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The Hastings College Lecture Series (HCLS) has a long and storied history, beginning in 1967 as the Convocation Series; it is the longest standing program of its nature on our campus.
The Hastings College Lecture Series (HCLS) has a long and storied history, beginning in 1967 as the Convocation Series; it is the longest standing program of its nature on our campus.
In the following decades, HCLS has hosted poet laureates, Leica medallists, film makers and MacArthur fellows, as well as ambassadors, astronauts, artists, authors and activists. HCLS has served as an integral part of our campus culture and in our community for sparking important dialog across myriad disciplines and issues, while in the process becoming one of Hastings College's hallmark institutions.
In the following decades, HCLS has hosted poet laureates, Leica medallists, film makers and MacArthur fellows, as well as ambassadors, astronauts, artists, authors and activists. HCLS has served as an integral part of our campus culture and in our community for sparking important dialog across myriad disciplines and issues, while in the process becoming one of Hastings College's hallmark institutions.
Speaker Approvals
Speaker Approvals
The Hastings College Lecture Series is charged with approving all outside lecturers and performers at Hastings College.
Please submit requests 30 days in advance or sooner if possible.
All speakers are approved unless:
The offices of Public Safety or Human Resources indicate the speaker has been previously banned from campus, or
The office of Public Safety determines the speaker presents a substantial threat to the safety of the campus (potential for disruption of pedagogical purpose not being a legitimate criterion for refusal).
HCLS currently does not provide funding for events outside its primary responsibilities, which includes Invited Faculty Lecturers and a Student Event. Thus, we are unable to entertain requests for providing funds for other purposes.
Speaker approvals will be shared with all campus employees.
To submit your speaker or performer request, please click the button below.
Promoting Your Event
After your speaker is approved, here's a speaker hosting checklist to help you plan your event.
Approved Speakers
Approved Speakers
Here is a list of most campus speakers since January 2020. Most recent is on top. (Note: This list is updated periodically.)
Invited Faculty Lecture
Invited Faculty Lecture
HCLS sponsors the Invited Faculty Lecturers.
Each year, two faculty are invited to give a lecture to campus on a topic of their choosing through a joint faculty and student vote. Faculty first nominate their peers who have completed three or more years at Hastings College, then students select the two who receive the honor. The vote is held in the spring and announced during Honors Convocation, which is held during our Celebration of Excellence.
HCLS Committee
HCLS Committee
The HCLS committee is comprised of the individuals below.
Mike Howie (co-chair)
Louie Eckhardt (co-chair)
Catherine Biba
Brad Dinardo
Cat Clifford
Neil Heckman
Roxann Holiday
Kittie Grace, non-voting (ADASA)
Current as of August 2024.
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