Family Ties: Biographies of Ancestors (and a Dad)
This hybrid lecture-style panel at the Massachusetts Historical Society gathers three biographically notable figures to discuss what biographies reveal about American history. Attendees can join in person for a reception at 4:15 PM or watch online for free.
Ilse and Leo Mildenberg Memorial Lecture: Celtic Coin Imagery
An Ilse and Leo Mildenberg Memorial Lecture at Harvard Art Museums examining Celtic coinage imagery—gods, beasts, and warriors. Numismatics and art history scholars discuss interpretation of coins and what they reveal about ancient ritual, economy, and cross-cultural exchange in Boston.
Lecture: Prof. Yinsheng Wang
Join Professor Yinsheng Wang (UC Riverside) for a concise research-focused lecture at the Merkert Chemistry Center. The talk summarizes recent advances in chemistry and chemical biology, offering insights into structure–function studies and innovative methods. An engaging session for students and professionals in Boston.
Thesis Defense - Kai Zhe Zheng
Thesis defense by Kai Zhe Zheng on Probabilistically Checkable Proofs and Applications. The talk surveys how PCPs enable verification by reading only a few locations and discusses connections to hardness of approximation, coding theory, and cryptography. Held on MIT's campus in Building 2, room 2-449 (Boston).
Measuring, modeling, and reprogramming tissue organization
Fei Chen explains how tissues are organized as multicellular communities, detailing how distinct cells assemble into architectures, communicate, and reprogram states in development, homeostasis, aging, and disease. The talk highlights principles, measurements, and modeling approaches shaping tissue organization.
Find Funding: Updates to BU’s Internal Limited Submissions Process
An informational session about updates to Boston University's internal limited submissions process. Learn about new deadlines, submission steps, and how to navigate BU's funding pathways—ideal for researchers and grant administrators seeking clarity and guidance.
Macroeconomics Lunch: Giada Bozzelli, Boston College
A lunchtime economics lecture featuring Giada Bozzelli of Boston College, presenting macroeconomic insights at Maloney Hall. The talk blends research findings with audience Q&A over lunch, ideal for students, faculty and professionals seeking fresh perspectives on current macro trends.
To Reflect or Deflect: Assessing Internal Accountability in the U.S. Military
Georgetown professor Heidi Urben discusses how the U.S. military's emphasis on individual accountability can obscure institutional responsibility, with implications for investigations and reforms. The talk, part of MIT Security Studies Program's Wednesday Seminar, analyzes institutional failures and paths to accountability.
Microeconomics Seminar: Nathan Yoder, University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
Join Nathan Yoder from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business for a focused microeconomics seminar in Boston. Held in Maloney Hall, room 313, this session offers a rigorous look at current microeconomic topics, ideal for students and professionals.
Beyond the Bar: Unlocking the Power of Bar Associations
Boston University hosts a talk titled 'Beyond the Bar: Unlocking the Power of Bar Associations' examining how bar associations influence legal practice, governance, and professional networking. The session, suitable for lawyers, scholars, and students, explores advocacy, ethics, standards, and career opportunities within the bar.
Woods College Undergraduate Programs Info Session (Virtual)
Join the Woods College of Advancing Studies for a virtual information session on undergraduate, certificate, and non-degree programs at Boston College. Learn about flexible options, ask admissions questions, and receive an application fee waiver for a bachelor's program.
Reimagining the Climate Movement
An in-person or livestreamed talk at the New England Aquarium in Boston exploring Black Girl Environmentalist perspectives and the evolution of the climate movement, with practical insights on expanding activism beyond current approaches. Free admission, advance registration required; a timely, thought-provoking session for activists, students, and locals.
Time's Arrow
Boston University hosts a science lecture titled 'Time's Arrow' exploring the physics of time, entropy, and why temporal direction matters in cosmology. The talk presents accessible insights into how modern physics frames time's flow and challenges common intuitions.
Reading Period at Harvard
Harvard University's Reading Period runs Apr 30–May 6, 2026 in Cambridge, MA, offering a campus-wide pause for focused study, reading, and research. Students use the week to advance coursework, prepare for finals, and engage with academic life in a studious campus atmosphere.
AI: Enhancement vs. Erosion
A Boston University lecture examining AI's promises and risks, weighing where AI enhances society against potential erosion of jobs and privacy. The talk covers current capabilities, ethical considerations, and likely future directions in accessible, campus-wide language.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Join a focused lecture on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, led by Stef Cahill Farella, at Walsh Hall Function Room in Boston. This principle-centered program (based on Covey's classic business book) explores practical habits for personal and professional effectiveness with real-world insights for leaders and teams.
Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments
Take a guided look at Harvard's Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments at the Science Center. Highlights include Galileo's geometric sector, antique electrical apparatus, clocks illustrating the development of modern synchronized time, and artifacts from Lindbergh-designed medical gear and WWII-era Harvard research.
Travel Signature Day
An information session for F-1 and J-1 students at Suffolk University about obtaining travel signatures before Thanksgiving or winter break. Learn when DS-2019 or I-20 signatures are valid (up to 12 months, or 6 months for STEM OPT/OPT), and where to get them at the Rosalie K. Stahl Center.
From Program to Practice: Closing Discussion on Moral Distress
Join the closing session of the Wellness in Nursing (WIN) program at Boston College for nurses with 3–5 years of experience. This discussion addresses moral distress and offers paths for well-being, self-care, and professional growth in a supportive campus setting.
Organic Chemistry Seminar Series | Chi Ting (Brandeis)
An academic lecture in organic chemistry by Chi Ting (Brandeis), part of the Organic Chemistry Seminar Series. The talk highlights current research in synthesis and mechanistic studies, offering a window into cutting-edge chemical science in an on-campus seminar setting at Building 6, Room 6-120, Boston.
AI Companions as Hyper Attachment Objects
This Harvard lecture examines AI companions as emotionally meaningful agents, arguing for a new framework to understand social AI. Julian De Freitas explores how personalized, empathetic systems redefine our relationships with technology and the ethical design questions they raise.
Beyond the Bar: Unlocking the Power of Bar Associations
Join BU Law's Young Alumni Council for a fireside chat with Sara Mackey and Bradley Baranowski as they demystify bar associations, membership benefits, and how local bars can support and advance your legal career. Learn how to join, participate, and leverage these networks for professional growth during this 60-minute Zoom session.
My Madonna Cries: Black Theology, Grief, and Resurrection Hope
Annual Women in Theology and Ministry Lecture. Rev. Dr. Adkins-Jones (Emory Candler School of Theology) discusses the Black Madonna as Mater Dolorosa, exploring grief, legibility, and loss, and offers Black Mariology as a resource for resurrection hope. In-person or virtual at the Theology and Ministry Library, Auditorium Room 113, Boston.
Spring 2026 Architecture Lecture Series: David Chipperfield
David Chipperfield delivers the 31st Pietro Belluschi Lecture, the centerpiece of MIT's Spring 2026 Architecture Lecture Series. This formal talk explores his architectural practice and design philosophy, highlighting projects across his offices in London, Berlin, Milan, Shanghai and Santiago de Compostela. Held in Building 10, MIT.
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