Brown Symposium

Schedule

TUESday, March 4, 2025
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Environmental Studies Symposium (in conjunction with the Brown Symposium) Documentary and Discussion – “The Ants and the Grasshopper” 

Alma Thomas Theater
WEDNESday, March 5, 2025
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Arrivals and Coffee Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Welcome to the Symposium Opening: President Laura Trombley
Introduction to the Theme: Drs. Futamura and Hobgood

Alma Thomas Theater
9:30 - 10:45 a.m. George Hart Alma Thomas Theater 
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Break  
11:00 - 12:15 p.m. Margaret Wertheim Alma Thomas Theater
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break / Empty Bowls  
2:00 - 3:15 p.m. TED Talk - Jeremiah Dickey and Alex Rosenthal Alma Thomas Theater
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Break  
3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Jola Ajbade Alma Thomas Theater
5:00 p.m. Book Signing  
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Gallery Talk and Reception
Gallery Art: A Tribute to Star Varner, The Work of Daina Taimina

Fine Arts Gallery
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025
8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Breakfast Tacos and Coffee Bar Alma Thomas Theater
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Announcement of Brown Symposium 2027 Alma Thomas Theater
9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Raj Patel Alma Thomas Theater
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break  
11:00 - 12:15 p.m. Speaker Panel Alma Thomas Theater