The Secret of Comparative Studies: Stay Curious.

Mon, September 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Hagerty 198 + Global Gallery
Forbidden fruit. Hidden messages. Banned books. Great food.

 
Everyone is invited to join the Department of Comparative Studies from 2:00-4:30 p.m. on September 28 in Hagerty 198 and the Hagerty lobby gallery! Enjoy refreshments from Brassica, connect with friends of the department, and explore some of the questions, ideas, and habits of curiosity that shape Comparative Studies.
 
  • Meet a Buckeye PAWS therapy dog from 2-2:30
  • Sample orchard apples, learn the science behind varieties, and enter our re-naming contest*
  • Create cannibal poems and discover secret messages
  • Test your instincts in our Stranger Than Fiction challenge*
  • Browse banned books
                                                              *Yes, there will be prizes!
 
Maybe you already call Comparative Studies home; maybe you're curious about studying culture, religion, literature, folklore, technology, or something that refuses to fit neatly into a single category. Whoever you are, we welcome you to come see what people in Comparative Studies are currently reading, wondering, creating, and talking about.
 
Stop by for good company, good food, and a chance to stay curious together!

Event poster for "The Secret of Comparative Studies" event; see caption for more details.