Events
Every year, we bring a wide variety of scholars and thought leaders to campus.
Current events will appear as they’re posted. You can also review who’s been here recently.
Coming Up
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Apr
20
The Gig Economy: Navigating Uncertainty
Time: 12:30pm—1:30pmAccording to Goldman Sachs Research, an estimated 5%-15% of the US population participates in gig work. That percentage is even higher among younger generations, including Gen Z. What exactly is gig work? What explains its rise? This session addresses these and other questions through a discussion of the history of the “gig economy” and its relationship to “traditional work,” and strategies for dealing with the uncertainties associated with both forms of labor.
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May
2
44th Annual James Utter Natural and Social Sciences Research Symposium
Time: 9:30am—1:00pmThe professional-style scientific conference where seniors showcase their Senior Project research.
Past Events
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May
3
Math/CS Alumni Reunion
Time: 2:15pm—3:30pmSpecial reunion event for students and alumni of the Mathematics/Computer Science program.
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Apr
7
Mary Edwards Memorial Lecture: Dana Michelle Harris, PhD
Time: 4:30pmEthos and Empowerment: Black Feminist Advocacy and Rhetorical Authority
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Feb
27
Beyond the Blurb: Dr. Casey Haskins
Time: 5:00pmCasey Haskins PhD is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Critical Thought here at Purchase.
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Feb
13
Beyond the Blurb: A Scientist’s Take on Environmental Anxiety
Time: 5:00pm—6:30pmOur own Professor Allyson Jackson explores eco-anxiety, or distress about the state of the environment and what to do about it.
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Dec
4
SharkTank Competition
Time: 6:30pmDo you have a business idea? Pitch it to the panel of entrepreneurs and win monetary prizes!
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Oct
29
NSS & Sigma Xi Lecture: Dr. David B. Allison
Time: 4:00pm—5:30pmDean, Distinguished Professor, and Provost Professor at Indiana University–Bloomington School of Public Health
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May
3
43rd Annual James Utter Natural and Social Sciences Research Symposium
Time: 9:30am—2:00pmThe professional-style scientific conference where seniors showcase their Senior Project research.
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Feb
24
Darwin Day Lecture: Wendy Erb, PhD
Time: 4:30pmHearing the forest for the trees:
Participatory monitoring and multi-species entanglements in Borneo. -
Feb
11
Ty Tashiro, PhD
Time: 4:30pmAwkward: The Science of Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome
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Nov
13
Wildlife Ecology Poster Session
Time: 4:00pm—6:00pmDrop in to hear student researchers explain their research and answer any questions.
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Sep
25
NSS Lecture Series: David Berreby
Time: 4:00pm—5:30pmHow good/scary is ChatGPT? A conversation with science writer David Berreby about AI, writing, and the creative process.