SHASS 75th Anniversary Symposium

The SHASS 75th Anniversary Symposium is a two-day celebration being held September 24-25, 2026 in the Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building’s Thomas Tull Concert Hall. The symposium will feature topical faculty panel discussions, student performances, and alumni talks. Between sessions, attendees will have opportunities for connecting and networking. Please register for each session you plan to attend. Thursday, September 24 Session 1: Democratic Participation and Processes (panel discussion) Session 2: Teaching and Learning Innovations (panel discussion) Session 3: Computing, Self, and Society (panel discussion)Session 4: MIT Music & Theater Arts Showcase ReceptionFriday, September 25 Session 5: Human and Environmental Health (paenl discussion) Session 6: SHASS Alumni Lightning Talks Session 7: Perception, Cognition, and Expression (panel discussion)The event will conclude with a closing reception and party at the MIT Museum the evening of September 25.