The Associated Students of Lower Columbia College, the Multicultural Club, and the Multicultural Student Services invites the campus community to hear educational and informational speakers on a variety of topics.

Open lectures take place throughout the academic year. As they are scheduled they will be posted here and on the LCC Events Calendar.

Open lectures are free, open to the public, and scheduled to take place in the LCC Student Center.

Upcoming Lectures:

Fall Quarter 2008

• October 14, 2008
  Dennis Mitchell Sr.
  Empowerment Seminar on the Impacts of Alcohol
  Dennis Mitchell Sr., known author and actor, will share his tragic story about the impacts of drinking and driving with losing his 5 year old son, and empower YOU with the tools to take charge of your life.  Learn more about Dennis Mitchell.
  Time: 12:00 pm
  Location: LCC Student Center (map)
  
• October 22, 2008
  Howard Wolfson
  Inside Politics
  Wolfson was the co-chief strategist and communications director for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. In Washington he is a go-to voice for thoughtful analysis and insight into voting patterns, public policy, and political predictions. Now an analyst for FOX News, Wolfson provides in-depth analysis of the race for the White House with sharing his thoughts on the mood of the country, election expectations, and what the future holds for both Democrats and Republicans.
  Time: 6:30 pm
  Location: Rose Center for the Arts, Wollenberg Auditorium (RCA 123/124)
  
• November 13, 2008
  Teja Arboleda, M.Ed.
  Crossing the Line
  Comedians, Politicians, & Shock Jocks:
  How far is too far?
  A timely and entertaining look at the limits of freedom of speech. By Emmy Award-Winner, Producer and Professor, Teja Arboleda, M.Ed., the creator of Ethnic Man, Healing Racism, Diversity Elementary & Raceoff.
  Time: 12:00 pm
  Location: LCC Student Center (map)

Winter Quarter 2009

• March 4, 2009
  That Takes Ovaries
  A book, a play, an International Open Mike Movement & an Organizing Tool for Women & Girls' Empowerment. 
  Join us for an interactive talk workshop including true stories of risk-taking courageous women.  Also included is an open mike section welcoming audience members to share
  stories about times they acted boldly.  Everyone who shares gets a chocolate egg wrapped in gold foil, a Golden Ovary award.
  For more information about this event check out ThatTakesOvaries.org
  Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
  Location: LCC Student Center Cafe (map)