November 19, 2012 Luke Remage-Healey, UMass The brain on steroids: Local synthesis and action in circuits that contral songbird behavior. McConnell 103 4:30pm snacks at 4:00pm.

November 26, 2012 Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, U of California-Davis Mothers and others: What it means to develop and evolve as a cooperatively breeding ape. McConnell 103 4:30pm snacks at 4:00pm.

November 29, 2012 Daniel Goleman, The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: New Insights. Weinstein Auditorium, Smith College 5:00-6:30pm. Open to the Public.