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Don't Make It Easy: Cyber Security Q&A

Hackers look for easy targets, don’t give them one! Stop by our table during any of our three sessions to connect directly with cybersecurity experts, test your security skills, and pick up quick actionable tips to protect your personal data. Whether you need help managing passwords, spotting tricky phishing scams, or have other cybersecurity questions, our team is here to help. Visit our table, sharpen your defenses, and learn how to stay one step ahead of cyber threats. Organization: Computer User Services. Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Gray Campus Center - Covered Walkway.

Spirits of Empire: How Settler Colonialism Made American Religion

The United States was a settler empire from the start, expanding westward in the early nineteenth century by displacing Native people and seizing their lands. While White settlers saw these conquests as victories for “true religion,” Native Americans invoked the spirits in their own defense. In this talk, Wenger introduces the term “settler secularism” to show how early White settlers defined and managed religion to facilitate their own rule, and how Native people claimed the concept of religion to defend their own lands, communities, and traditions. Tisa Wenger is Professor of American Religious History at Yale Divinity School and in the departments of American Studies, History, and Religious Studies at Yale. Her books include We Have a Religion: The 1920s Pueblo Indian Dance Controversy and American Religious Freedom (2009), Religious Freedom: The Contested History of an American Ideal (2017), and the co-edited Religion and US Empire: Critical New Histories (2022). Wenger serves as co-editor of the… Organization: Religion. Monday, October 26, 2026, 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM. Psych 105 - Lecture Hall.

Computer Science Colloquium: Jonathan Katz, Google

(Differential) Obliviousness: Securing Algorithms Running on Secure Hardware, Secure hardware such as confidential virtual machines (CVMs) can be (and are) used to perform private computations. But CVMs have limited internal memory, and when relying on external memory -- even if encrypted -- the memory-access patterns of the CVM can leak private information. This is but one scenario that motivates oblivious data structures, which ensure that memory-access patterns leak nothing.   This talk will be an introduction to oblivious RAM and oblivious data structures. As time permits, we will touch on a relaxation of obliviousness that bounds the information leakage (rather than making it zero) and describe some recent work applying these ideas to a system for privately computing histograms over data streams (see https://eprint.iacr.org/2026/2065).   Jonathan Katz is a Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google, where he is a member of the Private Computing team that develops cryptographic protocols and… Organization: Computer Science. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Eliot 314 - Classroom Lecture Hall.

SEEDS Voter Engagement Tabling

SEED’s Voter Engagement team will be tabling weekly leading up to November 3 to support students with voter registration and help with voting questions.  Stop by! Organization: SEEDS. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Gray Campus Center - Main Foyer.

Reed Union

This October, the Reed Union Committee will host three informal table discussions on topics that matter to our community. Each gathering will offer small-group conversation guided by a few suggested questions. You are welcome to drop in at any point and stay as long as you like. All three events will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m and you're encouraged to bring your lunch. The first event will be in the Trillium multipurpose room and following events will be in the Student Union. Dates, topics, and locations: Friday, October 9: Posters: What, When, Where, and How (Location: Trillium multipurpose room) , Wednesday, October 14: Reed's Title VI Settlement (Location: Student Union) , Wednesday, October 28: Effective Influence: How Do We Create Change? (Location: Student Union) , Please join us for thoughtful conversation and a chance to strengthen our community. Organization: Reed Union. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Student Union.

Silent Meditation

Join us every Wednesday at noon for silent meditation. https://blogs.reed.edu/meditation/. Organization: Unaffiliated. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

A Community Dinner Dialogue with the President’s Council on Campus Climate

Join us for the second gathering in the President’s Council on Campus Climate’s community dialogue series. A faculty member and a senior staff member of the Council will share why they joined and their vision for its work. We’ll invite community members to ask questions, share their perspectives, and continue the conversation in table discussions. Organization: Institutional Diversity. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Vollum - Lounge.

Using Visuals in Your Thesis Workshop

Including visuals in your thesis? We got you covered! Join the Librarians for an essential workshop for seniors in the Library (LL1, Room L17). Learn about sourcing high-quality images, image permissions, and fair use guidelines. Essential for students referencing graphs, photos, artwork, or film stills in their thesis. Registration is required (register here) and capped at 22 participants.  There will be time at the end for you to answer questions and book follow-up meetings. Organization: Library. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. LIB 17 - Computer Room.

Physics Fall Seminar Series

Please join us for our physics fall seminar series on Wednesdays at 4:30 in Physics P123. You can join us beforehand at 4:00 pm in the Physics student lounge for cookies, coffee, and casual conversation.    Schedule: September 9th, Summer Research Presentations, September, 16th Summer Research Presentations, September 23rd, Summer Research Presentations, September 30th, Lindsay Sonderhouse, NIST, October 7th, Moira Gresham, Whitman College, October 14th, Mark Byrd, Oak Ridge National Lab, October 28th, Mark Beck, Reed College, November 4th, Joel Franklin, Reed College, November 11th, Varchas Gopalaswamy, Colorado State. Organization: Physics. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Physics 123 - Classroom.

