History of Ideas Program

Previous events

The 2023 History of Ideas Annual Conference:  "Prehistoric Brandeis: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once"

September 13, 2023
Rapaporte Treasure Hall

L to R: David Katz, Naghmeh Sohrabi, Anita Hill, Susan Birren, Amalia Ben-Porath, Chris Martin, Gonny Nir, Cooper Gottfried

September 13, 2022
Rapaporte Treasure Hall

We Don't Need Another Hero! Can Individuals Make History?

Featuring:

  • Susan Birren, Professor of Neuroscience

  • Naghmeh Sohrabi, Professor of Middle East History and Director for Research at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies

  • Pu Wang, Associate Professor of Chinese Literature and Culture

  • Ingrid Schorr, Director of Arts Engagement

  • Anita Hill, University Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Moderated by David S. Katz, Director of the History of Ideas Program

The 2021 History of Ideas Annual Conference: "Just Read It, A Dialogue With Students About the United States Constitution"