The Lecture Series Committee is charged with the responsibility for administering the University Lecture Series, a program aimed at broadening and enriching the education provided in the classroom by bringing to campus speakers of intellectual distinction. The Office of the Chancellor may provide this committee with names of individuals (e.g. Nobel or Pulitzer Prize recipients) to be considered for the Lecture Series. Chairs may be expected to serve extended terms. Due to the nature of programming, this committee may vote to extend the Chair's appointment and vary the annual length of service. The term of this committee is from August to August.

Committee Membership

  • Ms. Julia A. Aubrey
    CHAIR (Non-Voting) : Director of Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    Member since 08/15/2016
  • Dr. Donovan E. Wishon
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2026
  • Ms. Amy K. Fisher
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2022 to 08/15/2025
  • Dr. Ignatius A. Alabi
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2022 to 08/15/2025
  • Ms. Jaye S. Davidson
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2021 to 08/15/2024
  • Dr. Hunter A. Taylor
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2021 to 08/15/2024
  • Ms. Emily H. Howorth
    Staff : University Communications
    Member since 08/15/2021
  • Mr. T B. Baker
    Staff : Director of Campus Programming
    Member since 08/15/2012
  • Dr. Burhanettin Keskin
    Representative : Faculty Senate
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Mrs. Jennifer P. Ethridge
    Representative : Staff Council
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Slot3 Vacant
    External Person : Omicron Delta Kappa (President)
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Mr. Parker Brown
    Undergraduate : Mortar Board President
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Mr. Anthony Irovic
    Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Ms. Emily Rasmussen
    Graduate : Student Representative
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024