Big Ideas at CIIS is a series of talks that brings you into the conversation about life’s most interesting and important topics. You’ll be taken on a guided tour of the most intriguing and significant ideas in a given field, and find out how these concepts are relevant to the world today. Cutting edge thought-leaders turn their passion and knowledge into practical insights designed to enrich your life, challenge your assumptions, and broaden your horizons. You’ll have the chance to share ideas and connect with other people, and walk away thinking about your own big ideas.

March 2: Michelle Glowa – How to Eat Like it Matters

March 30: Craig Chalquist – Myth in the News

April 13: Carolyn Cooke – What is Literature For?

April 20: Brian Swimme – Why Study the Universe?

May 4: Brynn Saito – Why Poetry Is Not a Luxury

May 12: Denise Boston – How to Talk About Diversity

Full series pass available for all 6 lectures: $45

Click on each lecture link above for tickets to individual lectures ($15 advance / $20 door)