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Where do we go from here? Everyone has that question, but author and scholar Francis Fukuyama has spent a lot of time finding possible answers in sociopolitical terms. On Tuesday (April 16), in Purdue’s Giant Leaps Series, he will discuss “Identity Politics and the Future of Democracy” with President Mitch Daniels in an armchair talk that is part of Purdue’s Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign. The week also holds a symposium focused on optimizing aging, a visit by Apple’s Steve Wozniak and a Purdue Theatre production. Don't Miss It!

APRIL 16

Works by Gordon Parks, a famous 20th century artist and photographer, will be in exhibition with the theme of “Black Migration.” 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Black Cultural Center. BCC events

Steven E. Koonin, an NYU professor who works on urban science, will bring a Discovery Park Distinguished Lecture titled "Certainties and Uncertainties in Our Energy and Climate Futures. 11 a.m.-noon. Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 121. Livestreaming available. Article | Website

Francis Fukuyama, an author and a center director at Stanford University, will discuss “Identity Politics and the Future of Democracy” with President Mitch Daniels. This is an event in the sesquicentennial Giant Leaps Series. 6:30-7:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. News release | Website

APRIL 17

A symposium “What IF We Could Optimize Aging?” presented by the Center for Research on Brain, Behavior, and NeuroRehabilitation (CEREBBRAL) will include a poster session and two featured speakers, Todd Braver of Washington University (St. Louis) and Sheila Fleming of Northeast Ohio Medical University. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (program at 9:30 a.m.). STEW, Room 214. This event is a part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival, the centerpiece of Purdue’s Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign, addressing the IF theme “Health, Longevity and Quality of Life.” Website

The co-founder of Apple Inc. will visit Purdue for “Steve Wozniak: What IF We Lose Control of Technology?” This will be a discussion with Mung Chiang, dean of the College of Engineering, on the founding of Apple, artificial intelligence and his personal vision for the future of technology. This event is a part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival, the centerpiece of Purdue’s Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign, addressing the IF theme “Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms and Automations: Balancing Humanity and Technology.” 6-7 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Tickets: Free but required; general admission; doors will open at 5:30 p.m. To obtain a ticket: Stewart Center box office or online at Purdue University Account Manager. News release

Purdue Theatre continues with the second week of “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen, a dramatic comedy in the world of fantasy role-playing games. Pao Hall, Nancy T. Hansen Theatre. Performances  at 7:30 p.m. April 17, 18, 19, 20. Tickets: public, $19.50; student, $12.50; senior (62+), $15.50. Theatre season

APRIL 18

 “Giant Leaps Series: Economic Ideas Forum Featuring Doug Irwin” will be a fireside chat about trade policy and negotiations strategy. Irwin, a trade policy expert, will be joined onstage by the Krannert School’s dean, David Hummels, and an associate dean, David Schoorman. Registration by April 12 was preferred. The forum also has faculty symposia in the afternoon before the early evening talk. 5:30-7 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. News release

A PEEK AHEAD

APRIL 23 and 25

Chamber Recital I and Chamber Recital II will feature performances by students in Purdue Bands & Orchestras. 7-9 p.m. each night. STEW, Fowler Hall.

APRIL 25

“What IF We Blaze a Path to Mars?” will be a high, even orbital, level panel discussion moderated by President Mitch Daniels, former co-chair of the National Research Council’s Committee on Human Space Flight. Panelists: Jonathan Lunine, the David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences and director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University; Mary Lynne Dittmar, president and CEO of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration; and Bill Gerstenmaier,  Purdue alumnus and associate administrator, human exploration and operations, at NASA. This event is a part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival, the centerpiece of Purdue’s Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign, addressing the IF theme “Space: Earth, Exploration, Economics.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. WALC, Hiler Theater. Event

APRIL 25-26

Mahan Esfahani is a key part of a resurgence of interest in the harpsichord, which is older than piano but sounds fresh and varied when a master plays it. Limited seating for two shows at Duncan Hall, 619 Ferry St., Lafayette. Tickets $27-$38. Event. Shows:
     • 7:30 p.m. Apr. 25. Pre-show discussion at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar: wine and beer.
     • 8 p.m. April 26. Pre-show discussion at 7 p.m. Cash bar: wine and beer.

APRIL 26-27

“Spring Works” in dance will blossom again onstage during performances by the Purdue Contemporary Dance Company. Featuring student dancers and choreography by Division of Dance faculty, plus original music/sound by theatre students. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts, Nancy T. Hansen Theatre. Reserved seating: public, $14, students, $11; ages 1-12, $7. Dance

APRIL 28

Jazz on the Hill featuring all jazz bands at Purdue plus the Alumni Jazz Band will return to Slayter Hill this year now that construction on Stadium Avenue is done. 2-4 p.m. Free. Band events

SPORTS IN SEASON

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Track and field (indoor and outdoor) | Free admission | Information for attending
Women's tennis | Free admission | Information for attending
Men's tennis | Free admission | Information for attending
Baseball | Tickets | Home season March 12-May 18
Softball | Tickets | Home season March 22-April 28
Women’s golf | Free admission | Information for attending
Men’s golf | Free admission | Information for attending

These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" under the Campus News pulldown at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.