Chemistry Seminars

The Chemistry Department seminar speakers will cover an exciting range of topics, including IR spectroscopy, geochemistry, photochemistry, Chemistry education research, wildfire ozone chemistry and more! We invite you to join us -- bring a friend, enjoy some snacks, learn some cool stuff! Seminars are held on Thursdays at 4:30 PM in Biology 19 Fall Seminar Lineup Sept 10 -- Prof. Thien Khuu, Assoc. Prof. of Chemistry at Reed - Choose Your Own Adventure with Molecules and Radiation, Oct 1 -- Prof. Alyssa Shiel-Higgins, Oregon State University - Topic: Geochemistry and metals in the environment, Oct 15 - Prof. Miguel García-Garibay, UCLA - Amphidynamic Crystals – A Promising Platform for the Development of Artificial Molecular Machines, Oct 29 -- Prof. Anne K. Bentley, Lewis & Clark college - Topic: Materials chemistry and chemistry education research, Nov 12 -- Prof. Lu Hu, University of Montana - Reading the Smoke: The Analytical Chemistry of Wildfires, Nov 19 -- Prof. Michael M. Haley,… . Organization: Chemistry. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Biology 19 - Lecture Hall.

IRB Drop-In Office Hours

Need guidance in getting started with an IRB proposal? Do you have any questions about your IRB Proposal? Want to learn more about the IRB? Feel free to stop by and ask the IRB Intern for help. Organization: Institutional Review Board. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Eliot 216 - Classroom.

SEEDS Voter Engagement Tabling

SEED’s Voter Engagement team will be tabling weekly leading up to November 3 to support students with voter registration and help with voting questions.  Stop by! Organization: SEEDS. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Gray Campus Center - Main Foyer.

Af-Am History Docs: Let It Fall: Los Angeles, 1982–1992

Af-Am History Docs ’26, A series of documentary film on Black history, Let It Fall: Los Angeles, 1982–1992 (2017), Directed by John Ridley, The extraordinary prehistory and chronicle of the 1992 Los Angeles Uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 pm, Performing Arts Building 320, Trailer. Organization: Music. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. PAB 320 - Music Rehearsal Room & Lecture Hall.

Biology Weekly Seminar Series

Organization: Biology. Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Biology 19 - Lecture Hall.

Friday@4 Recital Featuring Solo Performances

Join us for a free music recital featuring Reed music students and faculty. The event is free, and no tickets are required. Organization: Music. Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

HUM Paper Night

Get support with your HUM paper at this drop-in event. You do not need to schedule an appointment, just show up! Writing tutors will be available to help you brainstorm, develop a thesis, organize your ideas, revise a draft, or identify your next steps with crafting your paper. In addition to HUM 110 Paper Nights, students can also attend Writing Tutor Drop-In Hours throughout the week or schedule an appointment with a Writing Tutor. Organization: Academic Support Services. Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Library 41 - Classroom.

SEEDS Blood Drives

Join us for a summer blood drive hosted by SEEDS!  We are partnering with Bloodworks Northwest to host this on-campus blood drive for Reedies and the community around Reed! The blood drive location is in Gray Campus Center Conference Room B, C & D. Sign up HERE  (Link for 10/8/26: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/110468 and for 11/2/26: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/110465). , Please bring your government issued photo ID. Walk-ins are welcomed, but not guaranteed. Contact SEEDS at seeds@reed.edu if you have any questions. Organization: SEEDS. Monday, November 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Gray Campus Center - Conference BCD.

Drop-in Math Support

Monday, November 2nd, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Elliot 207, Drop in for math support with algebra, logarithms and exponents, unit conversions, and other foundational math concepts. Bring your questions, assignments, or problems you would like to work through—no appointment needed. The following workshops will be occurring in Fall 2026 -  Thursday, November 20th, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, Elliot 207, Drop in for math support with algebra, logarithms and exponents, unit conversions, and other foundational math concepts. Bring your questions, assignments, or problems you would like to work through. No appointment needed. Organization: Academic Support Services. Monday, November 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Eliot 207 - Classroom.

SEEDS Voter Engagement Tabling

SEED’s Voter Engagement team will be tabling weekly leading up to November 3 to support students with voter registration and help with voting questions.  Stop by! Organization: SEEDS. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Gray Campus Center - Main Foyer.

Silent Meditation

Join us every Wednesday at noon for silent meditation. https://blogs.reed.edu/meditation/. Organization: Unaffiliated. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Draw Your Story Riso Workshop with Comic Artist Yoko O.K.

Using a series of writing and drawing prompts, participants will use their personal  stories and/or  family  histories to create the foundation for a collaborative short anthology-style Risograph perzine (personal zine). Registration required (maximum 6-participants).  This workshop is hosted by Portland comics artist Yoko O.K. who is the recipient of a 2026 Ignatz Award for her family history zine Uncoiling: A Japanese American Family’s History. Organization: Library. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Library - Visual Resources Center.

Physics Fall Seminar Series

Please join us for our physics fall seminar series on Wednesdays at 4:30 in Physics P123. You can join us beforehand at 4:00 pm in the Physics student lounge for cookies, coffee, and casual conversation.    Schedule: September 9th, Summer Research Presentations, September, 16th Summer Research Presentations, September 23rd, Summer Research Presentations, September 30th, Lindsay Sonderhouse, NIST, October 7th, Moira Gresham, Whitman College, October 14th, Mark Byrd, Oak Ridge National Lab, October 28th, Mark Beck, Reed College, November 4th, Joel Franklin, Reed College, November 11th, Varchas Gopalaswamy, Colorado State. Organization: Physics. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Physics 123 - Classroom.

