2007-2008 University of Akron Forum Series |
 The campus-wide speaker series, The University of Akron Forum is in its thirteenth year. Support by the Office of the President and the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, the Forum and the John S. Knight Lecture bring a series of major speakers to campus each season so that The University of Akron can better serve its campus community and the people of Northeast Ohio.
Coordinated with each event in the Forum series will be a variety of campus lectures, discussions and workshops to broaden and deepen the campus learning environment. Study guides of each speaker will be available this season by calling (330) 972-7224. EJ Thomas Ticket Office (330) 972-7570 |
| John Waters: Between Heaven and Hell Sponsored by E. J. Thomas Hall and the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 pm E. J. Thomas Hall More information |
| Don Tapscott: "WIKINOMICS" How mass collaboration Changes Everything Sponsored by the Office of the President, The University of Akron Thursday, Janurary 10, 7:30pm E.J. Thomas Hall More Information |
| David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States Sponsored by Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Economics and E. J. Thomas Hall Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 pm E. J. Thomas Hall More information |
| Benjamin Zander: Experiencing the Art of Possibility Special collaboration with FirstEnergy Foundation, Akron Symphony Orchestra and E. J. Thomas Hall Tuesday, February 5, 4-6 pm, Free E. J. Thomas Hall More information |
| Paul Rusesabagina: Real Life Hero of Hotel Rwanda Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Development, Center for Conflict Management, Honors College, Zips Programming Network, Associated Student Government, International Programs and E. J. Thomas Hall Tuesday, February 12, 7:30 pm Student Union Ballroom More information |
| Ann Curry, News Anchor Show has been Postponed Ann Curry sincerely regrets that she cannot make it to Akron on March 10th. She has an assignment by NBC News that prevents her from coming. She is committed to appearing at the University though and is pleased to postpone her visit to the Fall of 2008. Refunds will be available at point of purchase. For additional information contact the Thomas Hall Ticket Office, 330.972.7570. More information |
| Nikki Giovanni, Author, Poet, Essayist and Professor Sponsored by Honors College of The University of Akron and supported by The Buckingham Endowment Thursday, April 10, 7:30 pm The Donfred H. Gardner Theatre located in the Student Union More information |
| The John S. Knight Lecture presents Martin Sheen, Award-Winning Actor, Social Activist and Humanitarian Monday, April 21, 7:30 pm, Free E. J. Thomas Hall More information |
Subscriptions When you purchase a subscription you will automatically receive tickets to the two lectures this season which are free ticketed events, the John S. Knight Lecture presenting Martin Sheen and Benjamin Zander: Experiencing the Art of Possibility. General Public: $25 Non-subscription tickets for individual lectures are $8 each, $6 for University of Akron Faculty/Staff and Seniors and $4 for University of Akron Students with a valid ID. For patrons wanting tickets to one or both of the free lectures – limit 2 tickets per lecture – please mail your request to the Thomas Hall Ticket Office and include a self addressed stamped envelope. |
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| E.J. Thomas Hall | The University of Akron | Downtown Akron |