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Elderscholar Lecture Series

Spring 2026: March 31 - April 28 (All Tuesdays except for April 8)

All classes begin at 12:00 p.m. EST

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TUESDAY LECTURES

March 31 - TBD
Dr. Sarah Murray, Assistant Professor of the School of Education, Government, & Society

April 8 (Wednesday) - TBD
Dr. DorothyBelle (DB) Poli, Professor of Biology, Cannabis Studies

April 14 - The Future of History
Dr. Robert Willingham, Associate Professor of History

April 21 - TBD
Dr. John Selby, Retired Professor of History, Roanoke College

April 28 - Surgeon, Soldier, Patriot: The Life of William Fleming
Mr. Garrett Channell, Executive Director of the Salem Museum

Inclement weather and cancellation policies are active during on-campus programming.

In the event of inclement weather, please call the weather hotline (540) 375-7777 or Community Programs at 540-375-2596 after 8 a.m. the day of the class to verify if the program will run as scheduled.

If the College is closed or closing early, there will be no Elderscholar program that day. If the College is under a delayed opening, or operating on a normal schedule, Elderscholar MAY BE CANCELED in order to protect the safety of the Elderscholars. If the program is canceled due to weather, Community Programs will make every effort to reschedule at a later date.

If the scheduled presenter is not available at a later date, an alternate lecture will be provided.