When Griffins Graduate: What Makes a Workplace Work for You?

What makes a workplace a good fit for you? In the first session of When Griffins Graduate, Reed alumni will talk about the trade-offs that come with choosing jobs and navigating different workplace environments. How much does pay matter compared with flexibility? What about stability, mission, growth, management style, or the people you work with? And how do you figure out what matters most to you when there may not be a perfect option? These conversations are designed to be open, candid, and grounded in the real experiences of Reed alumni. Rather than presenting a single career path or a set of expert answers, they create space to compare perspectives, ask honest questions, and explore the choices and trade-offs that shape working life. No one has the formula for the “right” workplace. Hear how other Reedies have approached these decisions and leave with more ways to think about your own. We’re offering this session twice to make it easier for alumni across time zones to participate. Choose the… Organization: Alumni (Individuals), Alumni Relations. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual.

AI VIBE CHECK

Stop by the Library table to share your opinions of AI use! We will have interactive questions to gather your thoughts and feelings about AI in your personal life and classwork. Organization: Library. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Gray Campus Center - Main Foyer.

Math/Stats Colloquium: Ezra Getzler, Northwestern University

Invertibility in differential graded algebras and higher categories, The set of invertible nxn square matrices is an open subset inside the vector space of all matrices. This can be seen in two very different ways: either using continuity of the determinant, or perturbation theory. The same statement holds for bounded operators on Hilbert space, which is a Banach space, and complete metric space. But in this case, there is no determinant function, and only the perturbation argument proof is available. This plays an important role in quantum mechanics, which is based on the study of bounded operators on Hilbert space.   In this talk, we explore higher-dimensional analogues of invertibility, with applications in higher category theory. The input is now a finite-dimensional (or Banach) differential graded algebra, and the output is a higher category/groupoid. The proofs are a mixture of homotopy theory and analysis. … Organization: Mathematics & Statistics. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Eliot 314 - Classroom Lecture Hall.

Creative Reuse: Collage Night!

Join the Sustainability Waste Diversion Team for a cozy night of collage-making with reclaimed materials from move-out! We’ll provide the magazines, arts supplies, paper odds and ends, and other treasures saved from the landfill, plus snacks to keep the creativity flowing. Come craft and connect with other Reedies. No art experience needed, just bring yourself (and a friend)! Organization: Sustainability & Environmental Justice. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Gray Campus Center - Conference B.

IRB Drop-In Office Hours

Need guidance in getting started with an IRB proposal? Do you have any questions about your IRB Proposal? Want to learn more about the IRB? Feel free to stop by and ask the IRB Intern for help. Organization: Institutional Review Board. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Eliot 216 - Classroom.

Make and Munch: Bánh mì

Sign up for the dorm and beginner-friendly cultural cooking series, Make and Munch! In this class, you will learn the historical and cultural background of the Vietnamese sandwich Bánh mì and how to make one. All materials provided. Sign up by October 27.    . Organization: Student Engagement. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Gray Campus Center - Conference CD.

SEEDS Voter Engagement Tabling

SEED’s Voter Engagement team will be tabling weekly leading up to November 3 to support students with voter registration and help with voting questions.  Stop by! Organization: SEEDS. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Gray Campus Center - Main Foyer.

The Making of 1177 BC: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed

A talk by Glynnis Fawkes. How does a cartoonist go about adapting a work of history, specifically Eric H. Cline’s 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed? In this talk Fawkes will describe the process of interpreting Cline’s text in comics, an exercise during which she repeatedly asked herself how she might tell this story visually. Through page compositions and dramatizations in which historical figures (such as Ramses III) speak, she imagined characters for whom we have no record offering commentary and opinions. To guide the narrative, she introduced two new young characters, Pel (of the Sea Peoples) and Shesha, (an Egyptian scribe) who ask the central question of the book: Why after three prosperous centuries did the civilizations of the Eastern Mediterranean Bronze Age suddenly come to an end?  Glynnis Fawkes is the co-author with Eric H Cline and illustrator of 1177 BC: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed (Princeton University Press). She is also the author-illustrator of … Organization: GLAM. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. PAB 320 - Music Rehearsal Room & Lecture Hall.

Visiting Writers Series: Venita Blackburn

Works by Venita Blackburn have appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, Harper’s, McSweeney’s, Story Magazine, the Virginia Quarterly Review, the Paris Review, and others. Among various honors, she received the Prairie Schooner book prize for fiction, which resulted in the publication of her collected stories, Black Jesus and Other Superheroes, in 2017. Blackburn’s second collection of stories is How to Wrestle a Girl, 2021, finalist for a Lambda Literary Prize and others as well as a NYTimes editor’s choice. Her highly acclaimed debut novel, Dead in Long Beach, California, named one of the best books of 2024 by NPR and the New York Times, is about the mania of grief, all of human history, and a lesbian assassin at the end of the world. She is the founder and president of Live, Write, an organization devoted to offering free creative writing workshops for communities lacking access to professional instruction: livewriteworkshop.com. Her hometown is Compton, California, and she is an Associate Professor… Organization: Visiting Writers Series, Creative Writing. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Biology Weekly Seminar Series

Organization: Biology. Friday, November 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Biology 19 - Lecture Hall.

