The Schubert Center hosts a diverse array of exciting events throughout the year, featuring an exceptional annual lecture series and informative featured events and workshops. Collaborating closely with our respected campus and community partners, we proudly co-sponsor a wide range of enriching gatherings that foster meaningful connections and inspire positive change.
All events are free and open to the community unless otherwise noted.
Schubert Center Events
Family Belonging: Perspectives of Young Adult Adoptees || Childhood Matters Conversations Series
Event Date: October 23rd 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
What does it mean to feel that you belong in your adoptive family?
Laughter, Humor, and Teasing as Indicators of Infants' Cognitive and Social Sophistication || Childhood Matters Conversations Series
Event Date: November 13th 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Dr. Gina Mireault will explore what infants’ laughter, humor, and early teasing reveal about their developing understanding of the world, relationships, and social connections.
The Changing Landscape of Body Image in Boys and Young Men: Social Media, Looksmaxxing, and Eating Disorders
Event Date: March 24th 2027 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Explore how social media, “looksmaxxing,” and eating disorders are shaping body image and well-being among boys and young men.
The Emotional Lives of Parents - Lisa Damour Discussion
Event Date: April 14th 2027 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour, Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center, about her new book, The Emotional Lives of Parents. Details coming soon!
Affiliate Events
The AI Generation: Healthy Early Childhood Development in a Tech World
Event Date: October 6th 2026 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
For many caregivers and early childhood educators, raising and teaching children in an increasingly tech-dependent world can be daunting.
From Systems Thinking to Action: Community-Driven Strategies for Better Population Health
Event Date: November 5th 2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
This presentation explores collective well-being and how the social, environmental, and community conditions people live in can shape health and quality of life.