From Starships to Video Games: The Importance of Popular Culture |

Doctor Who, Pop Culture, & the Regeneration of Politics | Pop Culture Symposium Day 2

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Student Panel

Promise of the Absolute: The Inevitability of Corruption in Leadership and Power (Dr. DeWitt Scott)

Palestine, Student Solidarity & the BDS Movement

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Mutual Aid and How it Makes a Difference

The Red and Blue Worlds: the Geography of Cultural Division

The Psychology of The Dispossessed: A Faculty Panel

Public Health on the Line: Trust, Equity, and the Future of Community Well-Being

Italian/American Fantastika: Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction from Pinocchio to Star Trek

Revisiting the Revolution at 250: A Discussion of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution

Venezuela: Questions and answers about U.S. military attacks in Venezuela

Imagining New Worlds: The life and work of Ursula Le Guin

Analyzing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

International Education Week Student Panel

My Cards, My Name and My Dad: Reflections on Baseball Cards and Memories

Cemeteries of Chicagoland: Geography and History

From Call to Compassion: A Multi-Disciplinary Look at Addiction Intervention

The American Revolution at 250: A Faculty Panel

Why did the government shutdown and why does it matter?

Using Our Power to Change Our Communities: A discussion led by the Workers Center for Racial Justice

Artificial Intelligence for Science featuring Azton Wells of Argonne National Laboratory

The breakdown of the Post-WWII system & implications on international relations in 2025 & beyond

Special Lecture on Ursula K. Le Guin featuring Rebecca Johns-Trissler from DePaul University

What would the Framers say about the Constitution in 2025?

Thriving with a Disability: Author talk featuring Brian P. Swift

History of Street Art in Palestine with Taqi Spateen: Arab Heritage Month

A Century of Debate: The Scopes Monkey Trial & Its Legacy

Women in Leadership Presents: A Conversation with Dr. Pamela Haney, President

How the media ecosystem is changing and the impact on politics and society

In Our Own Words: Experiences and Insights from Students with Disabilities

Free trade and Protectionism: Examining the benefits, drawbacks and consequences of tariffs

The Reshaping of American Governance and Culture (Discussion 2)

Which Superhero Are You? Fandom, Identity, and American Culture

Universal Design for Learning featuring Dr. Heather Hayes

The Reshaping of American Governance and Culture (Discussion 1)

Studying Pop Culture as an Academic Discipline: Featuring Dr. Paul Booth of DePaul University

The Dignity in Pay Act & The Legislative Process with Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah

The evolving international system and the impact on states around the world

Indigenous Peoples of the Americas & the Importance of Land Acknowledgement: A Student Presentation

Murder, Religious Conflict, & Closet Capitalism on the Prairie: the the Bishop Hill Colony

Loyalty recipes, patriotic food trucks & Food Shows: A history of American World War I food & drink

Understanding and Navigating Homelessness & Unstable Housing

Humans are the Real Monster: How the World Wars Shaped Horror and Monsters (special Halloween event)

"Rebellions are Built on Hope" : Star Wars, Participatory Culture, and Fan Resistance

How does the Electoral College Work?

Healthy Relationships: Inspiring Safety & Knowing the Signs of Abuse

Exploring Manga: A Student Panel Discussion on Favorites and Genre

The Power of Words: Building Disability Awareness and Understanding

Neurodiversity: Context and Connection

What Does College Mean in the Age of AI?: A Faculty Discussion

2024 Election Overview: A Political Science Faculty Discussion

Tell No Fear: Star Trek and Gothic Science Fiction

Access & Accommodation: Introduction to the Center for Disability Services for Students and Faculty

Reframing Disability: Embracing Deaf Perspectives Through a Fresh Lens. Featuring Amy Blough

Freedom Beyond a Narrow Focus on the Recent Upheaval: Advocating for Palestine

Food Insecurity Discussion featuring Sara Bechtold Medema, Greater Chicago Food Depository

Stitched & Staged: Faculty Members Share their Favorite Versions of Frankenstein

Building a Life after Addiction

The Complete Character is Nowhere: Frankenstein and His Monster in Films, Comics, & Songs