Music@Noon Recital

Bring your lunch and join us for a noontime recital in the Performing Arts Building Atrium featuring Reed music students and faculty. Free Admission. Organization: Music. Friday, November 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. PAB Atrium.

Friday@4 Recital Featuring Vocal Performances

Join us for a free music recital featuring Reed music students and faculty. The event is free, and no tickets are required. Organization: Music. Friday, November 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Imagining Freedom: Toni Morrison and the Revolutionary Work of Words

When Toni Morrison declares that she “can't wait for the ultimate liberation theory to imagine its practice and do its work,” she raises an issue at the heart of modern democratic life: What does freedom mean in the shadow of racial slavery and colonialism? While Morrison's literary achievements are widely celebrated, her contributions as a “revolutionary political thinker” remain underappreciated. Lawrie Balfour approaches Morrison’s political thought through her account of “word-work,” or the creative use of language, as a practice of freedom. First, Balfour considers Morrison’s defense of the necessity of writers to the flourishing of democracy and her reflections on the political implications of her own literary practice. Second, Balfour examines Morrison’s use of the language of “sovereignty” to convey what writers do, when they create worlds out of words. Third, she asks what Morrison might say about the part her novel Beloved played in the 2021 governor’s race in Virginia and concludes with some though… Organization: Public Policy Lecture Series. Friday, November 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Eliot 314 - Classroom Lecture Hall.

Rose City Wind Symphony Concert

Join us for a memorable evening of music provided by the Rose City Wind Symphony. For more information, visit their website here. Organization: Rose City Pride Bands. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Kaul Auditorium, Gray Lounge, & Kaul Foyer, Kaul 189 - Green Room A, Kaul 190 - Green Room B.

Tour of Lone Fir Cemetery

A 60-minute walking tour of Lone Fir Cemetery. Public parking is available; walking shoes are a good idea. We will stick to paved paths though you can venture across the grass if you want; in that case, be prepared for uneven ground and mud. Hosted by Eira May '08, who shares information and stories at @QuietNeighbors on Instagram. Organization: All Alumni Chapters, Alumni Relations, Portland Alumni Chapter. Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Off Campus.

MRC BOOK CLUB WITH AUTHOR VISIT: JAMES SPOONER

Author of It Starts With Anger James Spooner will be visiting campus on Nov 9th as our special author visit for Fall's MRC Book Club gathering. Spooner will be giving a talk on the intersections of punk, race and creative art practice, with time for Q&A.  Reed Librarians picked this coming-of-age graphic memoir that explores race, identity, and rebellion because of how Spooner traces how their reactionary anger evolved into a creative force. Confronted with systemic racism, microaggressions, and Nazi extremism within punk spaces, Spooner follows the founding of the Afro-Punk movement all the way to their leaving of the space due to all the ways it fell short as a scene that was ironically both liberating and alienating for the Black people drawn to it.  Their zine-inspired work includes photos, illustrations, and cartoon panels with traditional narrative in a unique package that examines the tension between the conflation of underground culture and mainstream success. All are welcome to this event.… Organization: Library. Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Library - South Reference Room.

A SAFE Center for Survivors

The Providence S.A.F.E. program offers comprehensive, trauma-informed medical care to individuals who have experienced sexual, physical or psychological violence and abuse. Now with two locations in the Portland area, this program is a first of its kind for survivor-centered care. Join registered Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Tina Loy for an informational session on SAFE center services and medical care options for survivors assault. You are welcome to bring your lunch, with light snacks provided. Organization: SHARE. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Gray Campus Center - Conference AB.

China, the U.S., and the AI Race

If you read the news, you've probably heard that the United States and China are locked in a race for the future of artificial intelligence. But what are we racing toward, exactly? Where is the finish line, and what would it mean to "win"? In this lecture, China technology policy specialist Kendra Schaefer looks past the headlines to the race as it is actually being run: not a single contest but many, playing out in chip fabs and data centers, in classrooms and city streets, in the stories each nation tells about itself. She traces how the Chinese government imagines its own future with AI and what that imagination reveals about America's. Along the way she unsettles familiar assumptions about what China wants and what the United States fears.  Kendra Schaefer is a partner at Beijing-based policy consultancy Trivium China, where she heads the company’s Tech Policy Division. She leads a team of analysts keeping investors, companies, and governments briefed on Chinese tech policy and regulation, serving as… . Organization: Economics. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Vollum - Lecture Hall.

Portland Alumni Book Club

We are Reed alumni, spouses, and friends who meet every month on the 2nd Tuesday to talk about books. You can park in the PAB parking lot. Our June 9th selection is The Wall, by Marlen Haushofer. Our July 14th selection is The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, Our August 11th selection is The Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt. Organization: Alumni Relations, All Alumni Chapters. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Prexy - Living Room.

Silent Meditation

Join us every Wednesday at noon for silent meditation. https://blogs.reed.edu/meditation/. Organization: Unaffiliated. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Physics Fall Seminar Series

Please join us for our physics fall seminar series on Wednesdays at 4:30 in Physics P123. You can join us beforehand at 4:00 pm in the Physics student lounge for cookies, coffee, and casual conversation.    Schedule: September 9th, Summer Research Presentations, September, 16th Summer Research Presentations, September 23rd, Summer Research Presentations, September 30th, Lindsay Sonderhouse, NIST, October 7th, Moira Gresham, Whitman College, October 14th, Mark Byrd, Oak Ridge National Lab, October 28th, Mark Beck, Reed College, November 4th, Joel Franklin, Reed College, November 11th, Varchas Gopalaswamy, Colorado State. Organization: Physics. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Physics 123 - Classroom.

