Thursday, October 9, 2025
10 a.m.
EVENT CANCELED - Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. - Etiquette expert Candace Smith will lead an etiquette workshop for students, helping them prepare for entry into the next phase of their lives. Knowledge of etiquette guidelines and practices helps people achieve a higher level of comfort and confidence when interacting with and leading others — which may be advantageous in a competitive job market.
5 p.m.
EVENT CANCELED - Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. - The Institute for the Study of Political Economy will welcome Vernon Smith, Nobel Laureate in Economics (2002), on Wednesday, October 9, at 5:00 p.m. in AJ 175. His lecture, “Theory of Society,” will shed light on Adam Smith’s Theory of Moral Sentiments, offering fresh context and clarity on the 18th-century classic. Dr. Smith will connect these ideas to contemporary issues, making the work relevant for today’s economists, social scientists, and philosophers.