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Join us for a new season of the PUBlic Professor Series!
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WATCH THE LAST TALK:
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
From a Communist Doctor to Madonna's Cone Bra: Museums and Cultural Diplomacy in Troubled Times
Dr. Anne Dymond
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
Cockwambles, cornucopias, and the curious task of economics
Dr. Danny Le Roy
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Has AI made teachers obsolete?
Dr. Richelle Marynowski
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
Playing telephone with eyewitness evidence
Dr. Jamal Mansour
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
Indigenous Childhood Stories Transform Worlds – Want Some?
Dr. Don McIntyre
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Legalized Gambling in Canada: Winners and Losers
Dr. Rob Williams
ABOUT THE SERIES:
In June 2014, the Faculty of Arts & Science launched something special: the PUBlic Professor Series. In 2023, we expanded the series to include talks by researchers from across the University. This monthly lecture series is designed to spark thought-provoking discussions and bring a diverse group of experts and researchers from our campus right into the community.
While the series' scope has grown, its core mission remains unchanged. These talks will continue to offer valuable insights into topics that pique interest, inspire questions, and foster open and engaging conversations. The PUBlic Professor Series provides an excellent opportunity for the community to come together, connect with one another, and dive into meaningful discussions.
This series is a natural extension of the popular Public Professor column, co-edited by Dan Johnson and James Linville, which you may have enjoyed reading in the Lethbridge Herald. Over the span of three years, they published a total of 146 regular Saturday columns, each penned by our talented faculty, sharing intriguing aspects of their research with you.
Together, let’s explore the fascinating world of knowledge, one conversation at a time.