Learn about Investments

Learn about Investments! Curious about what investments you can make? Want to learn how to make them? Join us! Organization: Financial Wellness Committee. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Gray Campus Center - Conference D.

Chemistry Seminars

The Chemistry Department seminar speakers will cover an exciting range of topics, including IR spectroscopy, geochemistry, photochemistry, Chemistry education research, wildfire ozone chemistry and more! We invite you to join us -- bring a friend, enjoy some snacks, learn some cool stuff! Seminars are held on Thursdays at 4:30 PM in Biology 19 Fall Seminar Lineup Sept 10 -- Prof. Thien Khuu, Assoc. Prof. of Chemistry at Reed - Choose Your Own Adventure with Molecules and Radiation, Oct 1 -- Prof. Alyssa Shiel-Higgins, Oregon State University - Topic: Geochemistry and metals in the environment, Oct 15 - Prof. Miguel García-Garibay, UCLA - Amphidynamic Crystals – A Promising Platform for the Development of Artificial Molecular Machines, Oct 29 -- Prof. Anne K. Bentley, Lewis & Clark college - Topic: Materials chemistry and chemistry education research, Nov 12 -- Prof. Lu Hu, University of Montana - Reading the Smoke: The Analytical Chemistry of Wildfires, Nov 19 -- Prof. Michael M. Haley,… . Organization: Chemistry. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Biology 19 - Lecture Hall.

IRB Drop-In Office Hours

Need guidance in getting started with an IRB proposal? Do you have any questions about your IRB Proposal? Want to learn more about the IRB? Feel free to stop by and ask the IRB Intern for help. Organization: Institutional Review Board. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Eliot 216 - Classroom.

Let's Talk About It: Hidden Curriculum as a First Generation College Student

Join the Office for Student Engagement's event, Let's Talk About It: Hidden Curriculum as a First-Generation College Student!  All are welcome, and please note that the conversation topics will be focused on first-generation college experiences (you are the first in your family to attend college).  The event will include loosely facilitated roundtable conversations with topics about imposter syndrome, navigating the hidden curriculum, and more. This is a collaboration with the Low Socioeconomic Status and First Generation Student Kollectiv student group and Student Engagement. Sign-ups are encouraged so we have an accurate headcount for food, but walk-ins are welcome! Please sign up by November 5. Organization: Student Engagement. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Gray Campus Center - Conference BCD.

Forward

The second play of Chantal Bilodeau’s Arctic Cycle, Forward moves between the story of Norwegian Arctic explorer, Fridtjof Nansen, and our present-day anxiety over the rapidly changing climate. Woven throughout is the relationship between Nansen and the character Ice. A blend of theatre and electropop music, the humorous and poetic play progresses backwards from 2013 to 1893 and zeroes in on 40+ characters whose choices have unintended consequences that ripple through the generations. Open to the public. Tickets available here. All ticket revenue goes directly to supporting the theatre department at Reed College. Note that the Thursday, November 12 performance is an open dress rehearsal for invited guests only. All other dates are open to the public and require tickets. Organization: Theatre. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Diver Studio Theatre.

Parent & Family Weekend

Parent & Family Weekend at Reed is an opportunity for families to experience campus through their students’ eyes. Held each fall, the weekend offers a mix of faculty-led sessions, campus tours, and community gatherings that highlight the distinctiveness of the Reed experience. Whether attending a Humanities lecture, exploring the canyon, or connecting with other families, guests will gain insight into Reed’s academic life and hear directly from campus leaders. The weekend also offers guidance on how to stay connected to Reed and support students throughout the year. PFW activities run Friday, November 13 through Saturday, November 14, 2026. Check out the schedule! Registration is required to attend Parent & Family Weekend events. There is no limit to the number of family members that may attend.  Advance registration will close on Wednesday, November 11. Walk-up registration will be available at check-in on Friday, November 13, at Kaul. Organization: Parent & Family, Alumni Relations, Conference & Events Planning (CEP). Friday, November 13, 2026.

Biology Weekly Seminar Series

Bug brains and ballistic shrimp: a new comparative model of olfactory navigation with Dr. Theresa Steele '18. Many organisms rely on chemical signals to detect key environmental resources. Arthropods (insects and crustaceans) in particular have long been studied for their robust chemosensory systems and long range olfactory navigation behaviors, which are thought to be driven by an evolutionarily conserved brain region. However in crustaceans, which possess an extensive chemosensory system consisting of two sets of antennae, it remains unclear how sensory signals are integrated to facilitate navigation. In my PhD research, I characterized the food search behaviors of the amphipod crustacean Parhyale hawaiensis. I found that Parhyale exhibit a unique strategy for food localization consisting of direct,  targeted approaches to food. Selective removal of the antennae disrupted Parhyale's ability to stabilize heading direction during locomotion and respond to food proximity, and revealed a core redundancy… Organization: Alumni Relations, Biology, Parent & Family. Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Psych 105 - Lecture Hall.

Friday@4 Recital Featuring the ROOTS Vocal Ensemble

Join us for a free music recital featuring Reed music students and faculty. The event is free, and no tickets are required. Organization: Music. Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. PAB Atrium.

