The College of Arts and Sciences' Food for Thought livestream series serves as an opportunity for our alumni and friends to hear from faculty experts, explore topics of interest, and stay connected with Indiana University and the College. These online programs are free and recorded so you can participate regardless of your location or schedule.
Our Fall 2025 series recently concluded and planning for our Spring 2026 is underway. In the meantime, you can see select recordings of recent Food for Thought presentations further down the page.
Our Food for Thought program is so much more than just an educational series. It’s a way for alumni and faculty to reconnect with each other, and with Indiana University.
Rick Van Kooten, Executive Dean
During this Food for Thought presentation, Distinguished Professor Emerita of English Susan Gubar discussed the subject of her new book, Grand Finales, which explores how highly creative elderly artists sustain or reinvent their creative lives in old age.
During this presentation, Ruth N. Halls Distinguished Professor of Photography Osamu James Nakagawa discussed his newest artistic project, "American Truths," with Yaël Ksander, Director of Communications and Marketing for the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design and WFIU Public Radio host and producer.
In this presentation, Luther Dana Waterman Associate Professor of Sociology Anna Mueller discussed the social roots of youth suicide, using one community’s challenges as a case study to guide efforts in strengthening youth mental health and access to critical care.
All of our past Food for Thought livestreams are available on the College's YouTube channel.
If you have any questions about the Food for Thought series, please e-mail Director of Alumni Engagement Vanessa Cloe.
