War and Justice in the 21st Century: The International Criminal Court in Today's World
Renowned prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo discusses the ICC's role in today’s conflicts, drawing on his experience and his book. Moderated by Professor Kathryn Sikk, this Harvard Kennedy School forum at the JFK Jr. Forum explores how international justice interacts with modern warfare and policy.
Suzanne Simard: When the Forest Breathes
Ecologist Suzanne Simard discusses how forests communicate through underground networks of roots and fungi, drawing on her pioneering research. In a Brookline Booksmith talk, she explores forest resilience, climate implications, and the future of sustainable land stewardship.
Cinema at the Nexus: She Runs the World
Screening of She Runs the World (2025) about Olympic champion Allyson Felix, with an intro by Executive Producer David Fialkow. A post-film conversation follows with Sandy Alexandre, Marzyeh Ghassemi, and Angelica Castro-Salazar.
No!: The Art and Activism of Complaining
Sara Ahmed discusses No!: The Art and Activism of Complaining in a conversation with Durba Mitra at Harvard Book Store. The talk explores how everyday grievances become public action and social critique, offering accessible insights in a warm, scholarly bookstore setting.
Leadership in American Politics ft. Chris Christie
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie discusses leadership lessons from public service, with insights on the midterm elections and the future of the major parties, in a Forum at Harvard's JFK Jr. Forum (Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School).
WBUR CitySpace: Joan Nathan
Author Joan Nathan discusses her food-writing career in a WBUR CitySpace talk hosted at Brookline Booksmith, sharing recipes, culinary history, and insights into American Jewish cooking.
Women’s Health and Policy Panel
An on-campus BU panel bringing together women’s health researchers and policy experts to explore the science, funding gaps, and regulatory challenges shaping women’s health policy. Attendees will gain insight into how research translates into advocacy and practice.
IO Seminar
IO Seminar: Road Pricing under Heterogeneity features Shoshana Vasserman (Stanford GSB) presenting models of road pricing in heterogeneous populations and exploring welfare and congestion implications. Held in Building E52-432 as part of MIT's IO Seminar series; a rigorous, policy-relevant economics talk.
Jaripeo
This documentary travels to Michoacán's hypermasculine rodeo world to interrogate memory and desire through a queer lens. Filmed with intimate access and poetic imagery, Jaripeo reveals how tradition, gender, and identity collide in vivid, moving portraits.
Chemical Biology Seminar
An English-language science seminar featuring Eric Streiter (UMass Amherst) on chemical biology. This cross-disciplinary talk explores cutting-edge methods at the intersection of chemistry and biology, held in Building 4, Room 270. Ideal for students and professionals, it takes place April 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Boston.
A Useful Ghost
Screening of A Useful Ghost at Brattle Theatre. This indie feature blends romance and supernatural elements with witty, offbeat humor. A late-evening cinema experience in a historic venue, perfect for film lovers seeking character-driven storytelling.
Global Topics for Global Learners
Global Topics for Global Learners is a weekly online gathering that connects students and staff across campuses for facilitated, curious conversations led by GLS Specialists. Join April’s topics, register today, and leave with new connections, ideas, and a broader global perspective.
MIT AeroAstro SpaceTech Conference
MIT AeroAstro SpaceTech Conference showcases the space innovation ecosystem, bridging research, startups, funding, and partnerships in the space industry. The program features a SpaceTech Expo and a networking hour in Building E14: Media Lab, 6th floor, Boston. Learn how academic concepts translate into real-world space tech.
CSAIL Forum with Vincent Sitzmann: The LLM Moment of Physical AI
Join Vincent Sitzmann for the CSAIL Forum on The LLM Moment of Physical AI. This online talk explores how large language models reshape human-computer interaction and why physical autonomy in robotics lags behind, with insights into current limits and future directions.
Picture + Panel: Growing Season with Meera Subramanian and Danica Novgorodoff
Join Meera Subramanian and Danica Novgorodoff for Picture + Panel: Growing Season, a lively bookstore discussion at Porter Square Books in Boston. The duo blends literary storytelling with graphic storytelling in a panel presented by the Boston Comic Arts Foundation and the Boston Figurative Arts Center, exploring how Growing Season unfolds across words and images.
Salsa Albums You Should Know: Vinyl Listening Session
Join Grammy-winning saxophonist Miguel Zenón and MIT’s Avery Boddie for a vinyl listening session of landmark salsa albums at the Lewis Music Library. The event blends performance history with scholarly context to illuminate salsa’s roots in Puerto Rico and Cuba and its evolution in the U.S. A reception follows.
Organizational Economics Seminar [joint with IWER]
An MIT-organized Organizational Economics Seminar (joint with IWER) featuring Evan Starr (Maryland) on Clause and Effect: Theory and Field Experimental Evidence on Noncompete Clauses. The talk blends theory with field experiments to explore how noncompetes shape firm behavior; held in Building E62, E62-350, Boston, offering insights for students and professionals.
Montesquieu: The Roots of the American Constitution
Isabelle Slotine presents a historically rich exploration of Montesquieu's influence on the U.S. Constitution, tracing how L'Esprit des Lois traveled to Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia library and shaped the thinking of James Madison.
Queer Book Club: A Sweet Sting of Salt
Join Brookline Booksmith for a queer-focused book club evening discussing A Sweet Sting of Salt. This welcoming, intimate gathering invites readers to explore identity, voice, and storytelling in a cozy bookstore setting in Brookline.
Let's Talk About...
Teens are invited to a safe, teen-led discussion at the Boston Public Library as part of the 'Let's Talk About...' series, exploring topics such as Trust, Personality, Family, Friends and Gratitude. Snacks and pizza are provided in a welcoming library setting.
In-Studio AI Jam: Collaboratively Discovering AI
Drop-in at BU's 17th-floor In-Studio AI Jam in the Duan Family Center (665 Commonwealth Ave) to troubleshoot prompts, explore Terrier GPT, and prototype AI ideas with campus experts. A hands-on, collaborative session ranging from quick demos to full prototypes.
MIT Edgerton Center SHOWCASE 2026
Visit MIT Edgerton Center’s Showcase 2026 for a hands-on tour of student projects—from race cars and rockets to wind turbines and robots. Meet the teams, enjoy tech demos and light refreshments inside Building 13, and catch a pulse of campus engineering.
Film Screening: Nothing to See Here — Watts Panel
Attend a screening of the documentary Nothing to See Here: WATTS, followed by a panel discussion and lunch. The event features the film's documentarians and is moderated by Harvard Law School professor Andrew Manuel Crespo, exploring community resilience and conflict in Watts.
Cognitive Governance in Practice
Explore practical approaches to cognitive governance through real-world cases, patterns, and decision protocols. Hosted at Harvard Innovation Labs, the session investigates how organizations frame complex decisions under uncertainty, revealing actionable governance models, pitfalls, and best practices.
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