JHU 150 Commemoration Days: A Hopkins Celebration

Our picture of the universe is changing fast. It is expanding faster than we thought, its laws are stranger than we imagined, and its unraveling mysteries are constantly defying our current explanations. What happens when science challenges the stories we've long told about our place in the cosmos—and how can the sciences and humanities learn from each other as our understanding evolves?

-Moderator Sean Carroll, nationally recognized physicist and host of the popular podcast Mindscape, brings insights from modern cosmology and the nature of time, helping us make sense of a universe that is stranger and more surprising than we ever expected with three distinguished panelists:
-Adam Riess, Nobel Prize–winning astronomer whose work revealed the accelerating expansion of the universe, shares what it's like to discover something that fundamentally alters our cosmic story.
Philosopher Jenann Ismael explores how ideas like choice, perspective, and responsibility fit into a universe governed by deep physical laws.
-Classicist Karen ní Mheallaigh looks to the ancient world, showing how earlier cultures wrestled with the cosmos—and what their questions can still teach us today.

Registeration in advance is required: https://web.cvent.com/event/06fb71ce-cbd5-4087-b86e-befbbcf26fac/regProcessStep1; space is limited. Event is free.

This conversation is part of the Next Conversations, a series of discussions designed to inspire wonder, reflection, and possibility—bringing cutting-edge science into dialogue with the arts and humanities to explore the future for discovery, creativity, and the human experience.

Celebrate Johns Hopkins' 150th at the JHU Ice Rink in the Imagine Center Parking Lot. Enjoy skating, giveaways, and a festive photo opportunity with a 150th-branded snow globe. Open to faculty, staff, students, and the community.

The Johns Hopkins University Ice Rink is a seasonal outdoor skating experience located on the Homewood campus, offering a fun and welcoming environment for skaters of all levels. Guests can enjoy a 6,000-square-foot rink, complimentary skate rentals, and a variety of themed skating sessions throughout the season. Whether you're joining for casual open skate, a special event, or simply to enjoy time on the ice with friends and family, the rink provides a festive winter atmosphere for the entire community.

To ensure a smooth and safe visit, all skaters are required to reserve a 90 minute time slot in advance and follow the rink's code of conduct. Beginner-friendly sessions and occasional instruction are available, making the rink accessible to both new and experienced skaters. The Johns Hopkins Ice Rink is a popular seasonal attraction—secure your spot early and enjoy one of the university's favorite winter traditions.

Please contact https://www.jhu.edu/johns-hopkins-ice-rink-at-homewood/#registration for a reservation, and email icerink@jh.edu for questions or comments.

Go behind the scenes of the Hopkins History Book in this special conversation with members of the book's editorial and production team. Learn how the university's 150-year story was researched, shaped, and brought to life in print—offering new insight into the people, moments, and milestones that define Johns Hopkins.
Panelists: Andrew Jewett, Lead Author
Jonathan Stressfeld, Co-Author
Ann Reser, Program Manager
Moderated by Barbara Kline Pope, the Director of the JHU Press
A reception will follow the program.. Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Faculty, Staff, Unviersity community welcome.

Wear Blue or your best Hopkins gear and join Join us for a special Blue Jay Tuesday as we ceelebrate 150 years of Johns Hopkins University with an afternoon of community, history, and Blue Jay pride. Jion us for this extra special Blue Jay Tuesday with all of the things you would expect- music, food, one-on-a-kind giveaways that are new releases and only available at these events. . Enjoy the Hopkins Retrospective historic photo display, live performances, birthday cupcakes, interactive crafts, and commemorative giveaways.Explore Hopkins history and leave with a photo, grab come food, listen to some music and see a performance, see our rich history from our student organizations, get crafty and show your Hopkins spirit. Join us- we can't wait to celebrate with you and some very special guests!
Come together with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to mark this important milestone moment and celebrate Hopkins—past, present, and future.Go HOP!!

A virtual talk exploring the early history of Johns Hopkins University and the foundations that shaped its first 150 years. This engaging program will reflect on the university's inauguration, its evolution over time, and the milestones that have defined the Hopkins community.

A live Q&A will follow the presentation. Giveaways will be offered to participants who join the session.

Register in advance using this link: https://events.jhu.edu/form/humble-beginnings

Come to the Bunting Meyerhoff Interfaith and Community Center to and celebrate 150 years of Hopkins with your own Junk Journal. As part of Sesquicentennial Commemoration Days, take part in a hands-on creative experience where you can design your own one-of-a-kind junk journal. Using a wide variety of craft materials, participants will create personalized keepsakes that capture memories, reflections, and inspiration. Supplies will be provided including some great copies of archival images of Hopkins. Celebrate 150 years of Hopkins by adding your own story to the next chapter. Event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and University Community.

Think you have what it takes to answer trvia questions about Hopkins trivia across our 150 years across our 10 schools? Bring your friends and join us for this extra speical Hop Quiz Trivia Night with our friends at Charm City Trivia from 4-6pm on Thursday, February 26 at Mo's Place in the Bloomberg Student Center. Teams can be up to 8 members total- if you are a singleton and want to play, you are always welcome to come and join another team or make a team of other single players to better your chances to win! We provide 2 free appetizers per team and some amazing prizes !

Enjoy complimentary appetizers, connect with fellow Blue Jays, and celebrate Commemoration Day!Faculty, staff, students are all welcome! Note that Mo's Place is cashless so if you wish to purchase food or beverage at the bar, you will need to bring a card or use jcash or the dining app.

As part of Sesquicentennial Commemoration Week, this thought-provoking panel discussion will explore the intertwined histories of campus and community. Featuring insights from the curators of If Homewood's Walls Could Talk, this conversation will examine the stories embedded within the Homewood campus and reflect on how those narratives shape our understanding of Johns Hopkins at 150. Registration required using the following link: https://jhu.libcal.com/calendar/events/retrospectives.

As part of Sesquicentennial Commemoration Days, explore If Homewood's Walls Could Talk: A History of an American House at your own pace. This self-guided experience invites visitors to engage with the layered history of Homewood and the evolving stories of campus and community that have shaped Johns Hopkins over 150 years.