The University of Tulsa’s Community Lecture Series showcases the renowned faculty right here at TU. Monthly lectures feature interesting topics and are followed by a live question-and-answer session.
Community Lecture Series presentations are free of charge and open to the public. For more information, please email Kristin Stierwalt.
UPCOMING LECTURES
Jenny Stewart, PhD, MA
Identifying treatment targets for methamphetamine and opioid addiction in collaboration with Tulsa recovery programs
Date TBA
Virtual Event
Join TU Assistant Professor of Community Medicine, Jenny Stewart in a live conversation about treatment targets in methamphetamine and opioid addiction recovery programs.
This free event will include a Q&A session.
Robin Aupperle, PhD, MA
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of TU Students
February 3, 2021
6:00 p.m. (Central) — Virtual Event
Dr. Aupperle has been conducting a longitudinal study concerning the psychological well-being of TU students. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, she added measures to this ongoing study to assess for student experiences during this stressful time (e.g., concerns about COVID, virtual learning, social experiences). Dr. Aupperle will report on how and whether self-reported student mental health changed from before to after the onset of the pandemic and what factors were reported to be most stressful for students.
This free event will include a Q&A session.
PREVIOUS LECTURES
Emily Contois, PhD, MPH, MLA
Diners, Dudes, and Diets: How Gender and Power Collide in Food Media and Culture
November 19, 2020
7:00 p.m. (Central) — Virtual Event
Mark your calendar and join us for a live virtual conversation with Chapman Assistant Professor of Media Studies Emily Contois, who will be discussing themes from her new book, Diners, Dudes, and Diets: How Gender and Power Collide in Food Media and Culture. The phrase “dude food” likely brings to mind a range of images: burgers stacked impossibly high with an assortment of toppings that were themselves once considered a meal; crazed sports fans demolishing plates of radioactively hot wings; barbecued or bacon-wrapped . . . anything.
But there is much more to the phenomenon of dude food than what’s on the plate. In a talk brimming with fresh insights about contemporary American food media and culture, Contois will show how the gendered world of food production and consumption has influenced the way we eat and how food itself is central to the contest over our identities.
Friends of Finance featuring Brian Mandell
Executive Vice President, Marketing and Commercial at Phillips 66
November 18, 2020
11:55 A.M. (Central) — Virtual Event
The 2020-2021 Executive Speaker series continues the tradition of nationally prominent individuals serving as our speakers. Join us on November 18, 2020 to hear from Brian Mandell, executive vice president, Marketing and Commercial for Phillips 66. Mandell has more than 29 years of experience in various Marketing, Commercial and Midstream roles.
Register below and a link to the virtual event will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to the event.
For more information, about the Friends of Finance Executive Speaker Series please visit https://business.utulsa.edu/friends-of-finance/executive-speakers-schedule/.
This free event will include a Q&A session.
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Jeffrey Alderman, MD, MS
The Covid-19 Pandemic, Where We’ve Been – Where We’re Headed
November 12, 2020
5:30 p.m. (Central) — Virtual Event
Join us for a live virtual conversation about how the Covid-19 pandemic has uprooted nearly every aspect of our lives. In this discussion, Dr. Alderman will present information about the current state of the pandemic, including local/national trends, and how the disease has evolved over time.
There will be a discussion about the long-term effects of those stricken by Covid, as well as highlights about the vaccine development process. We will conclude with a few words about future pandemic preparedness, and what to expect when influenza season hits later this year.
The Legacy of Black Wall Street
October 13, 2020
7:00 p.m. (Central) — Virtual Event (Zoom)
Step back in time with a virtual presentation and live panel discussion commemorating the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial. Take a seat as we honor the legacy of Black Wall Street and learn about The University of Tulsa’s endeavors for our TU community, city and nation.
Special Guests
Brenda Alford, descendant of the Tulsa Race Massacre and niece of Dr. Cecelia Nails Palmer, the first African American faculty member at The University of Tulsa
Phil Armstrong, Project Manager for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission
Jeff Van Hanken MFA, Project Coordinator for the Greenwood Arts Project and Wellspring Associate Professor of Film Studies at The University of Tulsa
Sister Callista Roy, RN, PhD, FAAN
October 8, 2020
6:00 p.m. (Central) — Virtual Event (Zoom)
Mark your calendar and plan to join us live via Zoom to hear a presentation by Sister Callista Roy, RN, PhD, FAAN, a designated Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing for her extraordinary lifelong contributions to the profession of nursing. Roy is the creator of the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) of Nursing, which has been central to undergraduate TU nursing education for many years.
This free event will include a Q&A session.
Aila Hoss, JD
Assistant Professor, TU Law
Sept. 24, 2020
5:30 p.m. (Central) — Virtual Event
Join us for a live virtual conversation on the recent Supreme Court decision McGirt v. Oklahoma, featuring University of Tulsa Assistant Professor of Law Aila Hoss and law student Julie Combs. They will discuss the history of the case and its impact on Tribal sovereignty and federal Indian law.
Julie Combs, 3L (Cherokee Nation) – JD candidate and past president of the Native American Law Student Association, TU Law
This free event will include a Q&A session.