Mar
03
John J. Mearsheimer on 250 Years of U.S. Foreign Policy
Livestream
Join us for a conversation about the history and ideas that have shaped U.S. foreign policy.
Mar
04
Enduring Excellence: A Conversation with Herminia Ibarra
Online
Join us for a virtual conversation in the ‘Enduring Excellence’ series featuring Herminia Ibarra, the Charles Handy Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School and a global expert on leadership and career reinvention.
Mar
05
Mar
05
Contemplating Doomsday: A Conversation with Daniel Holz
Gleacher Center
How real and urgent are the existential threats to the future of humanity and how might we confront them? Join us for a luncheon discussion with one of the world’s leading authorities on the science of understanding and mitigating existential risks.
Mar
06
The Fighting Spirit of ‘Fifth Avenue, Uptown’: A Testimony on Harlem’s Eternal Fight For the Humanities
Online
This First Friday Lecture is supported by the Anastaplo Lecture Series Fund in memory of Basic Program Instructor George Anastaplo.
Mar
06
Explore Your Future at UChicago
University of Chicago Hyde Park Campus
Join us on campus for UChicago’s Master’s Programs Open House, an opportunity to explore the wide range of graduate degrees GSAL coursework can lead to and to experience the intellectual community firsthand.
Mar
10
The Art of Creating Alternate Realities
Online
This event will preview Stephanie Wilson Medlock’s upcoming course, “The Art of Creating Alternate Realities”.
Mar
12
Aging Brilliantly: Course Info Session
Online
Join us to learn more about Aging Brilliantly: Lifespan, Healthspan, and Joyspan, an upcoming course led by gerontologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Kerry Burnight.
Mar
23
The Art and Science of Thriving in Life’s Second Half: A Conversation with Dr. Kerry Burnight
Gleacher Center
What if the key to good longevity isn’t the length of your life, but the quality of your life? How can we move beyond fear-driven approaches to aging and embrace a philosophy of joyful longevity?
Mar
25
Enduring Excellence: A Conversation with Paul Polman
David Rubenstein Forum or via livestream
Join us for an important conversation in the ‘Enduring Excellence’ series with Paul Polman—former CEO of Unilever and Co-Founder of IMAGINE, a social venture advancing sustainable business leadership.
Apr
13
The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
Gleacher Center
What makes for a happy, fulfilling life? And how do our connections, with others and with ourselves, shape our well-being?
Apr
21
Second Act Advantage: A Conversation with Jay Samit
Online
What if the second half of your life isn’t about winding down, but finally scaling up?
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