{"id":20442,"date":"2025-08-28T08:12:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/?p=20442"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:06:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:06:53","slug":"elizabethtown-college-announces-internationally-recognized-speakers-for-2025-26-lecture-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/elizabethtown-college-announces-internationally-recognized-speakers-for-2025-26-lecture-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Elizabethtown College Announces Internationally-Recognized Speakers for 2025-26 Lecture Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ware Lecture featuring\u00a0Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, scheduled for Thursday, April 16, has been canceled.<\/div><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n

The free Lecture Series is open to the public and begins on Nov. 13 with Disney\u2019s \u201cHigh School Musical\u201d star, Monique Coleman<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Elizabethtown College recently announced the lineup of speakers for its <\/span>2025-26 Lecture Series<\/span><\/a>, one of the region\u2019s most notable programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The free Lecture Series is open to the public and continues a rich tradition of hosting speakers who bring bold ideas, powerful stories, and unforgettable conversations to campus. All attendees must <\/span>register<\/span><\/a> for each event. Each lecture is free and open to the public. Register for lectures and learn more at <\/span>etown.edu.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The 2025-26 Lecture Series features three internationally-known and remarkable individuals, including:<\/span><\/p>\n

Monique Coleman, Award-Winning Actress, Producer, and Humanitarian | Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. | Leffler Chapel & Performance Center, Elizabethtown College | Register<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lecture Topic:<\/em> <\/span>We\u2019re All in This Together<\/em><\/p>\n

From \u201cHigh School Musical\u201d star to global changemaker, Monique Coleman shares her journey as a youth advocate, United Nations Youth Champion, and creator of platforms that empower young voices. <\/span>Learn more.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Leffler Lecture is made possible by a generous endowed gift from Linda ’67, H’03 and Patrick Castagna.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Carl Zimmer, Acclaimed New York Times Columnist, Author, and Science Journalist | Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. | Leffler Chapel & Performance Center, Elizabethtown College | Register<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lecture Topic: <\/span>The Age of AI: Cracking the Code of Life<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Artificial intelligence is transforming biology, enabling scientists to decode protein structures, design new cells, and uncover life\u2019s deepest mysteries. Carl Zimmer explores this frontier of discovery, where machines accelerate our understanding of life itself and reveal possibilities that once seemed unimaginable. <\/span>Learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Lefever Lecture is made possible by a generous endowed gift from Ernest W. <\/span>Lefever ’42, H\u201992.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Bestselling Author and Gender Equality Advocate | Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. | Leffler Chapel & Performance Center, Elizabethtown College | Register<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lecture Topic:<\/em> <\/span>Creating the World You Want<\/em><\/p>\n

New York Times bestselling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reflects on resilience, individuality, and gender equality. Drawing from personal experiences, she shares lessons on resilience, individuality, and the courage to challenge limiting norms. <\/span>Learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Ware Lecture is made possible by a generous endowed gift from Judy S. ’68, H’25 and Paul W. Ware.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Celebrating Educate for Service Award Recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lecture Series will also include the recognition and celebration of each recipient of the 2025-26 Educate for Service Awards before each lecture. The <\/span>Educate for Service Awards<\/span><\/a> are the highest honors bestowed upon alumni by Elizabethtown College and the Elizabethtown College Alumni Association.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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