Join us to Celebrate the Lowe Institute's 40th Anniversary
Commemorating Four Decades of Research, Ideas, and Impact
For 40 years, the Lowe Institute of Political Economy has challenged students to engage with the world's pressing economic and public policy issues by asking insightful questions and pursuing answers through methodologically rigorous research.
Join faculty, alumni, students, staff, and members of the Board of Governors as we celebrate four decades of scholarship, reconnect with the Lowe community, reflect on decades of research and mentorship, and explore how this model of inquiry should evolve in the decades ahead.
What You'll Experience
- A retrospective of four decades of Lowe Institute research
- Conversations with faculty who shaped the Institute
- Alumni reflections and networking
- Opportunities to reconnect with classmates and faculty
- Discussions about the future of inquiry in the age of AI
- The Lowe Institute's vision for the future
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Keynote
Athenaeum | Claremont McKenna College
5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Dinner | 6:45 p.m. Conversation
Friday, September 18, 2026
Robert Day Sciences Center | Claremont McKenna College
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | McElwee Forum |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Anniversary Program | McElwee Forum |
| 12:00 pm. - 1:00 p.m. | Anniversary Luncheon | East Lobby |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Board of Governors Meeting (closed session) | TBD |
| Optional Activities: | ||
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Tour of the new Sciences Center and Sports Bowl | RDSC |
| 3:00 p.m. | Sponsored, informal gathering in the Claremont Village | TBD |
Whether you were part of the Lowe Institute decades ago or are discovering it today, we hope you'll join us to celebrate the people, ideas, and research that have shaped the Institute's first 40 years, and help inspire its future.
For any questions, please contact Kelly Alexander at [email protected]