NEW From trans high school athletes to Israel-Palestine, some prominent issues in American politics directly affect only small fractions of voters. Do voters respond differently to symbolic issues, those with few tangible impacts on most citizens? Consider evidence from a large-scale 2026 survey. Daniel Hopkins, Prof, Poli Sci, UPenn

NEW Honor the contributions, struggles and sacrifices made by Algonkian people during the War of American Independence. Explore the unique material culture and trade of Algonkian and Iroquoian people. Navigate the complex political paths of patriotism, Toryism and neutrality that these people trod as they worked to preserve their way of life in the face of overwhelming odds. Consider both the devastation of the Sullivan Campaign and the Algonkian contributions to the shape of history. Light refreshments available.

NEW The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote, has often been called the “Susan B. Anthony Amendment,” in honor of the woman who was the best-known face of the Women's Suffrage movement. Sadly, she did not live to see this eventual triumph. Meet Anthony, as portrayed by Goldman, and learn about her background, her setbacks and her hopes for the future.

NEW Guys - want to dress well, but don't know where to begin? Whether you are back in the office, new to the workforce, a seasoned professional, working from home or a retiree, and are looking for an upgrade - learn the tips and tricks from an industry professional. Discuss fit, color, silhouette, creating outfits, and more. Bourbon and light bites included.

NEW Birds do it, bees do it, and sentimental fleas? In a fun science-filled PG-13 lecture, explore the extraordinary adaptations and life stories of animals for sex and reproduction. giraffes “necking,” anglerfish hanging around literally forever, gender-bending clownfish, and more at the extraordinary antics of sex in the animal kingdom.

NEW U.S. policymakers have coveted Cuba since the days of John Quincy Adams. Now, the island might finally fall into their lap. What has brought us here? Chart the long history of intimate yet bitter relations between the United States and Cuba, from the 19th to the 21st century. Emphasized is the mid-twentieth century, when U.S. fears clashed with Cuban yearnings for freedom and set up ideological and political dynamics still at play today.

NEW While less know than her husband the Marquis, who is beloved by Americans to this day, Adrienne de Noailles Lafayette was a brave and principled French noblewoman facing the tumult of the French Revolution. Hear her story through archival prints and manuscripts from Lafayette College’s Special Collections and other holdings.

In the Spotlight with Philadelphia Inquirer sportswriter, 94 WIP host, and bestselling author Mike Sielski.

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Join fellow MLSN members for a special evening as Mike Sielski, interviewed by MLSN Board Member Caroline O'Halloran, discusses his highly anticipated new book, Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky.

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