Elizabethtown College recently announced the line-up of speakers for its 2023-24 Lecture Series, one of the region’s most notable programs.
Continuing a rich tradition of hosting speakers who provide audiences with the opportunity to be enlightened, engaged, and entertained, this year’s series is open to the public and features four internationally-known and remarkable individuals including:
David Hogg, Parkland Survivor & Gun Control Activist | Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. | Leffler Chapel & Performance Center, Elizabethtown College
Lecture Topic: Engage in the Change: Owning Democracy and Not Living in Fear of Ending Gun Violence
Combining his emotional experiences as a survivor of gun violence with political lessons learned through his advocacy efforts, Hogg outlines what citizens must do to affect political change and end living in fear of gun violence. Learn more.
The Leffler Lecture is made possible by a generous endowed gift from Linda ’67, H’03, and Patrick Castagna.
Olivia Troye, White House Coronavirus Task Force Whistleblower | Feb. 1, 2024, 7 p.m. | Leffler Chapel & Performance Center, Elizabethtown College
Lecture Topic: Doing the Right Thing. Even When It Costs Everything.
A former national security advisor for Vice President Mike Pence and member of the White House Coronavirus Force, Troye shares her personal journey to becoming one of the most notable government whistleblowers in recent American history. Learn more.
The Lefever Lecture is made possible by a generous endowed gift from Ernest W. Lefever ’42, H’92.
Daymond John*, CEO and Founder of FUBU and Star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” | March 27, 2024, 5 p.m. | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, Lancaster, Pa.
Lecture Topic: S.H.A.R.K. Points for Success
From humble beginnings to a self-made multimillionaire with over $6 billion to date in global product sales and a starring role on ABC’s business reality TV show, Shark Tank, John continues to set standards of excellence while expanding his interests in fashion, branding, marketing, consulting, entertainment, and beyond. Learn more.
The High Center Forum is made possible in part by the Carper Lecture Endowment Fund at Elizabethtown College.
Jemele Hill, Emmy Award-winning Journalist & Webby Award Winner | April 11, 2024, 7 p.m. | Leffler Chapel & Performance Center, Elizabethtown College
Lecture Topic: Learn from Your Past. Live by Your Convictions.
An Emmy Award-winning journalist and Webby Award winner, Hill is actively engaged in work that builds the capacity for sustained peace by initiating sometimes difficult, but necessary conversations around systemic oppression. Learn more.
All attendees must pre-register for each event. Each lecture is free and open to the public, excluding the High Center Forum with Daymond John held at the Lancaster Marriott & Convention Center which requires a fee per ticket. Register for lectures and learn more at etown.edu.
The Ware Lecture is made possible by a generous endowed gift from Judy S. ’68 and Paul W. Ware.
Celebrating Educate for Service Award Recipients
This year’s Lecture Series will also include the recognition and celebration of the 2023-24 Educate for Service Award honorees, who will be recognized at the Leffler Lecture, High Center Forum, and Ware Lecture. The Educate for Service Awards are the highest honors bestowed upon alumni by Elizabethtown College and the Elizabethtown College Alumni Association.