Events Listed As Speakers

Operation Iceberg-Heroes of the Fleet - Okinawa was the last battle of the war. The casualties were greater and the duration longer than any battle of the war. It was nearly beyond what the mind could absorb and yet it would be a small percentage of the ferocity of the battle to come. Nobody can take away from the sacrifice of our soldiers and marines. Few understand the sacrifice of our sailors. This is a story of near misses, miracles, loss, and stand-your-ground heroism.

The Creative Writing Program Visiting Writer Series and Women’s, Gender and African American Studies welcome Indiana author, Melissa Fraterrigo for a reading and book signing, Thursday, November 12, 5:00 PM in Robert Bell 125.

Why 65 Changes the Rules, Your Income Picture After 65, The Three Big Deductions for 2026, Medical, Given, and Itemizing—When to Skip the Standard Deduction, RMD’s, Roths, and Timing Withdrawals, Indiana -Specific, Q&A and Resources

Join Teachers College on November 18, 2026 for the Dean's Lecture Series featuring Dr. Shu Su. Discover how artificial intelligence is influencing parenting, adolescent development, and family relationships, and explore the opportunities and challenges of growing up in an AI-integrated world.

The Building Material Samples Collection contains physical building material samples used to inspire and inform design thinking in architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, and interior design. Evaluating the tactile properties and physical characteristics of materials helps students explore how materials perform, how they are manufactured and installed, and why a designer might specify them.Join Brad Johnston, Building Materials Librarian, and Zachariah Michielli, Assistant Teaching Professor of Architecture, for a presentation discussing how the collection forwards conversations around building science, design, and construction.This event is a part of the University Libraries Virtual Lunch and Learn series. It is free and open to the public.

Charles Dickens and Christmas have been inextricably linked in the popular imagination since the publication of “A Christmas Carol” in 1843. This talk explores the circumstances under which Dickens wrote the novella, the place it occupies in its author’s career, and the impact it made from the beginning in promoting benevolence and charity. Adapted for stage, radio and screen, nearly two centuries later it retains its power to move and inspire.

Join us for the Sustainability: From Legacy to Leadership Speaker Series. David W. Orr, Author and Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics emeritus at Oberlin College, will present "Post-Election Politics In a Hotter Time: Building "Democracy 4.0" and What It Could Mean for Your Life and Career. A reception will immediately follow the lecture. RSVP online.

(Registration by 12/01 required.) Join the DOMA Art Alliance for a lunchtime program at the E.B. Ball Center.