FearNoMusic Recital

Fear No Music (FNM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit redefining what classical music can be. Through bold performances of contemporary classical works and transformative mentorship for young composers, we’re building a more inclusive and innovative future for the art form. We spotlight the voices of composers from historically marginalized communities, as well as those living and working in the Pacific Northwest. And through our Young Composers Project, we help the next generation find their voice—and share it with the world. At Fear No Music, we teach, mentor, and inspire through the power of live ensemble music. From nurturing young composers to presenting bold, socially conscious performances, we are committed to building community and driving change through music. Organization: Music. Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Forward

The second play of Chantal Bilodeau’s Arctic Cycle, Forward moves between the story of Norwegian Arctic explorer, Fridtjof Nansen, and our present-day anxiety over the rapidly changing climate. Woven throughout is the relationship between Nansen and the character Ice. A blend of theatre and electropop music, the humorous and poetic play progresses backwards from 2013 to 1893 and zeroes in on 40+ characters whose choices have unintended consequences that ripple through the generations. Open to the public. Tickets available here. All ticket revenue goes directly to supporting the theatre department at Reed College. Note that the Thursday, November 12 performance is an open dress rehearsal for invited guests only. All other dates are open to the public and require tickets. Organization: Theatre. Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Diver Studio Theatre.

Forward

The second play of Chantal Bilodeau’s Arctic Cycle, Forward moves between the story of Norwegian Arctic explorer, Fridtjof Nansen, and our present-day anxiety over the rapidly changing climate. Woven throughout is the relationship between Nansen and the character Ice. A blend of theatre and electropop music, the humorous and poetic play progresses backwards from 2013 to 1893 and zeroes in on 40+ characters whose choices have unintended consequences that ripple through the generations. Open to the public. Tickets available here. All ticket revenue goes directly to supporting the theatre department at Reed College. Note that the Thursday, November 12 performance is an open dress rehearsal for invited guests only. All other dates are open to the public and require tickets. Organization: Theatre. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Diver Studio Theatre.

Portland Baroque Orchestra Pre-Concert Lecture

Join the Portland Baroque Orchestra for a pre-concert lecture in PAB 320 (third floor) at 2pm. Admission is free to the pre-concert lecture. Organization: Portland Baroque Orchestra. Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. PAB 320 - Music Rehearsal Room & Lecture Hall.

Lecture: Ariel Resnikoff

Organization: Russian. Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Eliot 314 - Classroom Lecture Hall.

Rhythm of Bhangra

Enjoy an evening of learning the traditional dance style Bhangra with dance instructor Anjali! This is a beginner-friendly dance where you will learn the basics and the cultural background of this dance. Sign-ups are encouraged for an accurate headcount, but walk-ins are welcome! Please sign up by November 12. Organization: Student Engagement. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. PAB 128 - Massee Performance Lab.

Silent Meditation

Join us every Wednesday at noon for silent meditation. https://blogs.reed.edu/meditation/. Organization: Unaffiliated. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Physics Fall Seminar Series

Please join us for our physics fall seminar series on Wednesdays at 4:30 in Physics P123. You can join us beforehand at 4:00 pm in the Physics student lounge for cookies, coffee, and casual conversation.    Schedule: September 9th, Summer Research Presentations, September, 16th Summer Research Presentations, September 23rd, Summer Research Presentations, September 30th, Lindsay Sonderhouse, NIST, October 7th, Moira Gresham, Whitman College, October 14th, Mark Byrd, Oak Ridge National Lab, October 28th, Mark Beck, Reed College, November 4th, Joel Franklin, Reed College, November 11th, Varchas Gopalaswamy, Colorado State. Organization: Physics. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Physics 123 - Classroom.

Generative AI, Oh My! A Student Focused AI and Information Literacy Workshop

Please join us for a student focused workshop where we will explore Generative AI and how it intersects with Information Literacy! We will learn and discuss defining generative AI, how it hinders or supports the research process, the ethics and disruption of this tool in research, and interpret generative AI through the lens of information literacy.  Limited space so registration is required. Please complete our registration form if you plan on attending. Library swag, snacks, and drinks will be provided!   . Organization: Library. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Library - Language Lab (L033).

Chemistry Seminars

The Chemistry Department seminar speakers will cover an exciting range of topics, including IR spectroscopy, geochemistry, photochemistry, Chemistry education research, wildfire ozone chemistry and more! We invite you to join us -- bring a friend, enjoy some snacks, learn some cool stuff! Seminars are held on Thursdays at 4:30 PM in Biology 19 Fall Seminar Lineup Sept 10 -- Prof. Thien Khuu, Assoc. Prof. of Chemistry at Reed - Choose Your Own Adventure with Molecules and Radiation, Oct 1 -- Prof. Alyssa Shiel-Higgins, Oregon State University - Topic: Geochemistry and metals in the environment, Oct 15 - Prof. Miguel García-Garibay, UCLA - Amphidynamic Crystals – A Promising Platform for the Development of Artificial Molecular Machines, Oct 29 -- Prof. Anne K. Bentley, Lewis & Clark college - Topic: Materials chemistry and chemistry education research, Nov 12 -- Prof. Lu Hu, University of Montana - Reading the Smoke: The Analytical Chemistry of Wildfires, Nov 19 -- Prof. Michael M. Haley,… . Organization: Chemistry. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Biology 19 - Lecture Hall.

