 The Center also offers public talks, workshops, and training, in addition to sponsoring activities on the SCU campus for students, faculty, and staff.The Center was created by an endowment from Apple Inc. co-founder Mike Markkula and his wife Linda Markkula.Through partnerships with area hospitals and hospices, the Center works in the area of clinical ethics, especially in developing policies on issues such as organ donation after cardiac death and artificial nutrition and hydration.