First Collection 2013: Naudia Williams '14
September 3rd, 2013
"Take a second to acknowledge your responsibility to contributing to a safe, inclusive and diverse community," Naudia Williams '14 tells the Class of 2017, "And take more than a few moments to affirm that responsibility every single day."
Sonny Sidhu '09: Small Teams, Big Impact
July 11th, 2013
A lecture by Sonny Sidhu '09, game designer and scholar, as part of the Visualizing Media Futures Symposium.
Peter Temin '59: Statistics in Ancient History
June 2nd, 2013
Dr. Peter Temin '59, Elisha Gray II Professor of Economics Emeritus, Department of Economics, MIT, presents "Statistics in Ancient History."
Alumni and Faculty Reading
May 30th, 2013
Alumni join members of the faculty, including Professor of English Literature Nathalie Anderson (left), in reading their work.
William Labov: The Language of Life and Death
May 30th, 2013
Linguist William Labov speaks on the language of life and death and the importance of oral storytelling modes.
Rick Swartz: The Many Centers of Gravity in Immigration Reform
May 30th, 2013
Rick Swartz speaks on the many centers of gravity in immigration reform. With introduction by Professor of Spanish Aurora Camacho de Schmidt.
Brad Roth '84: Coming to Terms with Ruthlessness
May 24th, 2013
Brad Roth '84 speaks about human rights violations, moral outrage, and the role of international law.
Alyssa Rosenberg: Sex on Television
May 24th, 2013
Alyssa Rosenberg offers her insight on the state of sex on television.
Swati Chattopadhyay: City and Country in South Asia
May 20th, 2013
As part of a series titled "Critical Histories of Modern Architecture," Swati Chattopadhyay presents "City and Country in South Asia." Introduction by Michael Cothren, Scheuer Family Professor of Humanities.
Louis Menand: The Humanistic Condition
May 14th, 2013
Louis Menand speaks on the present, recent history, and possible futures of the humanities disciplines. He is introduced by President Rebecca Chopp.
Jim MacMillan: GunCrisis.org and Seeking Solutions to Gun Violence in Philadelphia with Digital Journalism
April 22nd, 2013
Jim MacMillan discusses his organization's efforts to reduce gun violence in Philadelphia. Introduction by Lee Smithey.
Michael Walzer: Politics, Justice, and Jewish Thought
April 22nd, 2013
Michael Walzer, professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, N.J., discusses his pioneering work.
Priscilla Coit Murphy '67: The Life and Afterlife of a Book
March 19th, 2013
Priscilla Coit Murphy '67 lectures on the continuing impact of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring.
Moishe Postone: The Holocaust and Anti-Semitism
March 11th, 2013
Moishe Postone lectures on the Holocaust and the current state of anti-semitism. He is introduced by Provost Tom Stephenson.
Brycchan Carey: From Peace to Freedom
March 7th, 2013
Brycchan Carey discusses how the Quakers became the first organization to take a stand against the slave trade in the early 18th century.
