Spring 2026

Overview
Color wheel from Goethe's book Theory of Colours
Apr 24 2026

Goethe Society: Trip to Butterfly Pavilion at Natural History Museum

When: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, DML 241
Event Type: Special Events and Series
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Apr 7 2026

Quadrants 3 & 4

When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, DML 241
Event Type: Quadrants
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Feb 24 2026

Quadrants 1 & 2

When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, DML 241
Event Type: Quadrants
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images of crochet work and the words "Mathematical Poetry of Crochet" superimposed on them.
Mar 24 2026

Mathematical Poetry of Crochet

When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Ahmanson Lab | Leavey Library, 3rd floor (LVL 301)
Event Type: Workshop
Explore the wearable fractals, gorgeous geometric patterns, and intricate lattices that can take shape through the art of crochet. Attendees will be provided crochet hooks and yarn as they are guided through introductory exercises.
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a promo image with pictures of tattoos and blueprints for tattoo equipment, and the words "Art and tech of the tattoo"
Mar 10 2026

Art & Technology of the Tattoo

When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Ahmanson Lab | Leavey Library, 3rd floor (LVL 301)
Event Type: Workshop
Explore the ancient and evolving practice of tattoo. We’ll cover some history and get familiar with modern technologies through a demonstration on silicone skin. Attendees will get to print stencils of their own designs and may apply them as temporary tattoos.
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Promotional image for Gamification workshop.
Feb 24 2026

Gamification

When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Ahmanson Lab | Leavey Library, 3rd floor (LVL 301)
Event Type: Workshop
An exploration of a fraught term and its practice in industry. Attendees will learn the benefits, hidden traps, and possibilities of “gamification” through a hands-on exercise.
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Promotional image for Science and Technology of Coffee Workshop.
Feb 10 2026

Science and Technology of Coffee

When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Ahmanson Lab | Leavey Library, 3rd floor (LVL 301)
Event Type: Workshop
Come explore the strange science and rich history of brewing coffee, including an in-depth lesson on the pour-over technique. We’ll cover blooming, extraction, and new technologies that advance the art and science behind one of the most traded commodities in the world.
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Closeup of pizza with cheese, tomatoes and sauce.'
Apr 29 2026

Polymathic Pizza: Dinner with the Board

When: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, DML 241
Event Type: Polymathic Pizza
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Mar 25 2026

Polymathic Pizza: Queerness and Metamorphoses

When: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, DML 241
Event Type: Polymathic Pizza
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Feb 25 2026

Foretelling Technologies: Science Fictions and Speculative Futures

When: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, DML 241
Event Type: Polymathic Pizza
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