Students enrolled in the certificate and minor program will be invited to a series of special events throughout the course of the year, including gatherings with faculty and visiting speakers. All events are by invitation only; specific times and locations will be given to students admitted to the program.

For questions or additional information, please contact Kimberly Murray, Program Manager, at [email protected].

FALL 2023

VPL Welcome Reception (TBA)

Monday, October 2: Senior Thesis Workshops with Arthur Obst and Gabriel Mares

Tuesday, October 3:  Senior Thesis Workshop with Jiseob Yoon

Thursday, October 26:  James A. Moffett ’29 Lectures in Ethics with Bonnie Honig

Monday, October 30: Senior Thesis Workshops with Arthur Obst and Gabriel Mares

Tuesday, November 1:  Senior Thesis Workshop with Jiseob Yoon

Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11: Tanner Lectures on Human Values with Adam Tooze 

Friday, December 2:  VPL Students Lunch with VPL Director

SPRING 2024

Monday, January 29: Senior Thesis Workshops with Arthur Obst and Gabriel Mares

Tuesday, January 30: Senior Thesis Workshop with Jiseob Yoon

Monday, February 5:  Senior Thesis Workshops with Arthur Obst and Gabriel Mares

Tuesday, February 6:  Senior Thesis Workshop with Jiseob Yoon

Monday, February 12: Senior Thesis Workshops with Arthur Obst and Gabriel Mares

Tuesday, February 13: Senior Thesis Workshop with Jiseob Yoon

Monday, February 19: Senior Thesis Workshops with Arthur Obst and Gabriel Mares

Tuesday, February 20: Senior Thesis Workshop with Jiseob Yoon

Thursday, March 21: James A. Moffett '29 Lectures in Ethics with Paul C.Taylor

VPL Student Conference (Date TBA)

Monday, May 27:  VPL Class Day Celebration