located in Lviv-outside the mainstream cities of Europe. However, this relatively tiny house of higher learning is being noticed ever more frequently by the international academic community due to the innovative an refreshing approach to academia. The university is redefining not only educational theories, but also the role a university plays in a society. Moreover, the UCU integrates christian values into every sphere of its activity. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their surrounding communities, especially with the marginalized and neglected groups, such as the handicapped, poor, orphaned, and elderly. The UCU insists that inclusion of such people among the student body not only helps them achieve their potential, but allows members of UCU to learn from the handicapped. This small university places christian love at the center of all academic, social and personal activities and its impact has truly been great. Damian Thompson from The Telegraph (United Kingdom) has recently conducted an interview with the UCU's rector, the rev. Borys Gudziak and you can read this article here: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/damianthompson/9983219/In_Ukraine_a_Catholic_university_offers_a_way_forward_for_a_tired_Western_Church/