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Monday, September 29th, 2025

Nat Geo Explorer at Large Nalini Nadkarni Interacts with 100+ Bucknell Students Through Res College Common Hour Program

On Monday, September 29, Nalini Nadkarni, National Geographic Explorer at Large, met and interacted with more than 100 Bucknell University students through the Residential College Common Hour program. She met with students from the Discovery Res College, Society and Technology Res College, and Nature and Innovation Res College. Nalini will present her multimedia presentation “From Roots to Canopy” at the Weis Center on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. Professor Chris Martine will introduce Nalini and facilitate a post-show Q&A. Nalini talked about growing up in Bethesda, MD and climbing the eight trees lining her parents’ […]

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Posted by on September 29, 2025

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

National Geographic Live Brings Explorers from the Field to Central PA

The Weis Center will host a multimedia presentation, National Geographic Live: From Roots to Canopy, on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. This engagement is part of the Weis Center’s year-long Trees Series.  Patrons are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a free Environmental Expo in the Atrium featuring: DCNR, Linn Conservancy, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Seven Mountains Audubon, and Susquehanna Greenway Partnership. Climb into the clouds with tree canopy ecologist Nalini Nadkarni to experience the worlds hidden in the treetops above our heads. The performance is sponsored, in part, by The Daily Item and WellSpan […]

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Posted by on September 16, 2025

Monday, February 4th, 2019

National Geographic Live: Ocean Photographer Brian Skerry Comes to the Weis Center

National Geographic ocean photographer Brian Skerry will present a multimedia presentation called “Ocean Soul” on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. A book signing with Mr. Skerry will take place after the presentation in the Weis Center Atrium. Voyage across the oceans with one of National Geographic’s most seasoned photographers and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. Using his camera to communicate, Brian Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater telling the oceans’ stories. His images celebrate the mystery of the depths and offer portraits of creatures so intimate they sometimes appear to […]

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Posted by on February 4, 2019

Friday, August 31st, 2018

National Geographic Live: “When Women Ruled the World” with Egyptologist Kara Cooney

Egyptologist Dr. Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney, at first glance, seems like the female Indiana Jones. She studies a civilization so ancient it’s steeped in myth, travels the world, and speaks in forums at distinguished universities. But her work isn’t all about studying stories inscribed in coffins or translating hieroglyphics. In her National Geographic Live presentation “When Women Ruled the World,” sponsored by the Weis Center, Cooney asks a critical question: What can we learn from the women who once ruled Egypt as kings? Dr. Cooney is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA. Specializing in craft production, coffin studies, […]

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Posted by on August 31, 2018

Monday, August 13th, 2018

National Geographic Live featuring Professor of Egyptology Comes to Weis Center

Dr. Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney, National Geographic author and professor of Egyptian art and architecture at UCLA, will present “When Women Ruled the World” on Thursday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. There will be a meet-and-greet with Dr. Cooney in the Weis Center Atrium following her presentation. Dr. Cooney explores the reigns of powerful ancient queens to illuminate a time when women ruled the world.  Often neglected in the history books, these strong female leaders were considered exceptions to the rule, but their power and influence is undeniable. Cleopatra used her sexuality – and her money – to build […]

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Posted by on August 13, 2018

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