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NAGovernmentAcademiaLawPolicy NitzeSchoolofAdvancedInternationalStudies HopkinsatHome September 08, September 8, Mondayhopkins at home, star trek, diplomacy, disability, diversity, inclusion, star trek• Presented by Hopkins at Home •• Featuring Amb. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, SAIS '84 (MA), and Darcie Droudt-Véjares, KSAS '18 (MA), '21 (PhD) •Celebrate Star Trek Day 2025 with a thought-provoking discussion on the intersections of representation, inclusion, and diplomacy in Star Trek. Drawing from her essays “Disability in Intergalactic Environments” and “Words Are Here on Top: Diplomacy in Star Trek,” Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley explores how the Star Trek franchise offers a unique lens into how we imagine—and negotiate—equity across the stars. This conversation, moderated by Dr. Darcie Droudt-Véjares, will examine how characters like Geordi La Forge, Riva, and Melora bring disability into the heart of the Federation’s mission, while also considering how Star Trek reflects and challenges real-world models of diplomacy. Whether debating eugenics in “The Masterpiece Society” or dissecting “cowboy diplomacy” through the evolution of Starfleet captains, this program offers a compelling look at how science fiction can illuminate our collective aspirations and contradictions.star-trek-2025

To Boldly Go: Disability, Diplomacy, and Star Trek’s Vision of the Future

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NAMedicineHealthcareServices SchoolofMedicine HopkinsatHome September 09, September 9, Tuesdayhopkins at home, school of medicine, hospital, oncology, gynecology, women's health• Presented by the The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Hopkins at Home •Knowledge is your strongest defense against gynecologic cancers. Join three leading Johns Hopkins Medicine gynecologic oncologists for an essential conversation about taking control of your health through prevention, early detection and awareness of ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancer.In honor of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM), this expert-led webinar will unlock the secrets to reducing your risk of ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers. Our specialists will reveal key risk factors you need to know, early warning signs that shouldn't be ignored, prevention strategies you can implement today, and cutting-edge research and emerging trends in gynecologic cancer prevention.This empowering session is designed for anyone who wants to be proactive about their health—whether you're seeking information for yourself, a loved one, or simply want to stay informed about these critical women's health issues.prevention-is-power

Prevention is Power: Learning the Secrets to Reducing the Risks of Gynecologic Cancers

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NAArtsEntertainmentAthleticsMedia SheridanLibraries HopkinsatHome September 18, September 18, Thursdayhopkins at home, lunch with the libraries and museums, homewood museumPresented by Hopkins at Home, Johns Hopkins University Museums, and Friends of the Johns Hopkins University MuseumsJoin Hopkins Museums Advisory Board Chair Beth Felder and her daughter, Grace, for a special virtual tour of Homewood Museum led by Curator of Collections Michelle Fitzgerald. As the United States prepares to turn 250 years old and Johns Hopkins University celebrates its 150th anniversary, Ms. Fitzgerald will discuss her forthcoming exhibition marking these milestones, If Homewood’s Walls Could Talk: A History of An American House. Opening October 21, 2025 and running through January 10, 2027, the exhibition will reflect on what has changed over the course of Homewood’s history and how the stories of one house connect to larger narratives about the university and nation. Tour attendees will also gain insight into Ms. Fitzgerald’s approach to exhibition development and her curatorial process. A live Q&A will follow the recorded tour.lwtlm-homewood-museum

Lunch with the Libraries & Museums - The Curatorial Mind: An Inside Look at the Conception of an Exhibition

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NAGovernmentAcademiaLawPolicy HopkinsatHome September 25, September 25, ThursdayHopkins at Home• Presented by Hopkins at Home • Our Dean's Notebook series kicks off Hopkins' sesquicentennial 2025-2026 academic year with an engaging live webinar William Howell, the inaugural Dean of the newly-formed School of Government and Policy at Johns Hopkins University.In this candid conversation about what it takes to build a school designed for public problem-solving, Dean Howell will share the vision for the university’s 10th academic division—anchored at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.—and how it will connect research to practice, train the next generation of public leaders, and invest in expertise at a time of declining trust in political institutions. Drawing on his scholarship on American political institutions and the U.S. presidency, he’ll explore how universities can earn public confidence, inform democratic governance, and partner with policymakers to deliver results. Bring your questions for a lively Q&A about curricula, research priorities, and opportunities for students and alumni to engage.deans-notebook-governmentpolicy

