Lectures & Programs

The academic year at UIndy is rich with lectures and programs on a myriad of topics, which makes it interesting and easy for students to earn Lecture/Performance credit. Many, such as the annual Kellogg Writers Series, are cultural in nature; others are more scholarly. The University Series and Diversity Series were created specifically for students.

University Series

The lectures, programs and special events of the University Series are designed to foster campus discussions focusing on UIndy's four learning goals: social responsibility, creativity, performance, and critical thinking.

The 2011-12 theme, “At the Top of Our Game," explores what it takes to give our best performances in all aspects of our lives, while keeping the previous themes of social responsibility and creativity in view. This year's featured events include:

Anthony Rapp
Star of Broadway, Film Actor & Author,
“Without You: A Memoir of Life, Love, and the Musical Rent”
September 26
8 p.m., Ransburg Auditorium

3rd Annual Provost's Lecture: Dr. Beverley Pitts, University President
"What I Learned from Football"
January 25
7 p.m., Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center

Israel Lecture: Lee Hamilton, Former Congressman
March 1
7:30 pm, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center

Diversity Series

The Diversity Lecture Series celebrates the diversity on our campus. These six events (three per semester) provide a fun and interesting approach to topics such as ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation. The programs feature comedians, theatrical performances, musicians, reality-show cast members and professional speakers.