Ella Al-Shamahi to close season with cooperative story of humanity by Gabriel Weber on August 21, 2025
Smithsonian Folklife lead Motley, NCC’s Rosen to offer argument for history’s study by Gabriel Weber on August 20, 2025
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to discuss ‘times of American tumult’ by Susie Anderson on August 17, 2025
Closing week, NYT’s Thomas Friedman to discuss relations between U.S., Middle East by Cody Englander on August 14, 2025
Ornstein to consider social, political issues at heart of week’s theme by Kaitlyn Finchler on July 11, 2023
Kristol returns for lecture on ‘center,’ what happens when it doesn’t hold by Kaitlyn Finchler on July 9, 2023
Longtime ‘NYT’ crossword editor Shortz to share love of, delight in puzzles by Kaitlyn Finchler on July 6, 2023
Intelligence specialist Cyrulik to talk gaming’s place in national security by Arden Ryan on July 5, 2023
NPR anchor, lifelong Cubs fan Simon to explore how sports create bonds across differences by Mariia Novoselia on July 3, 2023
Parsons prof. Macklin to open week illustrating what games can teach us by Julia Weber on July 2, 2023
Career ambassador Jones considers role friendship plays in geopolitics by Mariia Novoselia on June 28, 2023
Psychologist, researcher Franco to impart data, science of friendships found in work by Sarah Russo on June 27, 2023
Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Atlantic’ staff writer Senior to consider state of modern friendships by Arden Ryan on June 26, 2023
Benjamin Hunter to advocate for nurturing environments, opportunities for expression by Megan Brown on August 25, 2022
‘World Cafe’ host Raina Douris to talk exploration in music industry by Kaitlyn Finchler on August 24, 2022
Ahead of evening concert, musician, artist Scott Avett to explore week’s theme by Megan Brown on August 23, 2022
Chris Thile to draw comparisons, connections between faith, spirituality by Kaitlyn Finchler on August 22, 2022
Rhiannon Giddens to speak on passion for reclaiming musical histories by Ellen E. Mintzer on August 22, 2022