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What does it mean to listen — really listen — to accounts of alien encounters? Rice University’s Archives of the Impossible is a serious, peer-reviewed archive asking exactly that. Come curious. Stay open.

Registration opens March 11, 2027.

Caste is not just history — it shapes identity, agency, and belonging right now. MacArthur Fellow Shailaja Paik examines Dalit resistance and the transformative power of radical humanism.

Registration opens March 11, 2027.

Are campuses losing their commitment to open debate? Pepperdine’s Pete Peterson examines the forces reshaping higher education — and the bold leaders charting a path forward for America’s public square.

Registration opens March 11, 2027.

When a community’s land is poisoned, who bears the burden? Scholar Sunaura Taylor explores how disability, illness, and environmental harm intersect — and how one Tucson community turned decades of injustice into art, memory, and collective healing.

Registration opens March 11, 2027.

From Palestine to Gaza, Bosnia to India — Joe Sacco has drawn the stories the world needs to see. The pioneering cartoonist and journalist brings his full body of work to life at Town HallÌý³§±ð²¹³Ù³Ù±ô±ð.

Registration opens December 9, 2026.

What does justice look like on a global scale? Renowned lawyer and author Philippe Sands brings the human stories behind international law to life — and makes the case for why it matters now more than ever.

Registration opens December 9, 2026.

From Sundance to Reservation Dogs, Sterlin Harjo has spent two decades telling Indigenous stories with humor, heart, and zero apology. He joins UW’s Chris Teuton for a conversation on craft and culture.

Registration opens December 9, 2026.

How does government build trust in an era of misinformation? Join Camille Zapata, Digital Director for Governor Newsom, and UW’s Jevin West to explore digital storytelling, public opinion, and what it all means for democracy.

Registration opens December 9, 2026.

Climate data is everywhere — so why isn’t enough changing? USC’s Cristina Visperas explores the raw, urgent emotions of scientists grappling with a crisis that accelerates faster than our response to it.

Registration opens December 9, 2026.

He reaches 30,000 viewers daily on Twitch. Now Hasan Piker brings his sharp political commentary to the UW community— in conversation with historian Daniel Bessner on media, power, and a generation finding its voice.

Registration opens December 9, 2026.