Explorations in Molecular Gastronomy
April 10 • 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Earl Kitchen

Food, explosions, and science! Join Chef Doug Lang and Randy Sullivan of the chemistry department as they apply modern scientific principles to the art of cooking to produce new and exciting high-tech dishes: a deconstructed salad, sous vide chicken, and cryogenic custard. Bon apétit!

Economic Impact of Higher Education
April 24 • 7:00–8:30 p.m.
LLC Performance Hall

College is expensive. But the costs of that expense are more than just money. Come discuss how the university budget affects students, the impact that the cost of education has on UO’s diversity, and ways that we can support each other as we seek solutions.

The Zombie Apocalypse
May 8 • 7:00–8:30 p.m.
LLC Performance Hall

A zombie apocalypse could happen. In order to be prepared, this session will explore how we will be impacted and how we can use our personal resources and skills to survive. There will be a discussion that explores well-being, resilience, our connections with others, and how our interdependence may change.

Thinking About Thinking: The Path to Success
May 22 • 7:00–8:30 p.m.
LLC Performance Hall

When was the last time you took a minute to think about how much you’ve grown and changed over the past year and how that might impact your future? In this community conversation, you will experience the reflective process and use your new found understanding to create a path to success.

Find Your Place in the Leadership Spectrum
June 5 • 7:00–8:30 p.m.
LLC Performance Hall

Do you actively engage in leadership or sit back and let others take charge? There are all kinds of leaders. Come hear from Tim McMahon (the leadership expert at UO), find out your style, the strengths you bring to the team, and how you can collaborate with other leadership styles.