“Venus of Mars” Film Screening & Q&A
Watch a special 20th anniversary screening of "Venus of Mars." Then attend a Q&A with filmmaker Emily Goldberg and Lynette Reini-Grandell.
Watch a special 20th anniversary screening of "Venus of Mars." Then attend a Q&A with filmmaker Emily Goldberg and Lynette Reini-Grandell.
Spend the evening with author Darius Atefat-Peckham, who will read from his award-winning work as part of the John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series.
Join us for the opportunity to meet Mary Roach, author of this year's Common Book, "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law."
On Oct. 27, Common Book author Mary Roach will share some of her recent work related to the complicated relationships between humans and other animals.
Join us for an inspiring talk with WSU alumnus Tyrre Burks '10, founder and CEO of Players Health.
Join author and veteran Jim Crigler for a presentation on his new book, "Echoes on the Water: A Veteran’s River Mission to Heal the Wounds of War."
On Nov. 6, join us at 7pm for a presentation and moderated Q&A with internationally best-selling author John Green on his current book.
Speaker Dani Lindsay from the American Conservation Coalition will give a talk titled, "Title IX and Protecting Women's Sports."
In this talk, Justin Watkins will overview Minnesota’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) as well as regional studies specific to southeast Minnesota.
Join us for an inspiring TED Talk-style event where international students will share their stories, experiences, and perspectives.
Ben Orlin, author of “Math with Bad Drawings,” will present on “The State of Being Stuck” and explore how struggle can lead to discovery.
Ben Orlin, author of “Math with Bad Drawings,” will present on “The Unlikely Friendship of Math and Science” and explore how these 2 disciplines work together.
Join WSU Geoscience alumna Anna Blitz as she shares her journey to becoming Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at The Wendy’s Company.
Join us for an inspiring talk with WSU alumnus Nick “DJ Mad Mardigan” Dircz ’03, a nationally recognized DJ and thriving businessman.
On Feb. 6, join us at 7pm for a moderated Q&A with JoJo Siwa, an entrepreneur, performer, best-selling author, philanthropist, and Gen-Z icon.
On Feb. 9, join us for a screening of “Kedi,” a documentary that explores the lives of stray cats living in Istanbul, Turkey.
Join us for an inspiring TED Talk-style event where students in the TRIO program will discuss culture, one of the 9 dimensions of lived experiences.
Join us for the second screening of the 2025–26 Common Book Film Series, inspired by this year’s Common Book, "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" by Mary Roach.
On Feb. 24, spend the evening with Giiwedin, an Ojibwe Two-Spirit influencer and environmental advocate, as they discuss what it means to be Two-Spirit.
On Feb. 26, join us for a screening of “Grizzly Man,” a documentary about a grizzly bear enthusiast compelled to live among bears in the Alaskan wilderness.
Speaker Avanelle Mitchell from Live Action will give a talk titled, "How Well Ordered Love Will Abolish Abortion."
In this Earth Talk, Dylan Blumentritt will explore the history of Lake Pepin and how its unique geology can be used to study changes in sediment over time.
At this open class lecture, Dr. Sergio Gonzalez will discuss how Latinx communities in MN and WI have shaped the Midwest.
This talk featuring Dr. Sergio Gonzalez will explore themes of resilience, identity, belonging, and community-building in Latinx communities across the Midwest.
In this Earth Talk, the Minnesota DNR will discuss their on-going project to deter the spread of invasive carp in the Upper Mississippi River.
Join us for a Zoom conversation with Douglas Levison, who will share stories and personal insights from his experiences with music, film, the arts, and Bob Dylan.
In this Earth Talk, Will Varela from the University of New England will discuss how river ecosystems respond to restoration, with a focus on the Driftless Area.
On April 15, speaker Liz Collin will host a presentation, community forum, and Q&A session focused on her documentary and her book.
Mary Hogan & Carly Bentley will present on "Protecting Against Cyber Exploitation" and discuss online safety, sex trafficking risks, and support resources.
In honor of Arbor Day, join Kamala Nair as she discusses how community-driven climate action can transform awareness into meaningful change.