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Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction
Judith Grisel, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Bucknell University, began using recreational drugs when she was 13 and ended up in a treatment center at 23. She went on to a research career studying the neur…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/never-enough-neuroscience-and-experience-of-addictionVulnerable Leadership: Management Lessons from Facebook and Amazon
With 20 years of combined senior management experience both at Facebook and Amazon, Dan Rose P’20 developed—and will share—a philosophy of vulnerable leadership that guided his management style and helped him grow from…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/vulnerable-leadership-management-lessons-from-facebook-and-amazonWhat's Good: Reckoning with the Horror of One of Our Most Overused Words
Kiese Laymon, award winning author of Heavy, will explore the unspoken traumas and joys embedded in the word "good" in his home, region, and nation.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/whats-good-reckoning-with-horror-of-one-of-our-most-overused-wordsA Story of Two People Who Gave Up on Democracy
In April 2010, Brazilian-born Swedish-American Julie Lindahl visited the German Federal Archives only to discover that her grandfather was in the SS and stationed in occupied Poland for the duration of WWII, leaving Wes…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/story-of-two-people-who-gave-up-on-democracySave the Oceans, Feed the World
Covering 71% of the globe and home to most of the life on our planet, the oceans regulate our environment, support the livelihood of millions, and – if properly managed – can provide a healthy seafood meal to a billion…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/save-oceans-feed-worldStrong Economy/Weak Outlook: The Paradox of Today’s Economy
In July, the U.S. economy set a new post World War II record for the longest expansion. Yet, despite the large number of jobs created and the very low unemployment rates, there are many troubling indicators: economic gr…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/strong-economyweak-outlook-paradox-of-todays-economyFirst Year (Class of 2023) Dinner, Night Two
The Class of 2023 is invited to join faculty and staff at the Athenaeum for insight about Aldous Huxley's Brave New World from an expert, followed by guided discussion with faculty and student facilitators.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/first-year-class-of-2023-dinner-night-twoDisability & Innovation: The Universal Benefits of Inclusive Design
People with disabilities represent the largest minority group, numbering one billion worldwide. Reaching a group of this scale creates value for everyone. Organizations that prioritize accessibility benefit by gaining a…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/disability-innovation-universal-benefits-of-inclusive-designFirst Year (Class of 2023) Dinner, Night One
The Class of 2023 is invited to join faculty and staff at the Athenaeum for insight about Aldous Huxley's Brave New World from an expert, followed by guided discussion with faculty and student facilitators.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/first-year-class-of-2023-dinner-night-oneThe Era of Megafires
For over 30 years, Paul Hessburg, research ecologist with Pacific Northwest Research Station, U.S. Forest Service, has worked to understand why highly destructive megafires throughout the Western United States have been…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/era-of-megafires