Special Lectures

Mass surveillance affects all Americans through a wide suite of technologies—but facial recognition, one of the most critical and commonly-used technologies, poses special risks for historically marginalized communities.

Two travel specialists share their expertise and insider knowledge to provide the scoop on the hottest travel trend of recent years.

This revealing lecture showcases the Harvard University exhibit in which three artists dignify the experiences of Anarcha, Betsey and Lucy, the enslaved Black women J. Marion Sims operated on during the 19th century.

Dr. Russell Low’s book “Avengers, Wildcats, and Crickets” is a rare personal glimpse of the War in the Pacific seen through the eyes and journals of five young American men who served on the USS White Plains in 1943–1944.

Safe and non-toxic Silk shows promise in reducing the environmental pollution that microplastics cause around the world

Most of us know that sugar can wreak havoc on adult bodies, but few realize how uniquely harmful it is to the growing livers, hearts, and brains of children. And the damage can begin early in life. In his research…

The Seasons of Japan explores the country’s distinct cultural fervor when it comes to the delights of seasonal nuance: a ripening autumn persimmon, plum blossoms after a winter snow, vibrant hydrangea petals during the rainy season. Seasonality in Japan is…

Are you ready to address your emotional eating and lose weight?  If you know in your heart that diets just don’t work, then it is time for you to take your first steps toward food freedom and leave dieting behind!…

Are you concerned about your child’s healthy eating and food choices? According to conventional wisdom, roughly 34% of children ages 12 to 19 are now classified as overweight or obese, but eating disorders are also a serious threat. Adolescents who…

Jordan Rich has been a staple in the broadcasting industry for decades. As the long-running host of WBZ Radio’s The Jordan Rich Show, his warm style and comforting voice reached hundreds of thousands of listeners across the nation and beyond.…