This event took place in the lovely Bryant Hall at the University of Mississippi, in Oxford, MS, on January 30th and 31st of 2009. The following are comments we received in the free-form section of our evaluations of the "Ethics at the End of Life" symposium.

"This forum provided me with an opportunity to dialogue with other professionals and scholars about issues of great relevance to both my profession and current life; I felt invigorated by hearing other's views-however opposing- on these issues."

"Very interactive! I attended this symposium for personal reasons, now, I have decided it is time for me to begin the process of initiating a living will with advanced directives."

"Lachs was superb!"

"Having expertise from medical and legal fields present and contributing lent much light to what too often are murky philosophical questions."

"[Dr. Lachs] was particularly helpful in how he guided the overall flow of discussion."

"I really liked the 'cozy-ness' and openness fostered by the way this symposium was set up. It was much more conversational than what I had anticipated and invited comments rather than inhibited them."

"This event did as good a job as I've ever seen of getting philosophers and the public into conversation. We need more gatherings like this."

"The symposium was very informative and the format helped to make it much more productive. When dealing with such fundamental topics such as bioethics and personal freedom it is very important to include all points of view in the debate."

"Very good and informative! Very wonderful facility! Enchances the knowledge!"

"Perfect format and facilities."

"I would like to see more MHC [Mississippi Humanities Council] funded events like this. This was far more engaging than traditional lecture model."

"This is one of the most enjoyable events I've attended. The symposium format, coupled with the chosen location, provided an opportunity for active interaction among all attendees. My compliments to the symposium planners as well as to Dr. Lachs."

"I think it's important for people to realize that this topic discussed at the symposium crosses all professional disciplines .ie., nurses, doctors, social work, etc. But, the person (patient) facing the issue should be able to choose or plan their own end life process."

"This was a wonderfully rich symposium on a very important topic. Thanks."

Thanks to all who participated and who made this event a success!