Wolfson College is pleased to announce the creation of the ​Baruch Spinoza Scholarship in Physics​. This scholarship has been made possible thanks to a generous gift from Dr. Matthew C. Levy, a Wolfson alumnus. This scholarship is intended to honour Sir Isaiah Berlin, the College’s founder and like Spinoza an influential philosopher. By offering it to a physicist, it is oriented to acknowledge the origination of physics as experimental philosophy, in the Oxford tradition. With a focus on organic photovoltaics, it matches Wolfson’s sustainability agenda.

The ​Helen Diller Institute​ provides our nation’s future leaders with a rich academic forum for exploring the breadth and complexity of Israel and Jewish topics. The programs expose students to world-class thought leadership while fostering a community of faculty and peers to support them throughout their college experience. At a time when polarization is more severe than ever, we bring integrity, nuance, and grit to restore civil discourse, creating dynamic spaces where students and the wider community can thoughtfully exchange ideas on complicated, deep-seated subjects.

Throughout the series, invited attendees will have the opportunity to hear from incredible women and learn more about their stories. We will also be showcasing Oakland entrepreneurs, making this a truly unique and memorable experience.