Upcoming Events

16
Sep 2026
Parlee Informational Interview Series: Lisa Craig Gautier

Olin 205

The Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good will offer a virtual informational interview with Lisa Craig Gautier from Matter of Trust as part of our fall 2026 informational interview series related to “The Human-Nature Nexus.”

science lab
17
Sep 2026
Biotech Networking Expo

Bomberger Hall

Ursinus is hosting its first biotech networking event, offering students the chance to connect directly with industry experts, explore hiring trends and career opportunities, and gain deeper insight into biotechnology and the key conversations shaping the field today.

Elizabeth Krupka
18
Sep 2026
Inspire Series: Adventure & a Creative Agency Before AI with Liz Krupka, Nomadd Marketing

IDC 115 U-Imagine Center

Entrepreneur and agency founder Elizabeth Krupka shares the story of building a creative agency before AI could write the copy, make the plan, or tell you what to do next.

Arts Career Panel
23
Sep 2026
Beyond the Canvas and Curtain: Connecting Arts, Industry, and Future Creative Leaders

Berman Museum

Join us on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 12:30–2:30 p.m. at the Berman Museum for a career panel just for you. We’re bringing together a small group of arts professionals to share how they built their careers in the arts — and what advice they’d give students just starting out.

30
Sep 2026
Parlee Informational Interview Series: Hannah Merges

Olin 205

The Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good will offer a virtual informational interview with alumna Hannah Merges, California Sea Grant Fellow at the California State Water Resources Control Board, as part of our fall 2026 informational interview series related to “The Human-Nature Nexus.”

Parlee science march
05
Oct 2026
Think Like a Scientist, Engage Like a Citizen: Where Science and Civics Collide

IDC 114

RSVP via APEX Connect
Join us to discuss case studies where the fields of engineering, chemistry, computer science, physics, environmental science, biology, and more, intersect with policy and democracy. Then, exercise your civic muscles by voting on policies where science and civics collide.

07
Oct 2026
Poetry as Democracy in Action

Bear’s Den

Join us for a poetry reading, discussion, and writing session where we explore themes of democracy, citizenship, and belonging.

Video stills from Apex Day 2026 provided by NGS Productions
08
Oct 2026
APEX Day: What Will I Do Next?

APEX Day moving to the fall semester!

APEX Day is a class-free day with a focus on APEX-aligned presentations and experiences that help students plan for their future, whether it be first and second year students learning about what they can do at Ursinus in the coming years, or upperclass students further preparing and making decisions about their post-graduation plans. 
20
Oct 2026
APEX-050 Science & the Common Good: Informational Interview with Wil Burns

Pfahler 106

First-year students in the APEX-050 Science and the Common Good sections are invited to meet Parlee Center speaker Dr. Wil Burns during this informal informational interview session.

20
Oct 2026
Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal to Combat Climate Change: Science and Governance

Olin Auditorium
The Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good is excited to welcome Dr. Wil Burns from the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal at American University as part of our fall 2026 speaker series on “The Human-Nature Nexus.”