Leadership & Society Initiative Events

Welcome to the events page for the University of Chicago Leadership and Society Initiative. Register below to join a live information session or other events featuring themes from the LSI experience.

Jun 02
Conversation

Primetime: A New Vision for Midlife

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Margie Lachman, leading lifespan psychologist and director of the Lifespan Lab at Brandeis University, as she discusses her new book ‘Primetime: A New Vision for Midlife’.

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Jun 09
Conversation

Mattering: A Conversation with Jennifer Breheny Wallace

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Join us for a conversation with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace on her new book “Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.”

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Jun 18
Aerial view of the University of Chicago campus
Information Session

LSI Information Session

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Join us for an information session on the University of Chicago’s Leadership & Society Initiative (LSI). This virtual session will offer an interactive opportunity for prospective candidates to learn more and ask questions.

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Jun 23
Conversation

The Science of How the Arts Save Lives

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

What if the arts were just as essential to our health as diet, exercise, and sleep? And what does decades of scientific research reveal about the profound impact of creative engagement on our bodies and brains?

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Jun 30
Conversation

Are We Alone Together Online?

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

A conversation with The Atlantic’s award-winning staff writer, Megan Garber.

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