IRB Drop-In Office Hours

Need guidance in getting started with an IRB proposal? Do you have any questions about your IRB Proposal? Want to learn more about the IRB? Feel free to stop by and ask the IRB Intern for help. Organization: Institutional Review Board. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Eliot 216 - Classroom.

Fall Orchestra & Chorus Concert: Mozart Requiem in D minor K. 626

The Reed Music Department invites you to a special collaborative concert featuring the Reed Orchestra, Chorus, and Collegium Musicum performing Requiem in D minor K. 626 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Admission is free. Organization: Music. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Kaul Auditorium, Gray Lounge, & Kaul Foyer, Kaul 189 - Green Room A, Kaul 190 - Green Room B.

Forward

The second play of Chantal Bilodeau’s Arctic Cycle, Forward moves between the story of Norwegian Arctic explorer, Fridtjof Nansen, and our present-day anxiety over the rapidly changing climate. Woven throughout is the relationship between Nansen and the character Ice. A blend of theatre and electropop music, the humorous and poetic play progresses backwards from 2013 to 1893 and zeroes in on 40+ characters whose choices have unintended consequences that ripple through the generations. Open to the public. Tickets available here. All ticket revenue goes directly to supporting the theatre department at Reed College. Note that the Thursday, November 12 performance is an open dress rehearsal for invited guests only. All other dates are open to the public and require tickets. Organization: Theatre. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Diver Studio Theatre.

Biology Weekly Seminar Series

Organization: Biology. Friday, November 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Biology 19 - Lecture Hall.

Drop-in Math Support

Friday, November 20th, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Elliot 207, Drop in for math support with algebra, logarithms and exponents, unit conversions, and other foundational math concepts. Bring your questions, assignments, or problems you would like to work through—no appointment needed. Organization: Academic Support Services. Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Eliot 207 - Classroom.

Salmagundi Club Art Show - NYC Alumni Chapter

We're headed back to the Salmagundi Club for another reception for their annual art show this November. There is no admission (registration is suggested; website is not live yet, as of 9/29/26). Hosted by Peter Miller '06 and/or Laramie Silber '13. Organization: All Alumni Chapters, Alumni Relations, New York Alumni Chapter. Friday, November 20, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Off Campus.

Reed Entertainers Show

The Reed Entertainers’ Show is a longstanding annual staff and faculty tradition. It is a fun opportunity to enjoy the diversity of talent within our community. The event welcomes performers of all levels and has included skits, readings, comedy, drag, performance art, puppetry, and instrumental and vocal musical performances. We hope you'll join us! Organization: Development. Friday, November 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Forward

The second play of Chantal Bilodeau’s Arctic Cycle, Forward moves between the story of Norwegian Arctic explorer, Fridtjof Nansen, and our present-day anxiety over the rapidly changing climate. Woven throughout is the relationship between Nansen and the character Ice. A blend of theatre and electropop music, the humorous and poetic play progresses backwards from 2013 to 1893 and zeroes in on 40+ characters whose choices have unintended consequences that ripple through the generations. Open to the public. Tickets available here. All ticket revenue goes directly to supporting the theatre department at Reed College. Note that the Thursday, November 12 performance is an open dress rehearsal for invited guests only. All other dates are open to the public and require tickets. Organization: Theatre. Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Diver Studio Theatre.

KDC x PKW Random Play Dance

Join our Random Play Dance event and watch special performances by local Kpop cover group PacifiKWest and your very own Reed Kpop Dance Club!   Open to everyone regardless of Kpop knowledge or dance experience! If you don't know what a random play dance is, we play music to kpop songs and you can run into the middle to dance to the songs you want to. You can also just sit and watch, we don't judge :), Please RSVP through this link: https://forms.gle/1JZ2t2hZiYYzZGcS6. Organization: Kpop Dance Club. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. PAB 240 - Dance Studio.

Forward

The second play of Chantal Bilodeau’s Arctic Cycle, Forward moves between the story of Norwegian Arctic explorer, Fridtjof Nansen, and our present-day anxiety over the rapidly changing climate. Woven throughout is the relationship between Nansen and the character Ice. A blend of theatre and electropop music, the humorous and poetic play progresses backwards from 2013 to 1893 and zeroes in on 40+ characters whose choices have unintended consequences that ripple through the generations. Open to the public. Tickets available here. All ticket revenue goes directly to supporting the theatre department at Reed College. Note that the Thursday, November 12 performance is an open dress rehearsal for invited guests only. All other dates are open to the public and require tickets. Organization: Theatre. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Diver Studio Theatre.

Silent Meditation

Join us every Wednesday at noon for silent meditation. https://blogs.reed.edu/meditation/. Organization: Unaffiliated. Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Physics Fall Seminar Series

Please join us for our physics fall seminar series on Wednesdays at 4:30 in Physics P123. You can join us beforehand at 4:00 pm in the Physics student lounge for cookies, coffee, and casual conversation.    Schedule: September 9th, Summer Research Presentations, September, 16th Summer Research Presentations, September 23rd, Summer Research Presentations, September 30th, Lindsay Sonderhouse, NIST, October 7th, Moira Gresham, Whitman College, October 14th, Mark Byrd, Oak Ridge National Lab, October 28th, Mark Beck, Reed College, November 4th, Joel Franklin, Reed College, November 11th, Varchas Gopalaswamy, Colorado State. Organization: Physics. Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Physics 123 - Classroom.

