J. James Woods Lecture Series

Lectures in the Sciences and Mathematics

The “Woods” Series was established by a generous gift from the estate of J. James Woods. The goal of the Woods bequest is to bring prominent mathematicians and scientists to Butler University in order to speak on theories at the frontier of their disciplines, as well as on related technologies and other issues of public concern.

2026-2027 Series Overview

Ben Rein – Thursday, September 17, 2026 – 7:30 PM – Schrott Center for the Arts

David Laviska – Thursday, October 1, 2026 – 7:30 PM – Shelton Auditorium

Katherine Freese – Thursday, October 22, 2026 – 7:30 PM – Shelton Auditorium

Arthur Benjamin – Tuesday, January 26, 2027 – 7:30 PM – Shelton Auditorium

Jessie Christiansen – Wednesday, February 17, 2027 – 7:30 PM – Shelton Auditorium

John Warner – Tuesday, March 2, 2027 – 7:30 PM – Shelton Auditorium

Anjana Khatwa – Tuesday, April 13, 2027 – 7:30 PM – Shelton Auditorium