Food for Thought Livestream Series

Bringing IU to you

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 Spring 2025 season recently concluded, and we're currently planning our Fall 2025 schedule. Details will be added here once they're finalized. In the meantime, you can see select recordings of recent Food for Thought presentations below.

Many thanks to everyone who joined us online in Spring 2025!

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

Recent presentations

In Poe’s Wake: Travels in the Graphic and the Atmospheric

During this Food for Thought presentation, Professor of English Jonathan Elmer explored how Edgar Allan Poe’s aesthetic has evolved beyond literature into a powerful cultural brand, influencing diverse media forms he never knew, from film to video games.

U.S. Economic Horizons: Key Insights for the Next 18 Months

During this presentation, Professor of Economics Christian Matthes discussed the state of the U.S. economy and its future trajectory.

Life under Pressure: The Social Roots of Youth Suicide and What to Do About Them

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.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Food for Thought series, please e-mail Director of Alumni Relations Vanessa Cloe.