HUM Paper Night

Get support with your HUM paper at this drop-in event. You do not need to schedule an appointment, just show up! Writing tutors will be available to help you brainstorm, develop a thesis, organize your ideas, revise a draft, or identify your next steps with crafting your paper. In addition to HUM 110 Paper Nights, students can also attend Writing Tutor Drop-In Hours throughout the week or schedule an appointment with a Writing Tutor. Organization: Academic Support Services. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Library 41 - Classroom.

Silent Meditation

Join us every Wednesday at noon for silent meditation. https://blogs.reed.edu/meditation/. Organization: Unaffiliated. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Community Table: Soup and Scribble

Soup & Scribble, Warm soup. Sweet treats. Real connection. Join us for the inaugural Reed Community Table: Soup and Scribble, a cozy Reed gathering where our campus comes together to share hot soup, cookies, and community. No program, no RSVP — just warmth, food, and friendly faces. Bring your creativity — let’s create and share our love for our community! Sponsored by members of the faculty, the student body, President’s Office, Bon Appetit, and Student Life. Organization: Faculty Committee On Diversity, Office of the President, Student Life - Dean of Students Office. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Kaul Auditorium, Gray Lounge, & Kaul Foyer.

IRB Drop-In Office Hours

Need guidance in getting started with an IRB proposal? Do you have any questions about your IRB Proposal? Want to learn more about the IRB? Feel free to stop by and ask the IRB Intern for help. Organization: Institutional Review Board. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Eliot 216 - Classroom.

Biology Weekly Seminar Series

Organization: Biology. Friday, December 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Biology 19 - Lecture Hall.

Music@Noon Recital

Bring your lunch and join us for a noontime recital in the Performing Arts Building Atrium featuring Reed music students and faculty. Free Admission. Organization: Music. Friday, December 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. PAB Atrium.

Portland Alumni Book Club

We are Reed alumni, spouses, and friends who meet every month on the 2nd Tuesday to talk about books. You can park in the PAB parking lot. Our June 9th selection is The Wall, by Marlen Haushofer. Our July 14th selection is The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, Our August 11th selection is The Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt. Organization: Alumni Relations, All Alumni Chapters. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Prexy - Living Room.

Silent Meditation

Join us every Wednesday at noon for silent meditation. https://blogs.reed.edu/meditation/. Organization: Unaffiliated. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Friday@4 Recital Featuring Chamber Music Ensembles

Join us for a free music recital featuring Reed music students and faculty. The event is free, and no tickets are required. Organization: Music. Friday, December 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Celebrate the Season at the Alumni Holiday Party

Join the Portland Alumni Chapter on Saturday, December 12, for one of Reed’s longest-running gatherings. Catch up with old friends, meet fellow Reedies, and celebrate a tradition that carries forward the spirit of the Boar’s Head Procession. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and conversation, with a hearty hors d’oeuvres buffet, desserts, a photo booth, and complimentary hot chocolate and cider. Other beverages will be available for purchase.  This event is 21+ only. Tickets: $25. Organization: Alumni Relations. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Kaul Auditorium, Gray Lounge, & Kaul Foyer.

Silent Meditation

Join us every Wednesday at noon for silent meditation. https://blogs.reed.edu/meditation/. Organization: Unaffiliated. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Winter's Voice

Organization: Music. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Eliot - Chapel.

Rose City Wind Symphony Concert

Join us for a memorable evening of music provided by the Rose City Wind Symphony. For more information, visit their website here. Organization: Rose City Pride Bands. Saturday, December 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Kaul Auditorium, Gray Lounge, & Kaul Foyer, Kaul 189 - Green Room A, Kaul 190 - Green Room B.

Portland Alumni Book Club

We are Reed alumni, spouses, and friends who meet every month on the 2nd Tuesday to talk about books. You can park in the PAB parking lot. 10 November.  Fredrik Backman.  My Friends  (In high demand. Reserve early!), 8 December.    Rinker Buck.   Oregon Trail, 12 January.     Colson Whitehead.  Harlem Shuffle, 9 February.      Dave Eggers.    Contrapposto. Organization: All Alumni Chapters, Alumni Relations. Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Prexy - Living Room.

CPR/First Aid

Environmental Health and Safety is hosting blended CPR and first aid course for Reed community members. The blended course includes 2 to 3 hours of online work, followed by an in-person session on January 19th at 9 a.m. You must complete the online work prior to the in-person session. Registration is first come, first served. Register online. Organization: Environmental Health & Safety. Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Vollum 120 - Classroom.

FearNoMusic Recital

Fear No Music (FNM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit redefining what classical music can be. Through bold performances of contemporary classical works and transformative mentorship for young composers, we’re building a more inclusive and innovative future for the art form. We spotlight the voices of composers from historically marginalized communities, as well as those living and working in the Pacific Northwest. And through our Young Composers Project, we help the next generation find their voice—and share it with the world. At Fear No Music, we teach, mentor, and inspire through the power of live ensemble music. From nurturing young composers to presenting bold, socially conscious performances, we are committed to building community and driving change through music. Organization: Music. Friday, January 22, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Eliot - Chapel.