Speakers and Events
What would you say about a speaker series that has included Barack Obama, Colin Powell, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Elie Wiesel, Robert Duvall, Coretta Scott King, Margaret Thatcher, and Apollo 13 astronauts, just to name a few?
And Principia College students didn’t just hear these people speak from a distance. With most speakers, there are opportunities to interact. Robert Duvall taught an acting class when he was here, Barack Obama met with a group of students the night he spoke on campus, and Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise discussed NASA's impact on design with art and astronomy students. You never know who’s going to stop by.
The George A. Andrews Distinguished Speaker Series features men and women of high ideals and strong character who have made a significant imprint on our times. The College also sponsors lecture series devoted to moral courage and diversity. And our two student-run conferences bring speakers to campus annually to share insights on public affairs and international affairs. In addition, we welcome leading scholars, writers, diplomats, and business and civic leaders—often for an extended time—through our Annenberg Visiting Scholar Program. View a list of past speakers.
A Sampling of Speakers and Events in 2018–19
(Unless otherwise noted, there is no charge to attend.)
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September 11 |
Annenberg Scholar Dane Carlson, Fulbright Scholar7:30 p.m. in Wanamaker Hall |
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October 9 |
Annenberg Scholar Killian Stokes, Co-founder of Moyee Coffee Ireland7:30 p.m. in Wanamaker Hall |
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October 11 |
Organ Concert, Featuring Dr. Jan Kraybill7:30 p.m. in Cox Auditorium |
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October 11–13 |
The Shape of ThingsNightly 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday in the Black Box Theatre |
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November 15–17 |
Urinetown: The MusicalNightly at 7:30 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday in Cox Auditorium |
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February 14 |
Annenberg Scholar Dr. Gordon Grant, Education Director, North Carolina Outward Bound School7:30 p.m. in Wanamaker Hall |
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February 28 |
Monitor Night Live7:30 p.m. in Wanamaker Hall |
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March 5 |
Annenberg Scholar Aurora Robson, Visual Artist7:30 p.m. in Wanamaker Hall |