History of Ideas Program

Events

The History of Ideas 2025 Symposium

Chance Encounters

September 11, 2025

A Panel Discussion with Faculty and Students

Rappaporte Treasure Hall - September 11, 4-6 pm
moderated by David S. Katz

History is filled with examples of how chance encounters, acts of kindness, and mistakes happen in our "living garden of forking paths." 

  • Maura Farrelly, Associate Professor of American Studies
  • Albion Lawrence, Professor of Physics
  • Muna Güvenç, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts
  • Maria Madison, formerly Interim Dean, Heller School for Social Policy and Management
  • John Burt, Prosswimmer Professor of American Literature