"Jesus was a poor man": Encountering Jesus in History and Culture
Tina Pippin will explore some ways she encounters “Jesus” in social justice movements and cultural expressions.
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Oct 22, 2023
Human Gene Editing for the Good Life
We are now able to directly edit genes in patients. James C. Peterson will give a first-hand report of geneticists working across the world.
Apr 5, 2023
On Archeological Discoveries in the Holy Land
Dr. Jodi Magness presented a program based on archeological discoveries that have recently been made in the Holy Land.
Feb 5, 2023
The Unelected: The Administration State and Over-criminalization, Federally and in North Carolina
James R. Copland develops and communicates novel, sound ideas on how to improve America’s civil- and criminal-justice systems.
Oct 16, 2022
Sea Level Change in Eastern North Carolina: Past, Present, and Predicted
Sea Level Change in Eastern North Carolina: Past, Present, and Predicted presentation by Prof. Stanley Riggs.
May 1, 2022
Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction
Dr. Judith Grisel discussed her experiences with addiction from her book, NEVER ENOUGH: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction.
Feb 27, 2022
Stars, Galaxies, Planets, and Black Holes: Exploring a Universe of Mystery and Awe
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman studies the process of star and planet formation in our galaxy using radio, optical, and infrared telescopes.
Oct 3, 2021
Keeping Faith: Experiences in War and Peace
October 3, 2021 presentation by Rabbi Ronald E. Resnicoff on Keeping Faith: Experiences in War and Peace.
Dec 1, 2020
2020 Events Canceled
In compliance with state and national regulations, all events scheduled for 2020 were canceled or postponed due to the COVID pandemic.
Apr 29, 2018
Immunotherapy Engineering: New Treatments for Cancer
April 29, 2018 presentation by Dr. Gianpietro Dotti on Immunotherapy Engineering: New Treatments for Cancer.
Oct 31, 2016
I Shall Not Hate: A Message of Hope, Faith, and Courage
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish lost his family in the Gaza war. His determination not to hate, but to hope and work for peace was told in his book.
Apr 25, 2016
Climate Change: What’s Happening?
Climate Change: What's Happening? NASA Senior Project Scientist Dr. Bruce Wielicki discusses the current state of climate science research.
Oct 26, 2015
Fracking for Hydrocarbons in North Carolina
Dr. Kenneth B. Taylor and Dr. Avner Bengosh discuss the legal, scientific, and political context of fracking in North Carolina.
Apr 27, 2015
Reason, Morality, and the Death Penalty
Michael Tigar, Duke Law School and American University, Washington, School of Law, discusses Reason, Morality, and the Death Penalty.
Dec 31, 2014
1990 - 2014 Lectures
2014 New Discoveries in Ancient Galilee Dr. Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism,...
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