Rainn Wilson is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on NBC's The Office, but it was a cause dear to him that he spoke to students about as a guest speaker for UNT's Distinguished Lecture Series this fall.

Wilson discussed SoulPancake: Chew on Life's Big Question, a New York Times best-selling book and social project he developed to encourage discussions on spirituality, creativity, arts and philosophy.

Wilson, who was raised in the Baha'i faith, says his life didn't come full circle until he realized his dream of acting wasn't fulfilling and he returned to his faith. Through SoulPancake, he hopes to help others find their happiness in life.

Students also participated in a Q&A session with Wilson. See the social media roundup of the event and read an article, "What we learned from Rainn Wilson."

The series' past speakers have included former President George W. Bush, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, musician John Legend and Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.