Lectures & Presentations
The student-run Distinguished Speakers Board will host chess grandmaster and political activist Garry Kasparov, perhaps best known for his famous chess matches against IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer, at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä. Get tickets.
Join ²ÊÃñ±¦µä’s AI Community of Practice for a showcase highlighting three ways artificial intelligence is being used in teaching, research and administration on the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä campus.
Comedian, actor and activist Dallas Goldtooth will speak at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The event will take place at Macky Auditorium and tickets are available now.
Join Forever Buffs Latinx, in collaboration with the Center for Student Involvement and the Center for Inclusion and Social Change, for an intimate panel with the Ozomatli band. Lunch is included.
A distinguished panel of former U.S. Supreme Court clerks and legal scholars will discuss the notable cases the U.S. Supreme Court decided during the 2023–24 term and the impact of those decisions on practitioners.
Through the Difficult Dialogues series with guest speakers, explore how to stay connected with those you disagree with amid the polarized atmosphere of the presidential election.
Associate Professor Manu Prakash of Stanford University will discuss his view on global health, climate change and the democratization of science.
Chelsea Hackett, a university research associate, will give a virtual presentation on vocal empowerment. The event is free and open to everyone, but registration is required.
²ÊÃñ±¦µä’s Center for Humanities & the Arts will host Gabrielle Calvocoressi and Maia Kobabe for conversation about attacks against queer and nonbinary people and works, as well as to amplify the art of the speakers.
The fairy tale collection of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm is acclaimed across the world, but its origins, contents and editorial history are often misunderstood. Professor Ann Schmiesing will shed light on the brothers’ work and cultural significance. Come early for pizza!