*Friday, September 4

Robert J. Richards, University of Chicago: “The Enchantment of the World:  Darwin’s Theory of Mind in Nature”

3pm, 340 Morrill Hall

*Thursday, October 8

Rima Apple, University of Wisconsin: “The Contradictions of Scientific Motherhood: Women, Childcare, and the Politics of Expertise”

3pm, 340 Morrill Hall

Thursday, October 15

Bernard Lightman, York University: “The Making of a Cultural Icon: Early Biographies of Charles Darwin”

7pm, Room TBA

Friday, October 16

 Michael Van Rooyen, MD (MSUAA Grand Distinguished   

 Alumni Award Winner, LBC Alumnus) ~ Title TBA

 3pm, C 101

Wednesday, October 21

Book Panel Debate on Darwin’s Origin of Species

7 pm, C106 Holmes Hall

* Friday, December 11

  Mark Largent, James Madison: “When History Hurts: 

  How Historical memory Shapes Public Policy Debates”

  3pm, 340 Morrill Hall

Faculty, Staff and Students Welcome to Attend!

*These talks are hosted by the Department of History with LBC as a co-sponsor