Dean's Notebook - William Howell, School of Government & Policy

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NA SheridanLibraries HopkinsatHome October 03, October 3, Fridayhopkins at home, lunch with the librariesPresented by Hopkins at Home, Sheridan Libraries and Friends of the Johns Hopkins University LibrariesJoin us for an engaging "Lunch with the Libraries and Museums" event as Dr. Mackenzie (Mack) Zalin, Librarian for Classics, Comparative Thought and Literature, Jewish Studies, and Modern Languages and Literatures in the Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins University, presents a fascinating lecture tracing the deep historical connections between Johns Hopkins University and Heidelberg University.Discover how Johns Hopkins drew inspiration from the oldest university in Germany from its founding in 1876—a relationship that helped define modern American higher education over that last 150 years. Dr. Zalin will delve into archival stories of international scholarly exchange, the influence of German educational ideals, and the ways in which key figures shaped research, teaching, and knowledge production on both sides of the Atlantic. Attendees will learn how the legacy of Heidelberg and other German research universities laid the foundation for innovation at Johns Hopkins, impacting fields from humanities to medicine and beyond.This lecture is a reprise of one given during one of our Hopkins Journeys travel programs. To learn more about the travel programs on offer, which often feature insightful lectures by Hopkins experts, please visit https://alumni.jhu.edu/learn/travel-experiences.Image: Jan Beckendorflwtlm-heidelberg

Lunch with the Libraries & Museums: From Heidelberg to Baltimore - What Johns Hopkins University Owes the Oldest German University

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NAArtsEntertainmentAthleticsMedia KriegerSchoolofArtsSciences HopkinsatHome October 07, October 7, Tuesdayhopkins at home, alumni, horror comedy, entertainment• Presented by Hopkins at Home •• Featuring Luke Kelly-Clyne, A&S '10, Josh Ruben, and Mark Swift, A&S '93 •Join us this Halloween-season for a spirited exploration of how creators use fear and funny to make horror-comedy work.Why do we love to scream and laugh—sometimes in the same breath? This panel brings together creators who live at the crossroads of fear and funny to unpack why these genres are natural partners and how to make the blend work. Emmy and NAACP Image Award–winning producer Luke Kelly-Clyne (A&S ’10), Head of Studio at Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, moderates a craft-forward conversation with filmmaker Josh Ruben (Scare Me, Werewolves Within, Heart Eyes) and veteran screenwriter Mark Swift (A&S ’93; Freddy vs. Jason, Friday the 13th). They’ll explore the shared DNA of horror and comedy—surprise, tension, release—and how tone, timing, and character turn a jolt into a laugh (and back again).Expect candid stories from set and writers’ rooms; practical tips on building set-ups and payoffs; guidance on pitching horror-comedy in today’s market; and reflections on working across platforms—from studio features to streamers and podcasts. We’ll also touch on ratings and audience expectations, collaborating with actors and effects teams, and the business of positioning a project so it’s scary enough for genre fans and inviting enough for comedy lovers. Come curious, bring your questions, and leave with tools you can use on your next script, short, or pitch.scary-funny

Scary Funny: An Exploration of Horror-Comedy

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NA SheridanLibraries HopkinsatHome October 24, October 24, FridayPresented by Hopkins at Home, Sheridan Libraries and Friends of the Johns Hopkins University LibrariesIn this digital era of almost constant, rapid-fire information, our hold on knowledge seems more fleeting than ever. But this is hardly a novelty of the 21st century. The invention of “ephemeral” information, and of the 24-hour “news cycle,” began many centuries ago with the advent of cheap, single-sheet print. Our knowledge of that earlier history is imperfect and deeply fragmented, however, since so little of it has been physically preserved.In this illustrated presentation, Dr. Earle Havens, Nancy H. Hall Curator of Rare Books & Manuscripts, and Director of the Stern Center for the History of the Book in the Renaissance at JHU, will be joined by Stern Center Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Martin Michalek, to highlight how the Sheridan Libraries has become a leader in the recovery and exploration of the nascent, if fragmentary, “ephemeral” information landscape, from the late Middle Ages to the Enlightenment.lwtlm-ephemeral-renaissance

Lunch with the Libraries & Museums - The Ephemeral Renaissance: Rare and Unique Single-Sheet Broadsides at the Sheridan Libraries

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NAGovernmentAcademiaLawPolicy SNFAgoraInstitute HopkinsatHome November 04, November 4, Tuesdayhopkins at home, snf agora, democracy• Presented by Hopkins at Home and The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University • Democracy requires more than institutions—it demands spaces where citizens can engage, deliberate, and shape their shared future. Johns Hopkins SNF Agora Institute draws its name from the ancient Athenian agora, a central space in the city that was a place of open conversation and debate for all citizens. Learn more about their new building on the Baltimore Homewood campus, designed by world renowned architecture firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW). You'll also hear from SNF Agora Faculty about how they are creating modern agoras in their classrooms, communities, and around the globe. Learn more about the building here. Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions. Speakers are participating in this panel in their personal capacities and not on behalf of any branch of local, state, or federal government.Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not for profit entity and cannot endorse or oppose any candidate for public office. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy snfagora-fall25-democracy1

Making Space for Democracy with the SNF Agora Institute