From vaccines to climate change, skeptics ask: why does some intellectual elite get to tell us what to think? We can best understand the frustrating dilemma of scientific authority by looking back to a time when modern science emerged alongside modern views on political authority.
Toay's chapel service is part of the First Generation Celebration on campus. The chapel speakers today will be Kassandra Padilla ‘27, Tyson Pope ‘27; Norman Lee, Associate Professor of Biology. Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness […]
One of the most esteemed artists of the seventeenth century, Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1654?) began forging her reputation as the era’s premier painter of heroic yet life-like female nudes at the precocious age of seventeen. In doing so, she was consciously following in the steps of one of the greatest artists of the previous century: Michelangelo […]
Stop by anytime to enjoy refreshments and conversation with peers, Piper Center coaches, and peer advisors about your interests, strengths, and career questions!
When we disagree, we should try to work out the truth. For that we have debate. But the meaning of debate is also debatable, and this lecture arranges just such a clash of minds across time and space, between the 19th century English philosopher John Stuart Mill and the classical Buddhist scholar Nāgārjuna.
All are invited to a lecture with Tenzin Namdul, TMD, PhD, on the topic of Tibetan Medicine: Intersection of Ethics, Philosophy, and Healing. The lecture will take place in Regents Hall of Natural Science 150. Dr. Namdul is a University of Minnesota Assistant Professor and Director of the Tibetan Healing Initiative. Stream the lecture live […]
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit; a quiet harbor in a busy day; worship. Students, faculty, and staff witness to their faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome! If you are unable to join us in person but would like to watch live or archived […]
Any student interested in learning more about the Individual Major Program may attend. This event is sponsored by the Individual Major Program.