Distinguished Speaker Series
The George E. McCammon Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series challenges students to
examine key issues facing our society and apply the tools of their liberal arts curriculum
as they search for truth and enlightenment.
In 1998, Class of 1925 alumnus George A. McCammon established the George E. McCammon
Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series at McKendree with an endowed gift in honor of
his father, Dr. George E. McCammon. Dr. McCammon served as a Methodist minister for
18 years before he became president of McKendree College in 1919.
Like his father, Mr. McCammon believed that significant learning is not limited to
the classroom. With this gift to McKendree in his father’s honor, he created a forum
for the exchange of ideas that occurs outside the classroom.
Linda Greenlaw
Wednesday, November 9, 2017, @ 7:30 p.m.
The real-life hero of Sebastian Junger’s novel-made-movie, The Perfect Storm, Linda Greenlaw is the only female swordfish boat captain in the world and a lifelong
commercial fisherman.
The Woodrow Wilson Fellow was featured on the Discovery Channel series “Swords: Life on the Line” (2009-2011) and is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Hungry Ocean (1999), The Lobster Chronicles (2002) and All Fishermen Are Liars (2004), as well as two mysteries, Slipknot (2007) and Fisherman’s Bend (2008).
FREE
Stephen Lang - POSTPONED!
Star of the popular film Avatar will visit McKendree for a short residency with McKendree students to speak with
him about his career and his work with veterans preparing for Beyond Glory.
Due to a conflict in the actor's schedule, the Beyond Glory performance has been POSTPONED
until 2017. Patrons are encouraged to hold on to their tickets in anticipation of
the 2017 reschedule date.
the idea lab
Tuesday, March 7, 2017, @ 7:30 p.m.
Modeled after the hugely popular TED Talks (Technology, Entertainment, Design), this
event will bring together a group of informative and performative speakers for one
night of fascinating talks and ideas.
$5 Public, McKendree University Students FREE
Elizabeth Gilbert
Wednesday, April 12, 2017, @ 7:30 p.m.
Author Elizabeth Gilbert has been a finalist for both the PEN/Hemingway Award and
the National Book Award. Her blockbuster, Eat, Pray, Love, spent 57 weeks at #1 on The New York Times Bestseller List.
Sponsored by Betty H. Ford and the late Col. William Ford
$10 Public, McKendree University Students FREE
