In the Fall of 2000, the School of Humanities and Social Science at MIT celebrated its 50th anniversary and its re-naming as the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science (SHASS). Events included a two-day colloquium titled "Asking the Right Questions" (October 6th & 7th) and a celebratory concert.Session 1 of the colloquium, held on October 6th, focuses on the theme, "What Do We Know About Human Nature?"