7 p.m. Morrison Center. The Honors College Distinguished Lecture Series at Boise State presents David Brooks, “Character and the Common Good.” This event is free, no tickets are required. David Brooks has a gift for bringing audiences face to face with the spirit of our times with humor, insight and quiet passion. He is a keen observer of the American way of life and a savvy analyst of present-day politics and foreign affairs. He holds several prestigious positions as a commentator including bi-weekly op-ed columnist for The New York Times and regular analyst on PBS NewsHour and NPR’s All Things Considered. For more information, please visit morrisoncenter.com/events.