{"id":1079,"date":"2020-09-29T14:48:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T18:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/?page_id=1079"},"modified":"2025-03-20T09:42:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T13:42:49","slug":"lectures-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/alumni-community\/lectures-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Lectures &#038; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>See LA&amp;PS in action! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our large and diverse Faculty is always hosting a variety of events, presentations, activities and workshops for students, staff and the public. You\u2019ll get exposure to fresh ideas, meet like-minded peers or learn a brand-new skill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to share our scholarship and research excellence with the wider community by presenting ongoing lecture series and dynamic annual events that feature some of the top thinkers in their fields, covering essential issues like equity and social justice, individual rights, globalization and indigeneity in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/newsroom\/our-experts-in-the-media\/\">Experts in the Media<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/calendar\/\">Events Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/our-alumni\/get-involved\/\">Get Involved<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University-wide Events<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/newsroom\/\">Newsroom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/kitty-lundy-memorial-lecture\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/Kitty-Lundy-Lecture-2-538-x-303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/Kitty-Lundy-Lecture-2-538-x-303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/Kitty-Lundy-Lecture-2-538-x-303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/kitty-lundy-memorial-lecture\/\">Kitty Lundy Memorial Lecture<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">In honour of the late Kitty Lundy, an admired York sociology professor, this lecture series features individuals whose scholarship and creativity address principles Lundy upheld, including engaged learning, equity and social justice, and the exchange of ideas within and outside the University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/vico-lecture\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/Vico-Lecture-2-538-x-303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/Vico-Lecture-2-538-x-303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/Vico-Lecture-2-538-x-303-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/vico-lecture\/\">Vico Lecture Series<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spurred by the donation of two rare volumes written by renowned 17<sup>th<\/sup> century Italian philosopher Giambattista Vico and established in the memory of Fred Zorzi, this annual lecture promotes history, culture and myth within the humanities and social sciences, and offers an important link between York and the Italian-Canadian community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/avie-bennett-historica-lecture\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/Avie-Bennett-Memorial-Lecture-2-538-x-303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/Avie-Bennett-Memorial-Lecture-2-538-x-303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/10\/Avie-Bennett-Memorial-Lecture-2-538-x-303-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/avie-bennett-historica-lecture\/\">Avie Bennett Historica Lecture<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">To support the study of Canada\u2019s heritage and ensure the academic vitality of the discipline of history, this annual lecture is part of the Avie Bennett Historica Canada Conference, named in honour of York Chancellor Emeritus Avie Bennett.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/anth\/experience\/annual-lecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/anth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/203\/2021\/01\/AnthroLecture538x303.jpg\" alt=\"Woman stands in front of class during seminar while students raise hands\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/anth\/experience\/annual-lecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Anthropology Annual Lecture<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Department of Anthropology flagship event every year is an opportunity for students, staff and Faculty to connect with leading global anthropological scholars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/canadian-writers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/Canadian-Writers-in-Person-538-x-303.jpg\" alt=\"Author and poet Dionne Brand stands at podium while giving a lecture at York University\" class=\"wp-image-353737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/Canadian-Writers-in-Person-538-x-303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/Canadian-Writers-in-Person-538-x-303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/canadian-writers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Writers in Person Lecture Series<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get up close and personal with an eclectic group of Canadian authors in this one-of-a-kind annual series. Readings are free and open to members of the public.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/smyth-dialogues\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/smyth-3.jpg\" alt=\"Del and Wanita Smyth portraits\" class=\"wp-image-362516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/smyth-3.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/smyth-3-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/smyth-dialogues\/\">Smyth Dialogues<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">The Smyth Dialogues is a signature public event that showcases ideas, solutions and discussions to promote peace, justice and human security in the memory of Wanita Smyth and Del Smyth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio fade-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/the-alchemy-lecture\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/09\/mic-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"mic on stage\" class=\"wp-image-377398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/09\/mic-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/09\/mic-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/the-alchemy-lecture\/\">The Alchemy Lecture<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">The Alchemy Lecture brings together thinkers and practitioners in a multi-vocal event that crosses disciplines, geographies, and borders so that we may think together, in public, on the pressing issues of our times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/experience\/lectures-video-series\/melville-nelles-hoffmann-lecture-in-environmental-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2020\/12\/MelvilleNelles538x303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53080\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/hist\/experience\/lectures-video-series\/melville-nelles-hoffmann-lecture-in-environmental-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melville-Nelles-Hoffman Lecture Series<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual event is generously supported by two of the History Department\u2019s founding environmental history professors, H.V. Nelles and Richard Hoffmann and it honours the memory of the late Elinor Melville.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-white text-center\">Connect with LA&amp;PS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter my-2 is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/YorkUlaps\/\" 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