Library Lecture Series

Library Lecture Series Archive

Spring 2024

April 2 – Karatsu Pottery

Presenter: Dom Venzant

Dom Venzant gave a presentation and demonstration on Karatsu Pottery.

Fall 2023

September 20 – Innovation & Thinking Differently

Presenter: Chris Wolf

"Innovation, Small Tests of Change & My Journey of Thinking Differently" explored how we can think outside the box. Lunch was welcome and refreshments were provided.

Fall 2021

October 7 – Stress Management During Stressful Times

Presenter: Penny Rosenthal, PhD, Director of Advocacy Services

Spring 2021

May 4 – When Antibiotics Don't Work

Presenter: Sue Knoll, Riverland Faculty

Topic: Phage Therapy

Lecture photo of Sue Knoll's presentation on phage therapy

Fall 2020

October 21 – Creating Live Online Theatre

Presenter: Lindsey Williams, Riverland Faculty

Spring 2020

January 29 – Mushroom & Antler Shed 'Hunting'

Presenter: Taylor Flugge, Riverland Faculty

Taylor Flugge lecture image showing mushroom and antler shed items

Fall 2019

November 20 – Lincoln's Funeral Procession

Presenter: Gary Schindler, Riverland Faculty

October 23 – Sabbatical Highlights: Chaco Canyon

Presenter: Dr. Rich Cambell, Riverland Faculty

Dr. Rich Cambell presentation image at Chaco Canyon

October 1 – Stories for Small Town America

Presenter: Eva Barr, Farmer/Theatre Artist

Eva Barr presenting theatre adaptation talk

September 11 – Native American Cultural Circle

Presenter: Diana Ross, Spirit Bear Academy

Diana Ross presenting Native American cultural insights

Spring 2019

April 17 – Exploring the History and Culture of Ireland

Presenters: Scott Blankenbaker and Susan Hansen

Presentation photo from Ireland cultural lecture

April 3 – Screwball Comedy and Hollywood

Presenter: Dr. J.C. Turner, Riverland Community College

Poster shown during Dr. Turner’s lecture on Hollywood comedy

March 20 – Nigeria: Why America Should Care

Presenter: Dr. Adenuga Atewologun, Riverland Community College

Dr. Nuga’s lecture on Nigeria and its global relevance

Fall 2018

September 19 – Immigrant Voices

Lecture on immigrant perspectives and stories.

October 24 – Brit Lit Wit

Presenter: Betsy Goetz, Riverland English Department

November 14 – Human Rights: 70th Anniversary

Presenter: Andrea Cohen, Iowa United Nations Association

Spring 2018

April 11 – Bi-Polar

Presenter: Suzette Overby, Riverland Human Services

March 28 – Principled Negotiation

Presenter: Josh Thoreson, Riverland Copy Center

February 28 – The Future of Agronomy

Presenter: Nick Schiltz, Riverland Ag Instructor

Fall 2017

November 15 – The Balfour Declaration

Presenter: Dean Ulland, Riverland History Department

October 11 – Waterlogged: 7 Months Canoeing

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Library Lecture Series