Lecture Series
Surviving Deep Differences: What We Need From Law and Civics
Spring 2024 Elderscholar Lecture Series:
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY LECTURES from March 12/13 - April 9/10
(All classes begin at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time)
Get ready for this Spring 2024 lineup!
Tuesday, March 12
Science of Flavor
Dr. Skip Brenzovich, Roanoke College Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of Honors Program
Wednesday, March 13
Church Music of the Futures: The Sacred Choral Music of Jonathan Harvey and John Tavener
Michael Pekel, Roanoke College Visiting Professor of Fine Arts, Choir Director
Tuesday, March 19
From Book to Television: Adapting to Adaptation
Cece Bell, Author and Illustrator
Wednesday, March 20
Surviving Deep Differences: What We Need From Law and Civics
Dr. John Inazu, Professor of Law and Religion, Author and Speaker
Tuesday, March 26
US Manned Space Program: Triumphs & Tragedies
Dr. Ken Garren, President Emeritus & Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, University of Lynchburg, VP Dean of Academic Affairs Emeritus & Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Roanoke College
Wednesday, March 27
George Washington: Visual Reflections of Democratic Ideals
Tim Isaacs, Roanoke College Adjunct Lecturer for Public Affairs, Director of the Henry H. Fowler Public Affairs Lecture Series, and Executive Director of the Center for Teaching the Rule of Law
Tuesday, April 2
War Comes to Roanoke, 1861 - 1865
Dr. John Selby, Retired Roanoke College Professor of History
Wednesday, April 3
Keepin' 'em in Stitches: Behind the Seams at Theater Roanoke College
Audrey Hamilton, Roanoke College Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Costume Design and Technology
Tuesday, April 9
Dragons: Appalachian Secrets that Uncovered the Beast Around the World
Dr. DorothyBelle Poli, Roanoke College Professor of Biology
Dr. Lisa Stoneman, Roanoke College Associate Professor of Education and Charperson
Wednesday, April 10
When Europe Was Islamic
Dr. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes, Roanoke College Professor of History
TUESDAY LECTURES ARE SOLD OUT!
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPRING 2024
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Inclement weather and cancellation policies are active during on-campus programming.
FOR CLASSES HELD AT THE ROANOKE COLLEGE CAMPUS ONLY: In the event of inclement weather, please call the weather hotline (540) 375-7777 or Community Programs at 540-375-2323 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.