A reading of selections from Einstein's Dreams with audience participation and conversation between author, physicist Alan Lightman, and researcher and artist D. Pillis.Join us for a special reading with author Alan Lightman from his seminal work, Einstein’s Dreams, a fictional meditation on the nature of time. Lightman and Pillis will lead a public reading of some of the book’s most beloved passages, inviting audience members to read aloud and share their own favorites. Attendees will also have the opportunity to imagine new worlds of time, you are encouraged to submit your ideas to the link below.Following the reading, Lightman, Professor of the Practice of the Humanities at MIT; and Pillis, an MIT Media Lab alum and Assistant Professor of Virtual Production at Emerson College, will engage in a conversation about the book's enduring impact, emerging research on TeleAbsence, and deep connections between time, physics, memory, identity, and the universe.A reception will follow the event.Please submit your reading selections or original visions of time using this form.November 14, 2025 6pm - 8pm $15 General Admission | $5 for MIT ID Holders

Award-winning selected films from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF). Celebrate the global outdoor community with films from around the world. Please note that these films are not rated; content may not be appropriate for all audiences.This event is presented in collaboration with the MIT Outing Club.

Bhagavad Gita Fall Lecture SeriesJoin HG Sadananda Dasa, MIT Vaishnava Hindu Chaplain, for a weekly journey into the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. Explore profound questions about identity, purpose, karma, yoga, love, and selfless service, and discover practical insights for living a meaningful and spiritually grounded life. Each session combines reflection, discussion, and practical tools for self-realization.RSVP: tinyurl.com/mitgita25

Time: 12:00 PMLocation: New London, CT