What Happened to the Child I Used to Be?
Originally recorded on November 6, 2025, this webinar features Professor Brent W. Roberts exploring what psychology reveals about how much of our childhood selves we carry into adulthood. He examines
New Insights and Enduring Principles for Building Strong Families
Few things in life are as rewarding—or as challenging—as family relationships. In this insightful webinar, Professor Allen Barton shares research-based findings on what strengthens families and what can strain them.
The Certainty Trap – Democracy’s Biggest Threat
How does certainty shape our views, and what happens when we avoid questioning our assumptions? In this webinar, Professor Ilana Redstone explores The Certainty Trap, examining how rigid thinking fuels
Resolutions of Very Close Presidential Elections
In this Alumni College webinar, Professor Brian J. Gaines explores the history of closely contested U.S. presidential elections. From the disputed outcomes of 1824, 1876, and 2000, Professor Gaines examines
2023: The Year that Unions Went on Strike
In this recording from our Alumni College webinar, LER Alumni Professor Michael LeRoy explores the notable surge in union strikes throughout 2023 and their significant impact on the economy. The
Speaker Series Q & A with Associate Professor Emily Knox
Dive deeper into the crucial conversation on intellectual freedom in this follow-up Q&A session with Associate Professor Emily Knox.
UIAA Speaker Series: Living in Interactive Future Environments: Supporting Successful Aging
Recording of our November 2023 Speaker Series event with Khan Professor of Applied Health Sciences Wendy A. Rogers. Professor Rogers explores the integration of technology for successful aging, sharing insights
Speaker Series Q and A with Dr. Nicholas Grossman
In this follow-up of our February 2022 Speaker Series on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Dr. Nicholas Grossman answers questions about the current status of war.
UIAA Speaker Series: Teacher Shortage: Issues, Impacts & Solutions
COE Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs & Executive Director of the Council on Teacher Education Nancy Latham examines historical trends and patterns in the teacher shortage in Illinois, recent factors
UIAA Speaker Series: Healing after Collective Trauma – A Discussion on Mental Health and Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic
This presentation provides an overview of the long-term mental health implications of collective traumas, including COVID-19.
