UNLV Lectures

Here are some lectures that look interesting.  (Full list of talks are at https://www.unlv.edu/campuslife/lectures)

Sep 14: University Forum: Human Curiosity

University Forum: Human Curiosity

… a talk by Mario Livio, an internationally known astrophysicist and bestselling author. The ability to ask “why?” makes us uniquely human….

Sep 18: University Forum: Tumultuous Road to the Constitution

University Forum: Tumultuous Road to the Constitution

… a talk by George William Van Cleve, Research Professor in Law and History, Seattle University School of Law. For…

Oct 3:   Barrick Lecture Series: Barbara Corcoran (from “Shark Tank”) – “A True Rags to Riches Story”

With her signature tell-it-like-it-is attitude, Barbara shares one-of-a-kind insight on the importance of leadership, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit in today’s business environment and tips for staying relevant and competitive. A brilliant identifier of opportunity and talent, her indispensable success strategies will motivate you to greatness and help you take your business to the next level. Tickets available Sept 19.

Oct 10: University Forum: I Follow the Forest Flame Bird

University Forum: I Follow the Forest Flame Bird

… A Tropical Birding Adventure a talk by Stephen G. Brown, Barrick Scholar, Professor of English, UNLV. This presentation will take…

Oct 24: University Forum: Desert Cathedrals

University Forum: Desert Cathedrals

…Rhetorical Structures That Make America a talk by Adam Bateman, artist and curator. In his presentation “Desert Cathedrals:..

 Nov 14:  Barrick Lecture Series: Dr. Sanjay Gupta – “Medicine and the Media”

 CNN Chief Medical Correspondent and Emory Clinic Staff Neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta speaks on medicine and the media.  Tickets available Oct 28.

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series for Fall 2017 (has yet to be updated on their website.)

 

Alt-Truth: Can Reality Survive the Era of Trump?

Sep. 13, 2017,

6:00pm to 7:00pm

 

An Asia-Pacific Strategy: Where is the U.S. Headed?

Oct. 4, 2017,

6:00pm to 7:00pm

 

Paris Agreement 101

Oct. 18, 2017,

6:00pm to 7:00pm

 

What Drives Economic Growth?

Nov. 15, 2017,

6:00pm to 7:00pm